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During the political changes in South Africa in the 1990’s Frik, an ardent Blue Bulls supporter, takes a voluntary “package” and leaves his employment to start a take away in Nigel on the East Rand. He is married to a younger woman “Poppie”. Frik and “Poppie’s” nephew, Worsie, who is mentally challenged due to a

This documentary tells the story of Noyeza Mditshwa, a mother of two in the early 50s, who recently became haunted by dreams that set her on a path to answer the call of her ancestors. The film follows her as she goes through the “Intonjane” rite of passage for women, and explores the role of

Charles Dickens’s well loved tale “A Christmas Carol” comes to life in an African context! “A Jozi Christmas Carol”, set in the present day in the heart of Jozi (the local slang for Johannesburg), tells the story of miraculous changes brought about in the life of miserly old Scrooge. Ebenezer Scrooge is a slum lord

All I Want for Christmas features three children, aged 8-10, who live in different parts of South Africa, celebrating Christmas. Their homes, families and lifestyles reflect the country’s diverse range of culture, community, geography and social heritage.