“Our passion is to present films that educate, entertain and leave a lasting impact,” festival director Mandisa Zitha noted in her welcome address. The Africa Report took a look into the impressive ...

Considered the biggest and important platform of its kind for documentary films on the continent, the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival continues a tradition of spotlighting ...

The Showmax series Unspoken War dives into the physical and psychological impact of South Africa’s border war on combatants and their families – using a diversity of voices to tell the story of a ...

The Afrikaans-language adaptation of “The Office” has locked in its premiere date, with “Die Kantoor” set to debut on Showmax ...

XYZ Films will represent documentary “London Recruits” for North American sales, it was revealed at the ongoing Durban FilmMart. Directed by Gordon Main, the film sheds light on a pivotal moment in ...

The unexpected Academy Award run of “My Octopus Teacher,” Netflix’s hit, heartfelt documentary about a filmmaker’s unlikely relationship with an octopus living off the coast of South Africa, marks a ...

Qadasi and Maqhinga, a Sama-winning Maskandi duo, revive Zulu folk music with their unique blend of tradition and culture.

The premier screening of the documentary film “The War Shirt: A Dialogue with The Ancestors” will take place 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 19 at The Marjorie Luke Theatre. An onstage discussion with the ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - It was like a scene from the darkest days of apartheid: South African police opening fire with live ammunition, killing 34 striking black miners demanding a "living wage" from ...