This Christmas, Showmax has put together its biggest ever pile of presents with eight local films; Christmas specials from HBO and Adult Swim; and over 30 international films, including Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding in the 2019 blockbuster Last Christmas.
South African Christmas movies
In Somerkersfees, a dysfunctional family’s Christmas beach holiday forces them to come to terms with their flaws, differences, hate and love for each other. Directed by multi-award-winning theatre director and SAFTA nominee Jaco Bouwer (Die Spreeus), Somerkersfees stars Milan Murray (Die Waterfront) and more. Watch now »
In Posbus 1, when Ben (Carel Trichardt) and his wife’s address is given out as Santa’s, they get thousands of letters from hopeful children. When Ben’s wife dies, he burns every letter except one, which sends him on a journey of healing. Posbus 1 is directed by Nico Scheepers, who won Best Director at Silwerskerm 2017 for Die Maan Val Bewusteloos. Watch now »
More merrier as isiZulu Christmas carols hit markets 14 December 2020 - 12:22 Image: 123rf/tezzstock
South Africans will for the first time sing along to isiZulu Christmas carols, thanks to legendary gospel singer and music producer Sipho Mbele.
Mbele and music maestro Zolani Maseko have interpreted and rearranged your typical famous English Christmas carols like
Silent Night into unique isiZulu songs. The compilation of six Christmas carols is called Ukhisimusi and it was released on November 27 on physical copy and digital downloads. The project features talented vocalists from Durban-based Ivangeli Gospel Group.
Speaking to Sowetan, Mbele, who is known for producing hits for Deborah Fraser and the late Sifiso Ncwane, said he felt it was time for the country to enjoy Christmas carols in African languages.