Everything Coming to Netflix South Africa in January 2021

Guppy Shark Netflix South Africa

2021 is here and while we wait for the COVID vaccine to rollout, Netflix South Africa has us covered. You can look forward to the 5 badass fairies from Fate: The Winx Saga kicking evil ass, while Bean comes back to step up her princess game in Disenchantment: Part 3. The Office is also finally … Read more

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is finally available on Netflix

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Chadwick Boseman

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, is now available on Netflix in South Africa. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom film is the adaptation of August Wilson’s play about the Chicago blues titan. The film stars Viola Davis as Rainey and Chadwick Boseman as a trumpeter named Levee. The film is Chadwick’s final role before his death in August. … Read more

Netflix Reveals Cast Details for its First Dutch Film ‘Forever Rich’

Forever Rich Netflix

Releasing an exciting first-look, Netflix and production company Fiction Valley today announced the title of the first Dutch Netflix feature film: Forever Rich. The film is written by Golden Calf winning duo, Shady El-Hamus (De Libi, Nightshade) and Jeroen Scholten van Aschat (De Libi, Fenix). Shady El-Hamus will also direct the film. ALSO READ: Queen … Read more

What’s Coming to Netflix This Week: December 14th to 20th, 2020

Shondaland's Bridgerton Netflix Trailer

This week is a very busy week of new releases on Netflix South Africa. There are big titles coming to Netflix over the next 7 days. The streaming giant has everything for everyone this week. Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in South Africa between December 14th and December 20th, 2020. We’ve already published a list … Read more

New Film: Final episode of Small Axe on BBC Brit – Education

Small Axe on BBC Brit - Education

The final segment of Small Axe anthology,  Education will play on BBC Brit (Dstv 120) on Monday, 14 December at 8pm. ALSO READ: BBC Brit presents Steve McQueen’s highly acclaimed anthology, Small Axe (episode 1 Mangrove) As you may have heard , Small Axe comprises five original films by Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe-winning … Read more

Durban FilmMart Institute Calls for 2021 Project Submissions

Durban FilmMart Institute

The Durban FilmMart Institute has opened the call for project submissions for the 2021 Durban FilmMart (DFM). ALSO READ: Durban FilmMart Welcomes Netflix As Programme Partner For 11th Edition “Our vision is to stimulate the growth of the African film industry through the development of film projects, and to network African filmmakers within the continent, … Read more

What South Africa Watched On Netflix In 2020

What South Africa Watched On Netflix In 2020

Netflix shares stories that helped us escape while staying at home. It’s been a tumultuous year filled with uncertainty, social distancing, lockdowns and travel restrictions with South Africans finding ways to escape, travel and connect with the real world. And What We Watched 2020 – this year’s South Africa viewing trends on Netflix – reflects … Read more