In this episode, we trace the powerful evolution of South African cinema from the dawn of democracy in 1994 to today’s digital streaming era. From Oscar wins to streaming wars, we explore how South Africa’s film industry has transformed its stories, funding models, institutions, and reach. Through case studies like Tsotsi, District 9, and Inxeba, we unpack the industry’s greatest challenges—and its most triumphant breakthroughs.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

• How post-apartheid freedom opened new storytelling possibilities

• Why Afrikaans and indigenous language cinema redefined the industry

• The impact of state funding and private investment (NFVF, MultiChoice, Netflix)

• The rise of streaming and digital production

• How institutions like SABC, Ster-Kinekor, and Showmax shaped the new era