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Added

Annually”

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Appealing to African Heritage Audiences:

80 Million in the America’s & 11 Million in Europe alone

Lockdown

My Flatmates

iNumber Number

Cooking With Siba

c o n t e n t s

The River

The Girl fromSt. Agnes

Gomora

A Glorious Human AchievementNelson Mandela

Suidooster Isibaya

This fantastic eight-part drama will fill any whodunnit slot. Dark secrets are revealed when a tragic event at an elite boarding school sets off a search for the truth. There is an excellent showcase of acting talent in the series. Led by Nina Milner; 24 Hours To Live star Tyrone Keogh; District 9 and Chappie actor Robert Hobbs, who received a SAFTA Best Actor in a TV Drama nomination for his role; as well as Monte Carlo Best Actor finalist Graham Hopkins from The Lab. Tessa Jubber will be recognised from international series Wallander. This mystery drama will entertain any fan of the genre and is definitely binge-worthy.

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cr ime mystery drama

S1 (2018) 8 x 52' HDLanguage: Afrikaans, English Subtitles: English Original Territory: South Africa

The dark and twisted all-South-African drama is highly addictive…"- ALL 4 WOMEN

Most-watched series on

Showmax on its release

3 SAFTANOMINATIONS

includingBest Actor

The Girl from St. Agnes

Nothing Is As It Seems

(2019) 6 x 48' HDLanguage: English, Afrikaans & IsiXhosa Subtitles: English Original Territory: South Africa

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documentary ser ies

...Zelda la Grange, has people singing her praises for introducing South Africans to a side of Mandela that most didn't get to see…"TIMES LIVE

The story of Nelson Mandela like you’ve never seen before."JACARANDA FM


A Glorious Human Achievement- Nelson Mandela

This unique and intimate six-part mini-series follows the epic journey of Zelda la Grange, President Nelson Mandela’s personal assistant. Zelda met Nelson Mandela in 1994 when he became South Africa’s first democratically elected President. She was a typist in the Presidential office at the time. Soon she became his private secretary and personal aid. President Mandela hand-picked her from his personal staff to remain in his services beyond retirement. Zelda served Madiba in various capacities over 19 years including Executive Personal Assistant, Spokesperson and Manager of his private office until his death on 5 December 2013. Through her eyes, we get a glimpse into the most private and public moments of this extraordinary man and international icon.

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. - Nelson Mandela

A Very Personal Account of Madiba’s Life

EPISODE 1:WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Zelda heads to the rural village where Nelson Mandela was born to find out more about his upbringing and the val-ues his parents instilled upon him from an early age.

EPISODE 2:A SINGLE ACT OF KINDNESS Following the death of his father, a young Mandela was sent to Mqhekezweni, where Regent Jongintaba adopted him as his own.

EPISODE 3:THE MAKING OF A HERO Being the first member of his family to receive an education, Mandela had great ambition, but a turn of events altered his course of action.

EPISODE 4:THE CALLING Driven by his belief that all men are equal, Mandela decided to study law and endured tough times during his pursuit of a degree

EPISODE 5:I AM PREPARED TO DIE Zelda recalls the events that lead to Man-dela’s arrest and his iconic speech at the Rivonia Trial.

EPISODE 6:THE SUN SHALL NEVER SET Zelda follows Mandela’s footsteps from the time he served at Robben Island Prison to the day she first met him in the Presidential office.


S1 (2017) 13 x 24' SD | S2 (2018) 13 x 24' HDS3 (2018) 13 x 24' HD | S4 (2019) 13 x 24' HDS5 (2020) 10 x 24' HDLanguage: IsiZulu, Ghetto-language, English Subtitles: English Original Territory: South Africa

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Lockdown has given South African television drama a much-needed gritty makeover."CITY PRESS

MultipleSAFTA awards

includingBEST DRAMA & BEST ACTRESS

LockdownSet in a fictional high security female African prison, this unique series is dark, hard-hitting and delivers maximum drama as it explores themes of drugs, murder, sexual abuse and corruption. Authentic characters are portrayed by an all-star female cast. Their fascinating pasts will hold you enthralled as they unravel to reveal the paths that led them into prison and behind locked gates. The inmates range from menacing to naïve and although they are hard-core and grimy they are also mothers or daughters, and we are reminded of their humanity. Lockdown makes for uneasy but intriguing viewing as the reality of prison life in Africa is authentically depicted.

Secrets Locked Inside

drama

SAFTAAWARDS

2018Best Achievement

in DirectingTV Drama

S1 (2017) 13 x 46' HDLanguage: IsiZuluSubtitles: English Original Territory: South Africa

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iNumber Number

drama

An action-packed and intense drama based on the award-winning South African feature film by Donovan Marsh, iNumber Number (Avenged). This gritty urban crime series is a relentless, high-octane TV feast. It takes law and order to a new level in the television space. The heartbeat of iNumber Number is the

relationship between Chilli and Shoes, whose brotherhood-bond comes under a dangerous threat. Expect unfiltered street warfare, gangsterism, greed and vengeance. Starring Presley Chweneyagae, the lead actor from Tsotsi - 2006 Oscar Winner: Foreign Language Film.

