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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2018
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    In 'uNomalanga and the Witch', a church-going woman in a small South African town becomes obsessed with her hairdresser neighbor - a rumored murderer.
    A film by Palesa Shongwe.
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  • @aphelelebika734
    @aphelelebika734 4 роки тому +526

    I've been ignoring this for days, not knowing I'm missing out❤😢

  • @QueenNdimande-mt3zs
    @QueenNdimande-mt3zs Місяць тому +15

    How am i seeing this in 2024😌😌pure talent❤❤🎉

  • @pozisapayi9636
    @pozisapayi9636 4 роки тому +356

    That’s it?😭😭No!! You guys are not done. Go back on set and finish this, we want more!!😭

    • @katleholeholo7503
      @katleholeholo7503 4 роки тому +4

      pozisa payi they really need to! I just found this and I'm sying to know what happens next😓

    • @todaysarticle9674
      @todaysarticle9674 4 роки тому +2

      WE WANT MORE

    • @gracemojapelo893
      @gracemojapelo893 4 роки тому +1

      Me too☹

    • @mabelndlovu9608
      @mabelndlovu9608 4 роки тому +1

      Like honestly noww

    • @Harzeezreport
      @Harzeezreport 4 роки тому +2

      ezactly, like what?! i feel like the end of my favorite show ended and ain't coming back. not another sopranos

  • @danielshamu8890
    @danielshamu8890 4 роки тому +107

    This young woman playing Nomalanga is one of the most talented people ever produced by the African continent

  • @zeeyander
    @zeeyander 4 роки тому +404

    My twisted self thought Salome was going to bewitch her using the hair oil 😂 but wow what a twist

    • @enkosityibilika6051
      @enkosityibilika6051 4 роки тому +8

      sisonke 😂

    • @samantazanele4911
      @samantazanele4911 4 роки тому +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @modulamokoena4440
      @modulamokoena4440 4 роки тому +3

      😂😂

    • @melokuhledube3716
      @melokuhledube3716 4 роки тому +11

      I thought so yazi especially when she brought that wire too I thought haaaaa ubuthakazi emini... daylight witchcraft

    • @touch7000
      @touch7000 4 роки тому +24

      I feel she did bewitch her using a love potion hence the kiss

  • @moyahabomokgolo
    @moyahabomokgolo 4 роки тому +168

    The first time Salome touched her hair, Nomalanga's heart skipped a beat. 🙈🙈May we please get a part 2, please. ✌🇿🇦🔥❤

  • @thandi_millie4144
    @thandi_millie4144 5 років тому +201

    And for the first time in a long time, I feel like my data went to good use

  • @ahviwe
    @ahviwe 5 років тому +156

    I love how Salome dresses and braids hair. Meanwhile, nomalanga is soooooooo beautiful

    • @O.pomw._a
      @O.pomw._a 5 років тому +3

      My name is salome too😊😊😊

    • @thwalaleonard2347
      @thwalaleonard2347 2 роки тому

      Wow this story is 2 dramatic itz a gud one xm well done to the narrator💟💝💞💔✋✊👌

  • @Mpz3cat
    @Mpz3cat 5 років тому +247

    I would pay good money to see this as a movie. ❤️ it

    • @hildaleeuw4467
      @hildaleeuw4467 4 роки тому +3

      Jonga 1k tickets... Im fucking buying 😭🎟️

  • @ntsikeleloklaas3610
    @ntsikeleloklaas3610 5 років тому +147

    I just love Mzansi stories, this is what we need to see on Mzansi tv, not these "days of our lives and bold and beautiful" crap.

    • @nimakasiyandima9357
      @nimakasiyandima9357 4 роки тому +4

      Ntsikelelo Klaas true they better replace days of our lives 😤☹️

    • @andrebaptiste7288
      @andrebaptiste7288 4 роки тому +5

      I love how south Africans support their own content and embrace it here in Canada and other places we just support American content instead of our own and it sucks because more people know American celebrities instead of Canadian celebrities.

