Muzi Mthabela, Amina Jack, Mpumi Ranaka and Slindile Nodangala are some of the names gracing screens next month
Saturday nights on Mzansi Magic are for homegrown movies, and the lineup in November takes things up a notch, featuring a great mix of psychological thrillers and dark comedies.
November’s Mzansi Originals continue to make the 20h30 slot the home of great storytelling, keeping viewers glued to their screens after a long week.
Empowering smaller production companies and featuring a plethora of up-and-coming talent, the movies also feature some familiar faces, including: Isibaya star Muzi Mthabela; screen legend Magic Hlatshwayo; fan favourite Slindile Nodangala; Black Sails star Zethu Dlomo Mphahlele; singer and actor Zamo Dlamini; reality star Mpumi Ranaka; and Isibaya’s Amina Jack.
But it’s not just the stars who are exciting – the movies are great, too! The Saturday night November films to look forward to on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) are:
5 November
Ay' Phakelwa
Production Company: Craft Creative Brewhouse
Director: Zaba LeRoto Hlatshwayo
Main Cast: Trevor Mdaki, Zamo Dlamini, Thabiso Makhene, Black Madondo, Mpumi Ranaka
A 25-year-old street smart taxi driver falls in love with a business executive 10 years older, but their families both think it’s a mistake and will stop at nothing to prove that they are not meant for each other.
12 November
eGamini
Production Company: Mthakathi Entertainment
Director: Thapelo Motloung
Main Cast: Magic Hlatshwayo, Aubrey Mmakola, Londiwe Nzimande
A formerly rich student invents a fake life just to go to his high school reunion and to show up the girl who broke his heart.
19 November
Ma
Production Company: Zethu’s Tales
Director: Themba Twala
Main Cast: Zethu Dlomo Mphahlele, Slindile Nodangala, Amina Jack, Muzi Mthabela
A militant mother gets the opportunity to go back to the past and prevent the tragic accident that took her daughter’s life.
26 November
Icala
Production Company: Mthakathi Entertainment
Director: Thapelo Motloung
Main Cast: Magic Hlatshwayo, Gcina Nkosi, Diana Maseko
A woman goes on a quest to clear her name after being wrongfully convicted of a crime.
Grab your popcorn and hide the remote – you won’t want to miss these flicks! Don’t forget to follow @Mzansimagic to keep up to date with latest news on the channel’s movies and shows.