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Netflix boost for local shows

IN THE past two years Netflix has given South African entertainers global recognition and a platform.

Shows such as Queen Sono and Blood and Water were among the most travelled South African titles of 2020, with both reaching the top 10.

Other shows which have travelled the globe include Santana, Seriously Single, 8, Bedford Wives, Mrs Right Guy, Hole in the Wall, Baby Mamas, Kandasamys: The Wedding, Momentum, Riding With Sugar, The Groom’s Price and the award-winning documentary, My Octopus Teacher.

With local shows doing incredibly well, the streaming giants are now also giving an opportunity to TV shows which previously

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