    • @goodiemybusiness8145
      @goodiemybusiness8145 3 роки тому +1

      Amen true dat bro

    • @goodiemybusiness8145
      @goodiemybusiness8145 3 роки тому +2

      🇯🇲🇯🇲💯💯🤣

  • @careersongwithretha6456
    @careersongwithretha6456 4 роки тому +20

    Mmabatho is so beautiful. I can't 😭😭💓💓💓

  • @sifisombusodlamini6750
    @sifisombusodlamini6750 4 роки тому +137

    Let Me Explain the Orange at 13:30
    Seconds before that part, Salome splits the hair into two and then the orange is also split but pay attention to the ring when that happens.. this means that Nomalanga's love was split into two, Sibusiso and Salome... also consider the shape of the orange and the head, they are same, so if the orange was split open it tells us that Solome got into Nomalanga's head, like it was open for her to find a place... But also the ring on the hand that breaks the orange symbolizes the permanent separation between husband and wife , and that is exactly what happened to Solome and her husband...... man there's soo much to say , this film is too deep

    • @gugulethundiweni7287
      @gugulethundiweni7287 4 роки тому +2

      wooooow um impressed

    • @mbalishange7195
      @mbalishange7195 4 роки тому +5

      Great observation

    • @sibongilesanele9849
      @sibongilesanele9849 4 роки тому +7

      Woooooow buddy I didn't think of dat I only thought Salom is going to take nomalanga's husband

    • @sapphire_queen6994
      @sapphire_queen6994 4 роки тому +3

      Ok I literally thought she was jst bewitching her I mean like .....but wow great observation😻

    • @londiwemkenene2280
      @londiwemkenene2280 4 роки тому +4

      Wow, I didn't understand what was happening there

  • @BabyGirlMogirls
    @BabyGirlMogirls 2 роки тому +25

    Even when she was about to do her hair she asked for consent. This movie is sooooooo beautiful.

  • @byogooner7352
    @byogooner7352 4 роки тому +183

    Mmabatho is a national treasure 👏🏾 ❤️

    • @bongiwemthethwa4400
      @bongiwemthethwa4400 4 роки тому

      Hi bhut wam

    • @byogooner7352
      @byogooner7352 4 роки тому

      @@bongiwemthethwa4400 Hi there. Kunjani sis wam

    • @TeeNeh11
      @TeeNeh11 4 роки тому

      mmabatho fo next miss univetse🤣🤣🤣

    • @sheezonenation7643
      @sheezonenation7643 4 роки тому +1

      They need to start recognising ✊

    • @nomagatshenindlovu9680
      @nomagatshenindlovu9680 4 роки тому

      This was an interesting film that will really go far if only they cud be given a chance to shows off their talents like uzalo n shuga S.A ect.

  • @amahledube.
    @amahledube. 4 роки тому +67

    Okay. Yes to the story. Yes to the characters. Yes to the authentic delivery, believable performance and integrity of the project as a whole. the colour grading is immaculate, the costumes, settings, choice of colours. the artistic approach. I am in awe, to say the very least - I need a part 2. Thank you so much for honouring this beautiful piece of Art. Thank you.
    WE NEED MOREEEE!

    • @menzidlamini8219
      @menzidlamini8219 4 роки тому +1

      Amahle Khumalo wow I’m glad you also spotted the color grading , are you doing filming?

    • @menzidlamini8219
      @menzidlamini8219 4 роки тому +2

      Amahle Khumalo that’s great hey I totally agree with you this is a masterpiece

  • @yandiemathebula
    @yandiemathebula 5 років тому +70

    Epic ending. Captivating graphics. Well executed story line - the plot was clear within the first few minutes. Stellar performances. Thank you for the offering.

  • @thandovokozela4608
    @thandovokozela4608 4 роки тому +16

    I saw the love connection the first time she was doing her hair. It's a great watch. They're both talented actors

  • @sundaes_za
    @sundaes_za 4 роки тому +41

    I Miss Content Like This The Likes Of Home Affairs And Society, Not The Sensationalized And Unrealistic Shows We See On TV Today.

