Entabeni

Synopsis

Six-part television drama which sets the story of Macbeth in present-day Johannesburg. It tells the story of the rise and fall of Kumkani (Skenjana) a fearless young prodigy in investment banking. When his career is at its peak he meets a haggard, homeless woman who sees his future and predicts that Kumkani’s colleague, Senzo, will be the father of a line of CEOs running Entabeni. The adaptation draws parallels with contemporary African politics, and the dictatorship and ambition of Robert Mugabe.

Series

Shakespeare in Mzansi

Language

Mzansi

Country

South Africa

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

11 Mar 2008 at 20:30 (Channel: SABC1)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No distributor or archive copy found (4/2008).

Credits

Director

Norman Maake

Producer

Lineo Sekeleoane

Writer

Norman Maake; Salan Sabih

Cast

Malusi Skenjana	Kumkani (Macbeth)
Saint Seseli	Senzo (Banquo)
Bubu Mazibuko	Luntu
Coco Merckel	Detective Olifant
Dumisani Dlamini	Zorro
Funi Masindi	Karabo
Iain Winter	Charles
Kholosa Tshandana	Lusana
Litha Hermanus	Fana
Ntate Moshoeshoe	Matthews
Shahir Chundra	Officer Cole
Zikhona Sodlaka	Ava
Zoleka Nonzwakazi	Nombini

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

The language spoken is Mzansi - a fusion of Sesetho, Setswana, English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu.

Production costs estimated at R12,000 per minute.

History

The six-part series was broadcast March 11-April 15 2008.

Reviews

The Times (South Africa) 1 April 2008.

Production Company

Name

Solidstone Productions

Sponsor

Name

South African Broadcasting Corporation