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The protagonist Mkhondwana, portrayed by Thembekile Komani. Photo: Mzansi Magic

A love letter to AmaMpondo

Mpondoland brings the rich history, spirituality and resilience of AmaPondo to screen, exploring identity, community and the fight for economic freedom

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Busisiwe Ntintili – 25 years of TV

Isidingo to Levels: Busisiwe Ntintili’s 25-year reign in storytelling

‘Writing is my first love.’ Busisiwe Ntintili reflects on her career and creative mission and social impact into every script

  • Eyaaz
9 min read
Shaka iLembe, produced and directed by Angus Gibson. Photos: The Bomb Shelter

Shaka iLembe: Inside the writer’s war room

The film returns with cinematic ambition, cultural depth and storytelling that honours memory as much as history

  • Eyaaz
8 min read

Nomzamo Mbatha and a dress worthy of a gallery

Fusing tradition and couture, Gert-Johan Coetzee’s dress for Nomzamo Mbatha redefines African royalty

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Local story: Behind the scenes at the shooting of the South African movie Greytown Girl, in which former newscaster Uveka Rangappa (centre) plays her first acting role. Photo: Supplied

Uveka Rangappa: The bittersweet emotions of a first-timer

We speak to Uveka Rangappa about her first role as local stories queue up for film and TV awards

  • Eyaaz
5 min read