36 - Local Is Lekker
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With 2024 well and truly established, it is time for a quick look at what's been happening on our own proudly South African doorstep.
Gino casts his eye over 15 local productions from this year that have hit our screens.
We've also added a Noteworthy section of an additional 5 titles (not all local) that are worth a look.
Youngins - ShowmaxRed Ink - ShowmaxA Soweto Love Story - NetflixTrading Places - NetflixReyka 2 - NetflixEkhaya Backpackers - ShowmaxThe Mommy Club 2 - ShowmaxThe Real Housewives of Durban, S4 - ShowmaxBig Brother Mzansi - with Lawrence Maleka - DStv StreamWidows Unveiled - ShowmaxAdulting 2 - ShowmaxIntlawulo - ShowmaxForever Yena - ShowmaxSoon Comes Night - NetflixLOL: Last One Laughing South Africa - Prime VideoPlus our Noteworthy section
Mr and Mrs Smith - Prime VideoTed Lasso - Apple TVThembi - Prime VideoAsinamali - NetflixMy Octopus teacher - Netflix
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