Mbongeni Ngema dead, but his legacy will live on
Ngema’s flaws should not overshadow his remarkable contribution to South African cultural history
Anant Singh
Anant Singh updating plans for R7.5bn Durban film studio
Singh estimates that at least 5 000 jobs will be created during the full construction phase
Twenty years later, Anant Singh’s R7.5bn Durban film studio may finally be built
The slow pace of development in eThekwini was raised at a meeting with Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel
Shepherds and Butchers and one-dimensional characters
Both director and producer are stuck in an anachronistic milieu that will not be inconvenienced by nuanced and sensitive storytelling.
U2 Mandela song wins Golden Globe
"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" producer Anant Singh has congratulated rock band U2 for its win at the Golden Globe awards over the weekend.
Mandela film gets three Golden Globe nominations
A film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela titled "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" has received three Golden Globe nominations.
Mandela movie screening stopped for 24 hours
Producer Anant Singh talks about his decision not to screen "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" for 24 hours, following the death of Madiba.
Anant Singh buys up R950k of Mandela memorabilia
Anant Singh, who produced the movie "Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom", has bought an assortment of signed mementos from Nelson Mandela’s personal items.
Zindzi: ‘Long walk to freedom’ movie emotional
A movie about Nelson Mandela, which will be released on November 28, was met with emotion by members of his family on Saturday.
Mandela film wins award at Aspen Filmfest
A film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela has won an Audience Favourite Feature Award at the Aspen Filmfest.
Mandela epic sweeps Toronto film fest off its feet
"Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", due out in SA in November, has received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Film on the ball
The beautiful game played a vital role in raising morale on Robben Island. Now a new film looks at sport and struggle, writes Niren Tolsi.
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Cape Town backs ‘film city’ with R30m
The City of Cape Town is making R30-million available to restart the development of the Dreamworld Film City project, which is still hoping to turn the eastern suburbs of Cape Town into a southern-hemisphere Hollywood. Film producer Anant Singh was chosen to build the country’s first major film studio in Cape Town four years ago.
