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In Episode 17 of ‘Ask Spling: Reel Talk and Real Life’… Spling answers: “Which SA film deserved global recognition but

WKNDwatchlist – Showmax Gold: Toorbos, Meerkat Maantuig and Kanarie

Spling dives into a trio of homegrown masterpieces that have redefined the South African cinematic landscape. From the haunting whispers

Elani Dekker is a captivating force on screen, a dynamic actress who steers into challenging dramatic and comedic performances. Best

LAST UPDATED: 20 March 2026 South Africa has one of the oldest film industries in the world. Home to a

Ira Blanckenberg has been acting since she can remember and has amassed a wealth of experience across stage, TV and

Spling reviews Toorbos, I Am Greta and Narcissus & Goldmund as broadcast on Talking Movies, Fine Music Radio. Listen to

Toorbos can be interpreted from Afrikaans to English as “Dream Forest”. Adapted from one of Dalene Matthee’s novels set in

South African writer-director, Rene van Rooyen, has been dreaming of the day that her film Toorbos would open in cinemas.