Inside Acting

In this unforgettable episode of Inside Acting, two of South Africa’s most respected actors, Zolisa Xaluva and Mapaseka Koetle, sip on coffee over an honest conversation about the craft, discipline, and realities of being a working actor in the South African industry.

Mapaseka reflects on her incredible 13-year run on Scandal!, one of South Africa’s longest-running and most beloved television dramas.Zolisa remembers the intense period of juggling roles on Generations, then the biggest show in the country, while also performing on Tsha Tsha — a time that shaped his work ethic and dedication to the craft.

Filled with laughter, memories, and deep reflections on the actor’s journey, this episode celebrates the resilience, discipline, and passion required to build a lasting career in acting.Inside Acting is a series by Inside Story Network, where actors speak honestly with other actors about the craft, the industry, and the journey.

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Two quietly powerful performers, shaped by the same training ground at University of the Witwatersrand, sit down for a candid, laughter-filled conversation about process, memory, and finding truth on screen.Buyile recalls walking into the first table read of Blood Legacy, while Nat reflects on being thrown into improvisation — and even sharing the screen with Leonardo DiCaprio in Blood Diamond.Their philosophies diverge beautifully: Nat leans into instinct — “acting from ignorance” — while Buyile draws from the discipline of Konstantin Stanislavski and deep preparation.Different approaches. Same truth: honest storytelling.Watch. Reflect. Share.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_

In this heartfelt episode of Inside Acting, Mamodibe Ramodibe and Mamarumo Marokane reflect on the responsibility of telling South African stories with authenticity, strength and cultural truth.Mamarumo shares how she initially resisted playing Vuvu on Scandal!, only to discover a deep connection that reshaped her understanding of the character — and herself. Mamodibe opens up about portraying Buang on Outlaws, a performance so transformative she now watches it and hardly recognises herself.Together they explore acting in one’s own language, the discipline of stepping into unfamiliar tongues, and the profound healing that can happen when an actor walks a path that mirrors their own life. This is a conversation about purpose, identity, and answering the call to act.Watch. Reflect. Share.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_

What does it mean to grow up around the industry — and still choose to rediscover it for yourself?

In this episode of Inside Acting, Shalate Sekhabi and Khosi Ngema share an honest conversation about navigating performance, identity, and creativity as a new generation of storytellers.They reflect on their experiences and appreciate each other, having worked across major South African productions, like GO! House of Zwide, Blood and Water and Meet the Khumalos.

Khosi speaks about stepping into directing — exploring storytelling from behind the camera — while Shalate opens up about writing, both musically and for the screen. Their shared love for music reveals another dimension of their artistry, reminding us that today’s actor is no longer confined to a single discipline.

This is what the future of the industry looks like.

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In this episode of Inside Acting, Nambitha Mpumlwana and Sello Maake KaNcube reflect on decades in the entertainment industry — from South African soapies to international stages in Canada, the USA, and Europe.They share hilarious, painful, and deeply personal memories about working with global legends, navigating the industry, and staying grounded through it all.A powerful conversation about craft, resilience, and legacy.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_

In this episode of Inside Acting, friends Sive Mabuya-Bukani and Nunu Khumalo reflect on the powerful similarities between themselves and the characters they’ve portrayed.From High Rollers and Scandal! to Shaka iLembe, How To Ruin Love, Red Ink, and Uncovered, they share how faith, friendship, and personal truth helped them bring their roles to life.A beautiful conversation about identity, sisterhood, and becoming the character.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_

In this powerful episode of Inside Acting, two of South Africa’s most respected actors — Hlomla Dandala and Dawn Thandeka King — sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about acting, identity and navigating real-life divorce while simultaneously playing characters facing similar emotional turmoil on screen.Hlomla reflects on his iconic portrayal of Derek Nyathi on Isidingo, the realities of being rejected for being “a coconut,” and the long shadow of typecasting. Dawn opens up about 'Mazet' in Lockdown — her favourite role to date — and the psychological depth required to inhabit a character experiencing hallucinations in solitary confinement.

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In this episode of Inside Acting, Kenneth Nkosi and Nimrod Nkosi reflect on over 30 years in the industry, speaking candidly about craft, respect, ego, and longevity. They unpack the reality of demanding respect without entitlement, calling out diva behaviour, and embracing the next generation — not with fear, but with intention, ownership, and mentorship.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_

Actors Zola Nombona and Bonko Khoza share their incredible experiences of dream roles, importance of focus, performing from a place of hunger and family in their journeys! Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_

In this episode, Wandablaq Zuma and Kwenzo Ngcobo talk about the moments when their careers shifted gears and reminisce about coming to Johannesburg in pursuit of greatness.

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