Mbongeni Ngema, a visionary and pioneer in South African theatre arts, music, and film, died in a car accident on December 27. He was 68 years old.
Tag: South Africa
A Look at Recent Regulatory Shifts Across African Film Industries: South Africa
These regulatory updates reflect the South African government’s efforts to adapt to the evolving landscape. However, as in Kenya’s focus, they also bring challenges such as potential impacts on artistic freedom due to content classification regulations.
Netflix Makes New South Africa Investments: New Series, Films, and Talent Deals
Netflix is ramping up its investment in South Africa, unveiling a slate of original series and films, and multi-title partnerships with local filmmakers.
Netflix’s Socioeconomic Impact in Africa 2016-2022: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
The top streamer says it’s committed to the long-term development of African film and TV industries.
What is Netflix Doing in Africa? — An Analysis of the Streamer’s Output to Date
Two years into its “Africa expedition,” since its first African original series, it’s time for Netflix to reassess.
GOOD MADAM: Ghosts of Apartheid Haunt South African Horror That Probes Black Family in Domestic Servitude
A metaphor for the enduring effects of colonialism, it’s social commentary tucked into a haunted house movie.