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South Africa’s tourism sector is one of the largest employers in the country. Hotels, lodges, game reserves, tour operators, travel agencies, conference venues, and transport companies all form part of an industry that generates billions of rands in revenue every year and provides jobs to hundreds of thousands of people. For anyone interested in working …
STUDIOCANAL, the in-house studio of CANAL+ (www.STUDIOCANAL.com), in partnership with Flora Films, is proud to announce the production of feature film The Road Home. The film brings a uniquely South African story to a global audience, and is set against the backdrop of Paul Simon's 1986 album Graceland. Principal photography starts in Cape Town in June.
Following exile from his native South Africa, trumpeter Hugh Masekela (Rametsi) is pulled between two worlds when the Anti-Apartheid Movement, led by his mentor Archbishop Trevor Huddleston (Pearce), launches a boycott against Paul Simon, over his groundbreaking township music-inspired album “Graceland”, accusing Simon of violating the United Nation's Cultural Boycott.
Splitting from his mentor, Masekela – who sees their music as a powerful weapon in the struggle – joins forces with Simon and Hugh's lifelong collaborator, South African powerhouse vocalist Miriam ‘Mama Africa' Makeba (Erivo), to create the Graceland band - a super group designed to bring South Africa's voice to the world, building to a powerful, celebratory testament to resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit.
The screenplay was developed through deep research ensuring a truly authentic telling, in particular drawing on the knowledge and resources of the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, enriched by contributions from acclaimed South African novelist Zakes Mda.
Alongside the invaluable insights shared with Bronner during the writing process by several Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation members, Bronner did extensive research for the script – including in-depth interviews with Paul Simon.
The production of The Road Home will employ over 300 South African crew members, with only a small number of specialist roles filled internationally, alongside 68 local cast members, including celebrated South African actor Thabo Rametsi, an estimated 3,500 extras, and globally recognised local musicians.
CANAL+, through its film and television production and distribution arm STUDIOCANAL, is largely financing The Road Home, demonstrating its commitment to premium international storytelling in South Africa. The film will be shot on location in Cape Town further reinforcing the country's status as a world‑class film production destination.
Anna Marsh, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of CANAL+: "South Africa remains one of the best places in the world to produce compelling, high-quality content. I am delighted that we are able to bring a uniquely South African story to a global audience and shoot it in Cape Town with major local and international stars. The production is only possible due to the outstanding talent - both on and off the screen - which exists within South Africa's creative ecosystem. This film exemplifies CANAL+'s continued commitment to investing in outstanding local content and bring powerful African stories to the screen with authenticity and ambition.”
Nomsa Philiso, Director, Content, General Entertainment, English and Portuguese-speaking Africa + added: “MultiChoice Group has long had a strong and successful local content platform rooted in African storytelling. Our combination with CANAL+ builds on this foundation, strengthening our scale and reach and enabling the production of ambitious films such as The Road Home. Through STUDIOCANAL, we are further enhancing our ability to invest in premium content and take high‑quality African stories to global audiences, showcasing the best of the continent on the world stage”.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company).
Contacts:
Karima Mhoumadi
karima.mhoumadi@canal-plus.com
Raphaël Abensour
raphael.abensour@canal-plus.com
Litlhare (Lee) Moteetee
lee.moteetee@canal-plus.com
STUDIOCANAL Publicity
Suzanne Noble
suzanne.noble@canal-plus.com
About CANAL+:
CANAL+ is a global media and entertainment company with leading positions in Europe and Africa. Over 40 million subscribers enjoy the CANAL+ entertainment platform, which brings together the best local and global films, live sport, TV series and much more. CANAL+ operates in over 70 countries and has approximately 15,000 employees.
CANAL+ operates across the entire audio-visual value chain, including production, broadcast, distribution and aggregation. In addition to its Pay-TV and streaming operations in Europe, Africa and Asia, the combined group includes: MultiChoice Group, Africa's leading entertainment platform; STUDIOCANAL, Europe's leading film and television studio, with worldwide production and distribution capabilities; Dailymotion, a major international video platform powered by cutting-edge proprietary technology for video delivery, advertising, and monetisation; CANAL+ Distribution, a production and distribution company specialising in creating and distributing diverse content and channels; telecommunication services, through GVA in Africa and CANAL+ Telecom in the French overseas jurisdictions and territories.
CANAL+ also has minority stakes in Viaplay (Scandinavia's leading entertainment provider), Viu (a leading OTT provider in Southeast Asia), and UGC, a leading French cinema group.
About STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company):
STUDIOCANAL is one of Europe's leading film and series studios, with worldwide production and distribution capabilities. It operates directly in nine major European markets including Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, and in offices in the United States and China. STUDIOCANAL finances, produces, and distributes 80 films per year.
It owns one of the most prestigious catalogues in the world and the largest catalogue of European titles, boasting more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries. With a catalogue spanning 100 years of film history, STUDIOCANAL has invested close to 25 million euros into the 4K restoration of nearly 1 000 classic feature films over the past 7 years. STUDIOCANAL also produces over 15 series each year, including local creations and premium international co-productions, and distributes its scripted productions and CANAL+ Originals globally (2,000 hours of current and library content in distribution).
Projects are produced in-house by STUDIOCANAL or through its worldwide network of production companies, including 2e Bureau and STUDIOCANAL Original in France; Birdie Pictures, Red Production Company, Urban Myth Films, Strong Film & Television, and Sunny March TV in the UK; Bambú Producciones and Te Espero en Marte in Spain; Lailaps Films and STUDIOCANAL Series in Germany; Opus TV in Poland; Sam Productions in Denmark; Dingie in Belgium; and The Picture Company in the United States.
