TV shows

When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Digital

By Roxanne Francis One of the saddest ironies of the last fifteen months is seeing the industries that have for decades elevated...

SOUTH AFRICAN STORIES STRENGTHENING THE NATION BRAND ON INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS

The South African Nation Brand is influenced by creative industries including music, film, visual arts and design (to name a few). This is definitely...

Pamela Power: What I learned from working on South African soapie, Muvhango

Writing for the local TV soapie, Muvhango, has exposed Pamela Power to South Africa’s rich culture. It has also shown her that we are...

South African chefs stand tall at Oscars of food industry

The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards takes place in May this year. With 10 South African books shortlisted, the country has a strong chance to...

Netflix arrives in South Africa

The US online paid-for streaming service of TV shows and movies, Netflix, has launched in 130 countries, including South Africa. It'll now be easier for signed-up members to watch what they want, when they want, where they want, on any internet enabled device.

South African TV shows get Emmy nominations

South African television is being recognised internationally, with news this week of three productions nominated for the 2015 International Emmy Awards. Among them is the hard-hitting documentary about the Marikana massacre, Miners Shot Down.