5 July 2022
Sons of the Sea (2021)
Sons of the Sea, named Best South African Film at the 2021 Durban International Film Festival, is set in a small fishing community on the outskirts of Cape Town. SAFTA Best Actor winner Roberto Kyle (Leeroy in Arendsvlei) stars as Gabriel, who discovers a dead body and two bags of valuable abalone.
Sons of the Sea is the debut film from writer-director John Gutierrez, who edited the Grammy-winning Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin’ Down a Dream, as well as music videos for the likes of Beyoncé.
SAFTA winner Brendon Daniels (Skemerdans, Four Corners), Nicole Fortuin (Indemnity, Flatland) and newcomer Marlon Swarts co-star.
Youngins S2, now streaming
Soft Life, coming to Showmax
More Mzansi gold
Youngins S2 has the biggest launch yet on Showmax 2.0
Toka Mtabane shares insights about his role in Youngins S2, which has already become a hit, setting a record for the most first-day views on Showmax 2.0. New episodes land on Fridays!
South African
Kwa Njomane S1-2
A reality show that follows the controversial life of traditional healer Smangele Mhlongo and her three children as they face the challenges of life, relationships, and societal pressures.
Made in South Africa
SA animation directors nominated for an International Emmy
Tabby McTat is up for Kids: Animation International Emmy, directed by Cape Town directors Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour. Stream it now on Showmax.
South African
Law, Love and Betrayal episode 12: Done in bad faith
In episode 12 of Law, Love and Betrayal, Ayanda is fed up with her father pulling rank on her and decides to take action. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
Made in South Africa