Drones have moved from being expensive toys for tech enthusiasts to serious commercial tools used across dozens of industries. Agriculture, mining, construction, real estate, film production, surveying, security, and environmental monitoring all use drones as part of their daily operations. The demand for qualified drone pilots in South Africa has grown rapidly, and with it, …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is strongly opposed to the decision by the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging) to send five delegates to this year’s World Cities Summit, scheduled to take place in Singapore from 14 to 16 June. The international trip was enabled by the ANC, which steamrolled […]
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100 days ago, I entered the North West Provincial Legislature with a clear mandate: to strengthen oversight, confront governance failures, and ensure that the lived realities of the people of the North West are reflected in the work of this House.
The post My First 100 Days in the North West Provincial Legislature: Oversight, Accountability and Action appeared first on ActionSA.
City blames delays on its legal battles with SERI
Cape Town looks incredible from a car window. The mountain, the ocean, the coastline, and the harbour are all stunning from the road. But there’s a completely different version of the city that only reveals itself when someone gets out of the car and into the water or onto the trails. The views from a …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) notes that Mr Nelson Makgata, Technical Director of the North West Transport Investment (NTI), will appear before the North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management on 28 April 2026. This forms part of the Legislature’s ongoing inquiry into NTI. OUTA believes this appearance is …
Statement by Jan de Villiers MP – DA National Spokesperson: Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) laid criminal charges against Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe for deliberately deceiving authorities for her personal gain. The latest unjustifiable scandal surrounding Minister Tolashe involves motor cars she and her family have been using allegedly donated by a Chinese …
On Monday, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) conducted an oversight visit to parts of Krugersdorp in the Mogale City Local Municipality following numerous community complaints about the town’s decline, and found widespread disorder and decay. There are many people living on the streets, refuse is dumped in front of businesses and at street corners, […]
The post Oversight visit to Mogale City reveals disorder and decay appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
For many South African graduates, the hardest part of finding a job isn’t their qualification, it’s a lack of real-world experience. In response to this growing challenge, WesBank is opening its doors to tertiary students before they graduate by offering early exposure to the world of work as a practical step toward improving employability. This …
With just 50 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, over 236,000* children from over 1,350 schools across the UK today picked up a bat and ball as part of Schools Cricket Day – the largest single-day cricket participation event in UK history. The landmark moment marks a major milestone on …
Head coach Sean Lynn has named the Wales side to face England in Round 3 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations at Ashton Gate, Bristol, on Saturday, April 25th (KO: 2.15pm). Flanker Bethan Lewis will captain Wales with Kate Williams sidelined with a calf strain as Wales make two changes to the starting line-up that …
There will be no room for error for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the third-last round of pool matches this weekend, with every result set to have notable implications in their playoff hopes. The Hollywoodbets Sharks, who must win all their remaining matches with bonus points and hope …
From meeting Mandela to playing for the land of his mother, Kyle Steyn certainly has a tale to tell. Born in Johannesburg, he lived in South Africa for the first 24 years of his life. But then came a huge change as he moved over to the UK and joined Glasgow Warriors. Eligible through family …
The two teams that have lifted the SA Cup and are currently leading the charge to the playoffs, Suzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas, clash in the headline act of the seventh round in Kimberley where the top spot on the standings will be up for grabs with the semi-finals moving into view. This crunch …
Scottburgh set to host elite and emerging athletes across lifesaving, surfing, and surfski disciplines in May The upcoming Ocean Festival 2026, taking place from 1 to 3 May, is set to deliver an exciting, multi-disciplinary sports programme that brings together some of the country’s top ocean athletes and rising young talent. In its 4th year, …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the start of construction of the cricket stadium at Pomona in Los Angeles County, California, marking a major milestone as the sport prepares for its historic Olympic return at LA28 after 128 years. A ground-breaking ceremony was held on the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona on Wednesday, which ICC …
Statement by Tertuis Simmers – DA Western Cape Leader: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has emerged tonight with two by-election victories in Saldanha Bay Wards 5 and 6. We are delighted and honoured that voters continue to back the blue machine – the only party that succeeds at service delivery, job creation and clean governance. The …
After the Champagne and sunshine of Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday brought the wind and tonic to the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères – TPM. A mixture of the conditions and the first day of the three-day “Elimination phase” brought the best out of the best. Strong easterlies of 23-25 knots, gusting to 28, brought …
The ongoing water crisis affecting the Rooiwal area will be driven to a head now that the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has stepped in. The party has undertaken to provide legal assistance to Mr Theuns Vogel, a local farmer, in order to compel the City of Tshwane to comply with a 2019 court order. […]
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South Africa’s Capitec Bank has reported a strong rise in annual profit, driven by solid lending growth and higher interest […]
The post South African Bank, Capitec, Reports $890 Million FY Profit appeared first on Impact Newswire.
South Africa has made many global commitments on the world stage and at business conferences regarding its support for a just transition away from fossil fuels and its investment in a greener future.
The post GOOD STOOD WITH OTHER ACTIVISTS FOR EARTH DAY OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT AFTER GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO DENY A JUST TRANSITION appeared first on For Good.
The GOOD Party Stellenbosch is deeply concerned about the devastating impact of the severe flooding experienced this past weekend, following the first pre-seasonal rains in Idas Valley, Cloetesville and surrounding areas in Stellenbosch.
The post GOOD PARTY CALLS FOR URGENT FLOOD RELIEF AND INFRASTRUCTURE INTERVENTION FOLLOWING SEVERE FLOODING IN STELLENBOSCH appeared first on For Good.