Interviews of the best streaming in Africa

Interviews

Interview: Kim Engelbrecht on filming on the set of Reyka

M-Net’s highly anticipated local crime thriller series lands on 25 July 2021. We chatted to the star about her experience on the show.

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Interview: Michael Phelps on HBO documentary The Weight of Gold

On Showmax

Ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, stream Michael Phelps's eye-opening doccie about Olympic medalists' mental health challenges.

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Watch: Cintaine Schutte talks to Hannes Brümmer about her craft

On Showmax

The versatile Afrikaans star has appeared in no fewer than 15 titles currently streaming on Showmax, which she chats about in this video interview.

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Interview: Francois van Coke tells us about performing under lockdown

On Showmax

Hear the Afrikaans rock legend's "stories agter die tunes", and stream the documentaries of his concerts on Showmax.

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Interview: Carel Nel on Raised by Wolves, Slaaf, 4 Mure and more

On Showmax

The prolific South African actor is currently in no fewer than 18 local and international shows and movies on Showmax!

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A sit-down with Rael Rosen himself, Glen Biderman-Pam

On Showmax

As Rael Rosen, Glen Biderman-Pam portrays one of South African TV's most hilarious characters. We chatted to him about the role.

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Anton Taylor as Darren is the ultimate ride-or-die

On Showmax

We chatted to Anton Taylor, the actor who brings heart to the most patient husband on TV.

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Talking Tali with Julia Anastasopoulos

On Showmax

As Tali Babes and SuzelleDIY, she's had South Africans in stitches. We chat to actress, producer and artist Julia Anastasopoulos.

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Interview: Leandie du Randt on weapons training and healing after divorce

On DStv and Showmax

She's Emma in Jagveld, Sofia in Meisies wat Fluit and the presenter of Love Island SA: this is an intimate interview with Leandie.

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Interview: Lea Vivier on playing the troubled but brave heroine in DAM

On Showmax

As Yola Fischer, who returns to her childhood home and confronts her demons, Lea had to really embrace vulnerability as a strength.

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Interview: Pallance Dladla on his role as Themba in DAM

On Showmax

In the Showmax Original psychological thriller, the star plays a biker on the run who risks his life searching for the truth.

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Interview: Gerald Steyn on short films, classic reboots and more

On Showmax

From starring in Trackers and Meisies Wat Fluit to the upcoming thriller DAM, Gerald Steyn has been hella busy lately. He chatted to us about some of his recent roles.

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Interview: Tiffany Barbuzano on her addiction-themed drama series

On Netflix

The star of Sober Companion shares a writing credit with Trevor Gumbi, and the series is based partly on Gumbi's own experience of getting clean.

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Interview: Ethan Hawke and author James McBride on The Good Lord Bird

On Showmax

In the abolitionist drama series based on McBride's award-winning novel, Hawke plays John Brown, who is said to have started the Civil War.

6.9/10 100%

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Interview: The stars of PEN15 on their hit traumedy series

On Showmax

Creators-writers-producers Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle play their 13-year-old selves in the best reviewed show of 2020. Both seasons are now streaming.

7.9/10 93%

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Interviews

Interview: Kim Engelbrecht on filming on the set of Reyka

Interview: Michael Phelps on HBO documentary The Weight of Gold

Watch: Cintaine Schutte talks to Hannes Brümmer about her craft

Coming soon

Coming soon to Amazon Prime

Coming soon to DStv

Coming soon to Netflix

Coming soon to Showmax

Interview: Francois van Coke tells us about performing under lockdown

Interview: Carel Nel on Raised by Wolves, Slaaf, 4 Mure and more

A sit-down with Rael Rosen himself, Glen Biderman-Pam

Anton Taylor as Darren is the ultimate ride-or-die

Talking Tali with Julia Anastasopoulos

Interview: Leandie du Randt on weapons training and healing after divorce

Interview: Lea Vivier on playing the troubled but brave heroine in DAM

Interview: Pallance Dladla on his role as Themba in DAM

Interview: Gerald Steyn on short films, classic reboots and more

Interview: Tiffany Barbuzano on her addiction-themed drama series

Interview: Ethan Hawke and author James McBride on The Good Lord Bird

Interview: The stars of PEN15 on their hit traumedy series

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