  • @khanya7000
    @khanya7000 5 років тому +27

    Wow, this production chose the best actresses and actor 👏🏾!

  • @howto5753
    @howto5753 5 років тому +34

    The is the best film ever.... I could watch it a thousand times...

  • @careersongwithretha6456
    @careersongwithretha6456 4 роки тому +54

    Today I finally gave in and watched.❤❤ It's been recommended for months. 😭😭

  • @tessamokoena2950
    @tessamokoena2950 4 роки тому +48

    That was so painful for her to be left behind like that 🙆

  • @philemntungwa423
    @philemntungwa423 4 роки тому +27

    This is so beautiful and authentic.
    Everything was so relatable , the setting, the props the actors everything. I like how they sat on the couch while eating none of that table thing , which most households don’t do unless it’s Sunday. Nomalanga’s Reaction when Salome was touching her hair was so real. The family feuds , Salome is having. The rumors most black women have to deal with after their husband dies. Even something as small as the skull of an animal above Salome’s door even those small details made the whole thing just beautiful. Nomalanga kissing her was unexpected , but it was still beautiful. This is beautiful 😭😭😭

  • @m6uso
    @m6uso 4 роки тому +26

    THE SET, THE COSTUMES, THE CINEMATOGRAPHY... ART.

  • @elsieleeman3788
    @elsieleeman3788 4 роки тому +12

    The way the other gorgeous lady laugh and smile ...made me feel she is finally free. .. omg ... I just watch it twice because of the orange metaphor 😂😊😍

  • @lulamavukela7891
    @lulamavukela7891 Рік тому +6

    am i the only one who saw the chemistry from the beginning and when they kissed i was like yes i knew it !!!!

  • @reasonwithdoubt4860
    @reasonwithdoubt4860 5 років тому +21

    Rumors are a path to nowhere, while a bondage is a path to clarity

  • @mariyamtunkara8338
    @mariyamtunkara8338 4 роки тому +27

    Who else is watching in 2019 hands up🙌🏽

  • @paballotheko7196
    @paballotheko7196 4 роки тому +11

    I LAUGHED, I CRIED. all in the space of twenty five minutes. The writing is marvellous, the characters connect so beautifully and WHAT A PLOT TWIST!! I am so taken. I want more of these.

  • @simsnyandeni3828
    @simsnyandeni3828 4 роки тому +12

    Left SA a long time ago cause I think it’s a dying country. I saw legendary actresses today and fell in love with home again. Came back for a month and left two days ago. I absolutely appreciate this. When I saw this I got tearful..growing up these three women made my childhood special

  • @All-about-Jesus
    @All-about-Jesus 4 роки тому +38

    Wow! Beutiful women! Thought provoking this film, the whole time i was scratching my head trying to figure out what its about, that aside i would still watch it again. Please make a part 2 i beg😍this was so entertaining and refreshing as well like its real life stuff thats unique and the actors did it so much justice 👏👏

  • @hlehlegebe2971
    @hlehlegebe2971 4 роки тому +59

    I actually expected only witchcraft shame honestly, but this kissing part really didn't see it coming

  • @nomamajola585
    @nomamajola585 4 роки тому +15

    Y'all left us high and dry 😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😣we need a part 2

  • @nokwazikunene
    @nokwazikunene 4 роки тому +50

    Its humbling and amazing to witness such great talent from my country. This is beautiful!

