Inside Acting

When young actors find themselves sharing a set with the very legends they grew up admiring!In this episode of Inside Acting Conversations, Lwazi Tsebesha and Olly Thandolwethu Zondi share a warm, candid conversation about artistry, gratitude, mentorship and the journey of finding your place in the industry.Beginning with the simple question, “What was your first impression of me?”, the conversation quickly opens into a beautiful appreciation of each other's artistry.Both actors reflect on the extraordinary privilege of working alongside some of South Africa's most respected and legendary performers — and how those actors welcomed them, taught them and treated them as fellow artists.Olly looks back on learning on the job while carrying the responsibility of leading an incredibly gifted cast in GO!, while Lwazi remembers the disbelief and gratitude of being embraced as an equal by actors she had long regarded as legends.It's a conversation about humility, learning, mentorship, friendship and recognising the grace that comes with the journey.This is Inside Acting!If you enjoyed this conversation:👍 LIKE the video💬 COMMENT with your favourite moment🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Inside Story Network📲 SHARE it with an actor or aspiring actor who needs to hear this conversation.Inside Acting is a series by Inside Story Network, bringing you honest conversations with the artists shaping South African film, television and theatre.Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork

Kwanele Mthethwa and Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom join us for a candid and joyful conversation about their journeys as actors, their experiences on Kwa Baba, and the surreal joy of seeing each other flourish on screen.

They reminisce about their first encounters, laugh about the doubters and naysayers who once questioned their dreams, and share what they hope to explore next — from Kwanele’s desire to direct to Rorisang’s dream of playing a deeply complex character with multiple personalities.

This is Inside Acting at its best — honest conversations about the craft, the characters, the pressure, the joy and the strange reality of becoming someone audiences feel they know.

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What happens when audiences can't separate the actor from the character?In this special episode of Inside Acting, actresses and friends Nefisa Mkhabela and Gaisang Noge sit down for a warm, candid and hilarious conversation about their journeys in the South African entertainment industry.The two actresses take us back to the first time they met on the set of House of Zwide — when Nefisa was already in her second week of playing Ona and Gaisang had just arrived from the Vaal to take on Mampho, with barely any information about the character waiting for her.Mampho became a character audiences loved to hate. Gaisang recalls what it was like being recognised in public and discovering that some people genuinely didn't like her because of the villain she played. Rather than taking it personally, she recognised it as a sign that she had done her job well.For Nefisa, Ona's popularity brought a very different experience. Strangers would approach her as though she were Ona herself — sometimes even kissing her on the lips! She reflects on the special connection mothers had with Ona and what it meant to become such a beloved character.The friends also open up about the less glamorous side of the profession: exhaustion, fatigue and burnout from moving between sets during long 24-hour working days — while remaining grateful to do the work they love.They revisit some of the roles that have shaped their careers, including:🎬 Nefisa as Lerato in Losing Lerato🎬 Nefisa as Omphile in How To Ruin Love🎬 Gaisang as Naledi in The Wife🎬 Gaisang as Mapaseka in AdultingAnd, of course, there's a little fun along the way as they answer the whimsical question:“When did you feel like… ‘I’ve arrived’?”This is Inside Acting at its best — honest conversations about the craft, the characters, the pressure, the joy and the strange reality of becoming someone audiences feel they know.If you enjoyed this conversation:👍 LIKE the video💬 COMMENT with your favourite moment🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Inside Story Network📲 SHARE it with an actor or aspiring actor who needs to hear this conversation.Inside Acting is a series by Inside Story Network, bringing you honest conversations with the artists shaping South African film, television and theatre.Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_Instagram: @InsideStoryNetwork

What does it take to break into the acting industry?For Hungani Ndlovu and Jesse Suntele, the answer is perseverance, belief, and trusting the journey.Although their paths couldn't have been more different, both eventually found success after seasons of waiting and uncertainty. Hungani shares how studying acting in the United States shaped him as an artist, while Jesse reflects on how modeling and entering the Top Actor competition became the unexpected doorway into his acting career despite having no formal training.Together they discuss the power of believing in yourself long before the industry does, the importance of discipline, and how their creative passions beyond acting—including dance, music, and teaching—continue to shape who they are as artists.Whether you're an actor, creative, or simply chasing a dream, this conversation is a reminder that every journey is different—but belief, consistency, and courage can take you further than you imagine.Follow Inside Story Network for more acting content, interviews, workshops and industry conversations.Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_Instagram: @InsideStoryNetwork

What is it really like to begin an acting career at a young age?In this episode of Inside Acting, Kea Masango and Luyanda Zwane share their personal experiences of breaking into the entertainment industry early.

