June 2025 Industry Highlights: What’s Got South Africa Talking
Afrikaans Feature Film Casting Call
An Afrikaans-language feature kicked off filming from 27 June to 10 July, actively seeking local actors across age groups. Budget-friendly rates, real roles, and a strong voice for local storytelling—if you're South African and onscreen-ready, this is a golden window.
Netflix SA Drops Local Gems
Netflix South Africa launched its June lineup, spotlighting ‘Kings of Joburg’ Season 3 (from 13 June) and ‘Semi-Soeter’ (Afrikaans rom‑com sequel, 20 June). Netflix continues to represent real opportunities for casting supporting roles, on‑set extras, and promotional tie‑ins (undergroundpress.co.za).
Kids-to-Elders: Medical Commercial in Cape Town
A big-name medical ad is casting black, coloured & Khoisan actors aged 6–80—paying R980 gross/day across multiple days. Solid budget, big exposure. Plus, no fees: just show up and perform!
‘Jungle Beat 2: The Past’ Hits SA Cinemas
The animated sequel premiered globally and landed in South African cinemas on 26 June. While it's voice‑acted abroad, its release may spark demand for promotional VO, dubbing, and campaign roles locally.
Basadi in Music Awards – Women in the Spotlight
Nominations out 19 June for this year’s Basadi in Music Awards celebrating female talent— led by Zee Nxumalo with four nods. Expect live performances, TV clips, brand partnerships and promotional shoots—from dancers to presenters.
KingClip’s Game Plan
We’re:
- Submitting talent for Afrikaans film and medical ads ;
- Prepping voice-over reels for promos ;
- Booking live tapings and support roles for Netflix series.
- Engaging performers for Basadi Awards-related marketing.
Interested in any of these roles—or curious how KingClip can elevate your next step?
Cape Town: 079 731 6366 | Joburg: 072 480 2422
The month of June showed how diverse and dynamic South Africa’s entertainment landscape is—from Afrikaans films to multi-generational campaigns and women- centered music events.
Stay alert: the next casting opportunity could start with your name on the call sheet!