Ranked #1in

Timeslot

Thrilling South African Crime, Corruption & Retribution Series

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te lenovela


Gomora is the nickname for the township, Alexandra. As a legacy of the Apartheid-era, it borders the affluent suburbs of Sandton. The stark contrast between these two worlds sets the tone of this prime-time

telenovela. Innovative filming styles explore the disparity between the lower-and upper-class, a complicated love story, with Mam'Sonto, played by Connie Chiume, as the ruthless female crime boss.

Love & Crime

GomoraS1 (2020) 260 x 22' HDLanguage: IsiZulu, Sesotho, EnglishSubtitles: English Original Territory: South Africa

Twitter blew up after the first episode..." THE CITIZEN

Gomora was a story that had been missing on television.”CITY PRESS

Isibaya

Isibaya is set against the backdrop of the taxi industry, with two young lovers, Sbusiso and Thandeka, who are torn apart by a century-old feud between their two powerful families, the Ndlovus and the Zungus. From a valley long divided by minimal resources, the bitter feud continues in Johannesburg until love triumphs, and the lovers succeed in ending the war between their families, bringing them together

in marriage. The telenovela progresses with heart-breaking tragedy, kidnapping and a legendary partnership that no one could foresee. By season 8 there is an impending valley war along with an illicit affair that results in a scandalous pregnancy. It seems an old feud may be re-ignited when the identity of the father is discovered. Isibaya is the epitome of the telenovela genre, and will keep viewers coming back for more.

Forbidden Romance

Ranked #1in

Timeslot

S1 (2013) 208 x 24' HD | S2 (2014) 260 x 24' HDS3 (2015) 260 x 24' HD | S4 (2016) 260 x 24' HDS5 (2017) 260 x 24' HD | S6 (2018) 260 x 24' HDS7 (2019) 260 x 24' HD | S8 (2020) 260 x 24' HDLanguage: IsiZulu Subtitles: English Original Territory: South Africa

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26 SAFTAAWARDS

includingBest TV Soap,

Best Actor & Best Actress


You Can't Bury The Truth

T his International Emmy nominated and multiple award-winning show is a thrill-a-minute showstopper. It is an impeccable story, with jawdropping acting and cutting-edge production value. Set in Pretoria South Africa, it is the dramatic tale of the lives of the Dlaminis and the Mokoenas. They are two families from different backgrounds that are

brought together and divided by the discovery of a diamond in nearby Cullinan. Courage and cunning eventually collide when they cannot put their differences aside, resulting in an endless body count. A story of ill-placed love, greed, betrayal and blood bonds. This is gripping television and is currently in its third season.

INTERNATIONAL EMMY

NOMINATION 2019

Best Telenovela

S1 (2018) 260 x 24' HDS2 (2019) 260 x 24' HDS3 (2020) 260 x 24' HDLanguage: IsiZulu, Sesotho, IsiXhosa & English Subtitles: English Original Territory: South Africa

20 SAFTA

AWARDSIncluding

Best Telenovela

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…groundbreaking television that can stand with thebest in the world…” IOL

SuidoosterThis telenovela’s small shopping and business hub, Suidooster, is named after the strong south-easterly wind that often funnels through Cape Town. Three diverse families live and work together, sharing each other’s joys and sorrows and tackling social issues such as crime, adultery and rape. Shot at the foot of Table Mountain, Suidsooster has all the makings of a captivating viewing experience.

te lenovela

S1 (2017) 60 x 22' HD | S2 (2018) 195 x 22' HDS3 (2017) 208 x 22' HD | S4 (2018) 260 x 24' HDS5 (2019) 260 x 24' HD | S6 (2020) 136 x 24’ HDLanguage: Afrikaans Subtitles: English Original Territory: South Africa

3 SAFTA AWARDS

including Best

Actress TV SOAP

2020

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With excellent writing and well-rounded characters, thestorylines arecomplex andinteresting."MAIL & GUARDIAN

l i festy le | cuis ine

A cooking show with a difference! Siba is the much-loved food editor of Drum Magazine in South Africa. She serves up good traditional food with a healthy and modern twist. Combine this with a famous South African celebrity, some good old gossip and chatting around the kitchen table and you have a winning recipe! You'll get to know some of South Africa's favourite celebrities and get some invaluable cooking tips while learning how to impress your friends and family in the kitchen.

Cooking With Siba

S1 (2016) 260 x 24' HDS2 (2017) 260 x 24' HDS3 (2019) 260 X 24’ HDLanguage: English, Pidgin, Igbo Subtitles: English Original Territory: Nigeria

S1 (2011) 13 x 24' HDS2 (2011) 26 x 24' HDLanguage: EnglishOriginal Territory: South Africa

SAFTAAWARDS

2013Best Variety and Lifestyle Show

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Basketmouth is argu-ably Nigeria’s funniest comedian. Over the years, he continues to devise new ways to make us laugh."SHOWMAX

Her unique approach to food made for compelling viewing."NEWS24

Cooking with Siba was an instant hit."NEWS24


te lenovela | comedy

A situational comedy centered around 4 guys who share a flat, resulting in hilarious situations and funny antics in the their daily search for a better life.

Live, Love, Laughand Hustle

My Flatmates Charismatic

South African Food

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