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Spotlight this week offers a festive banquet of storytelling, from hopping on a fun family big-screen animated adventure to a local comedy at cinemas, plus a closer look at an extraordinary documentary about a barefoot ballet protégé from the dirt roads of Lagos.
There’s a local family wedding taking place at cinemas bursting with culture, colour and chaos. Zulu and Indian cross-cultural traditions collide in My Cousin’s Big Fat Durban Wedding, and family drama spills over when a couple tries to plan their dream Durban wedding. Starring Theshan Naicker, Kajal Maharaj, Rashid Mlongo and more.
A group of mischievous furry friends accidentally board the wrong train, sparking a cross-country chase full of comedy, chaos and heart-warming adventures in Pets on a Train. From runaway hamsters to dramatic dogs and a very clever parrot, this is a family movie at cinemas that is guaranteed to keep everyone laughing until the end credits roll.
Madu is a true story viral internet sensation, which inspired people across the globe and is now an Emmy-winning documentary. It follows 12-year-old Anthony Madu, who went from practising ballet barefoot on the streets of Lagos to training at one of the most prestigious ballet schools in England. A journey filled with courage, obstacles, cultural shifts and the universal search for belonging. Don’t miss Spotlight’s interview with directors Matt Ogens and Joel “Kachi” Benson. Watch on DStv’s National Geographic channel (181).
For full interviews, breaking news, trailers and clips visit our Spotlight Facebook page. See you at the movies.
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Competition and giveaways
- Joburg is overflowing with holiday magic at Santa Land & Jingle Bell Academy at Fourways Mall and Sandton City’s City of Enchantment. To celebrate and win, Spotlight has a shopping voucher from each of the shopping destinations.
- National Geographic, DStv channel 181, is celebrating the release of the Emmy Award-winning Madu, premiering December 14. Win a National Geographic brand hamper by answering a question.
For full competition details and the question, go to the Spotlight SA Facebook page and DM your answers and contact details by December 18 2026.
Terms and conditions apply.
Winners will be drawn randomly and notified by SMS after the competition has closed. Entrants’ personal details will not be retained for marketing purposes. Winners have to provide proof of age (ID/driving licence) and cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. By entering, participants agree to have their names published on TimesLIVE, SowetanLIVE and Spotlight SA on Facebook. Employees of Arena Holdings and their family members are not eligible to enter.
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