Are you ready for a binge-watching extravaganza that will transport you into the world of South African storytelling? Gt your snacks ready, because we’re about to introduce you to three must-watch series that will keep you glued to your screen. With their intriguing plots, rich cultural context and relatable characters. These shows are the perfect companions for your next binge-watching session.
1. Outlaws: A Tale of Family Feud and Frontier Justice:
Step into the lush but lawless land on the border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, where two families, the Biyelas and the Tseoles, are locked into a fierce and gripping war. This ground-breaking contemporary series takes you on a thrilling journey of love, betray and survival. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as you witness the clash of cultures and the struggle for power in a land where the line between right and wrong is often blurred.
2. Shaka iLembe: An Epic Tale of a Zulu King:
Travel back in time to the 1700s and immerse yourself in the extraordinary life of King Shaka kaSenzangakhona. This series taps into the organ story of the legendary Zulu King, exploring his early years, a rise to power, and the events that shaped his reign. With meticulous attention to historical detail and a balance between authenticity and drama, Shaka iLembe offers a riveting portrayal of a significant figure in African history.
3. Love, Sex, and 30 Candles: A Celebration of Womanhood:
Join four close friends nagivating the complexities of love, friendship and womanhood in this heartfelt and relatable series. As they approach their thirties, these women reflect on their choices and relationships, discovering the strength and vulnerability that comes with growing older. Love, Sex and 30 candles explores the challenges faced by women in a world where men’s actions often shape their lives.
4. DESERT ROSE
The Greyling brothers and sisters come together again at their again at heir ancestral house located in the Namaqualand desert within the Northern Cape. This reunion is prompted by one of them breaking their commitment to resolve a long- standing agreement that aimed to clear the debts they incurred when their father (Neil Sandilands from DAM and sweet Tooth) left them and vanished years ago. In order to avoid the restless pursuit of debt collector Eugene Van As and his gang, they must either gather the required funds or locate their absent father. Failure to d so could result in dire consequences as Van As and his associates close in on them.
5. Nkalakatha: The Life of Mandoza
The series pays homage to Mandoza’s legacy, shedding light on both his triumphs and the challenges he faced in a way that humanizes the superstar. It’s a tale of growth, struggle, and restoration that brings to life the man behind the music and the impact he made on the South African entertainment landscape.
Nkalakatha: The life of Mandoza, is a South African biographical drama series that chronicles the life of Mandoza, tracing his humble beginnings, rapid rise to fame and the complex years leading up to his passing. The show offers an intimate glimpse into the human side of the South African icon, paying tribute to his significant impact during the formative yeas of the country’s democracy.
