Actors Glen Powell, Topher Grace and Jessica Henwick shared their love for South Africa’s scenery, wildlife and even a few local words during a chat with 5FM’s Nadia Romanos.
South Africa (06 March 2026) – It turns out filming a movie in South Africa comes with a few perks. The breathtaking views, unforgettable wildlife and, of course, learning a little local slang. That seemed to be the case for the cast of How to Make a Killing, who couldn’t help but gush about their time filming in Cape Town.
During a chat with 5FM presenter Nadia Romanos, actors Glen Powell, Topher Grace and Jessica Henwick shared a few memorable moments from their time in South Africa.
Glen didn’t hesitate when…
Literacy Rate: The country has made significant progress in improving literacy
rates since the end of apartheid, with a current rate of approximately 94%.
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Ag man! [Ach-man] This is the Afrikaans equivalent to “Oh man!” and is often used at the beginning of a sentence to express pity, resignation or irritation.Example: “Ag, man!” / “Ag, no man!” / “Ag, shame man!”
Mr. Fabulous
African men do not fear lions because they are aware of the bug, which is an immediate threat