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Social media sensation: The documentary Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within tells the story of Masaka Kids Africana, a bustling home for more than 30 orphaned children. Picture: Supplied
AFRICA

Top binge entertainment picks

From transformative books to binge-worthy series, these South African titles will keep you entertained this holiday season

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
5 min read
Reel opportunities: South African independent filmmaker Anele Geqiwe says that international festivals allow filmmakers to showcase their work to a wide and diverse audience.
AMAZON PRIME

Go global: Lessons for Indie movie makers

Getting their work onto international film festivals has become increasingly important for South African independent filmmakers

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
4 min read
MultiChoice’s Showmax has been struggling to compete with Netflix because of its technology interface, but a new deal is set to change that. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
AMAZON PRIME

Showmax can now compete with Netflix thanks to new deal

MultiChoice’s Showmax has been struggling to compete with Netflix because of its technology interface, but a new deal is set to change that

  • Anathi Madubela
5 min read
The official poster for Vundla’s Hotel On The Koppies (Supplied).
HOTEL ON THE KOPPIES INDEPENDENT FILM
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Generations of storytelling: Charlie Vundla on his most personal film

The director talks about his third film, ‘Hotel On the Koppies’, making indie movies and finding outlets on streaming services

  • Hlabangani Mtshali
6 min read
Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime
AMAZON PRIME

Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly

Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime

  • Sarah Smit
4 min read