They discuss the excitement, the sacrifices, the lessons they've learned, and the challenges of growing up while building a professional career.Whether you're an aspiring actor, a parent of a young performer, or simply curious about the realities of the industry, this conversation offers valuable insight and encouragement.

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What happens when two actresses realize they've been walking through the same seasons of life and career? In this episode of Inside Acting, Khanyi Mbau and Nambitha Ben-Mazwi share an honest conversation about their journeys in the entertainment industry, memorable roles, navigating the realities of life on set, career growth, friendship, and the unique way their paths have continued to mirror one another. It's a candid discussion filled with wisdom, laughter, and reflections on what it takes to build a lasting career in the industry.Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_Instagram: @InsideStoryNetwork

Thando Thabethe and Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo sit down for a funny, vulnerable and deeply heartfelt episode of Inside Acting.The two acclaimed performers reflect on their journeys through the South African entertainment industry — from Backstage, Lockdown and Paradys to How To Ruin Christmas, Housewives and Fatal Seduction.In this episode they discuss:Filming intimacy and nudity scenesActing before intimacy coordinators existedFear, vulnerability and motherhoodAuditions and actor trainingLongevity in the industryBuilding careers across multiple platformsKindness, authenticity and self-worthLorcia speaks about balancing artistry, motherhood and vulnerability as a dancer and actress, while Thando reflects on the pressures of public visibility and carrying multiple creative responsibilities across radio, acting and producing.A powerful conversation between two women who continue to shape South African storytelling.Connect With Us@insidestorynetwork@insideactingsa

In this powerful episode of Inside Acting, Katlego Danke and Renate Stuurman sit down for an honest conversation about the realities of the craft.Katlego reflects on the emotional depth required to portray Thathi on Gomora, carrying grief repeatedly and truthfully on screen. Renate shares her experience of being typecast through roles like Princess in Happiness Is a Four-letter Word, and the complexity of portraying women often defined by career over family.They also explore the importance of guidance in the industry, the responsibility of storytelling, and why theatre continues to be a space that deeply fulfills the actor’s spirit.This is a conversation about discipline, identity, and the journey of becoming.Connect With Us@insidestorynetwork@insideactingsa

In this special birthday moment, Xolile Tshabalala and Kgomotso Christopher reflect on a friendship that began in their school days — when they dreamed of one day being famous and telling the world how they met.They share memories of supporting each other through the years, the importance of respecting crew and cast, and the craft behind powerful performances — from emotional scenes in Fatal Seduction to stepping in as an understudy in The Crucible. They also reflect on collaboration and kindness on set, including experiences filming Blood Legacy.A heartfelt conversation about friendship, resilience, and the people who shape the journey.Watch. Reflect. Share.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_

In this exciting episode of Inside Acting, two of South Africa’s most respected performers, Moshidi Motshegwa and Nthati Moshesh, sit down for a deeply reflective conversation on the craft of acting.From the idea that the era you’re born into shapes your spirit, to discovering that every character has their own language — this episode explores the inner life of performance.Nthati reflects on her portrayal of strong women and the importance of recognising truth in the writing, while Moshidi shares how her love for reading allows her to bring authentic, recognisable South African women to life — honouring the stories rooted in our townships.Together, they unpack the paradox of the craft: learning the script, only to lose it in pursuit of the character’s spirit.They also reflect on grief, challenge, and the desire to stretch further — even exploring the idea of playing multiple roles in one story, inspired by performances like Michael B. Jordan in Sinners.A masterclass in truth, spirit, and storytelling.Watch. Reflect. Share.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_