  • @zanelezuma6430
    @zanelezuma6430 4 роки тому +86

    Can this be a drama n replace generations..m

  • @okuhlenyalela7481
    @okuhlenyalela7481 4 роки тому +10

    After Covid, yal better get back to set and give us part two😭. This is such an interesting storyline. I want more😭

  • @jesss8060
    @jesss8060 4 роки тому +16

    came for the actresses and actor, stayed for the production and narration of this film

  • @lungisanimnguni5430
    @lungisanimnguni5430 4 роки тому +11

    This taught me never yo jump into conclusions because the future can be far different to what is expected.. I thought Salome was really a witch but no she is just broken because no one thought she will ever believe her until the arrival of Nomalanga.. This need to be continued guys🔐🔑🔏❤️🧡🔴

    • @ryanmoalahi9843
      @ryanmoalahi9843 Рік тому

      She was indeed a witch n hence the love potion to Nomalanga

  • @caramelcomplected
    @caramelcomplected 5 років тому +63

    Ferry Jele! ❤ She makes bad look so good...Gadifele (Rhythm City) and Veronica (The River).

    • @botshelomasego777
      @botshelomasego777 5 років тому +4

      😂😂😂😂yeah girl she can play evil character that 1

    • @madumaramaqeba1421
      @madumaramaqeba1421 4 роки тому +2

      Lol , without forgetting Mankadimeng from (skeem saam) when she stole a new born baby. Bad things suit her in a mysterious way

    • @caramelcomplected
      @caramelcomplected 4 роки тому +3

      @@madumaramaqeba1421 I've never watched Skeem Saam. I'm also not from Mzansi, but I ❤ the culture and some of their shows.

    • @wowodoudinchengxurouroufen6939
      @wowodoudinchengxurouroufen6939 4 роки тому

      Yes! As GADIFELE, she is UNAVAILABLE!
      And as Lindiwe's CRAZY, PSYCHO sister, she's even MORE!

    • @missnontokozo
      @missnontokozo 4 роки тому

      What a talent she is 😍🥺😍 I'm a fan of her work

  • @pirokitsune
    @pirokitsune 6 років тому +43

    This is he best thing I’ve seen all year

  • @user-tc8mg9bp3h
    @user-tc8mg9bp3h Рік тому +3

    i keep coming back... i will always come back for this story. Its just so beautiful

  • @phululasidlayi2334
    @phululasidlayi2334 2 роки тому +4

    I cant believe thst theres only 4 characters in the whole short film yet it is so outstanding.. Mmabatho is a true thespian wow

  • @MissBLesh
    @MissBLesh 5 років тому +6

    This is amazing. just shows all people need is love. THANK YOU!

  • @kumkanikazirooted1918
    @kumkanikazirooted1918 4 роки тому +1

    Oh my word. What a beautiful story. I give credit to everyone who has made this. I can't wait for Part 2 or full movie.

  • @mochablack6851
    @mochablack6851 4 роки тому +20

    I never comment, but this is one of the best things I've seen in a while.
    This should be a series or full length movie. Wonderful and engaging actors 🔥

  • @mamokheleletsabo771
    @mamokheleletsabo771 4 роки тому +6

    in its short duration, this film has tackled a number of social constraints...beautifully done and delivered..

  • @sthembisozondi3483
    @sthembisozondi3483 4 роки тому +14

    Thank you for an interesting approach to the story. I loved the thematic contrasts, Holly vs Evil relationship. In reality church is meant to win souls and give love to those in need, but it's never the case.The kissing scene is really a twist and also releases a bomb type of a cliff hanger for it left us hanging and longing to find out more about the blossoming relationship. WE WANT MORE of these stories THANKS

  • @magosotv9420
    @magosotv9420 2 роки тому

    This is an old school, new school glory of art its been a while since I've been taken back, entertained, educated and emotionally touched like this. wooow😭❤❤❤❤❤

  • @soniakuwerera2817
    @soniakuwerera2817 Рік тому +9

    All the way from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼... Am proud of us Africans... This was amazing, please can we have part 2...

  • @___o_t_a_h_t__
    @___o_t_a_h_t__ 4 роки тому +6

    What a plot twist😢
    Well written and well executed 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @ayandamsiza6840
    @ayandamsiza6840 5 років тому +89

    what? why is it incomplete? please producers and directors make the piece a bit longer. A movie will be highly appreciated, thank you in advance.

  • @imatanyani
    @imatanyani 3 роки тому +6

    This lady is fast becoming one of my favorite actors

    • @ntandokazi5587
      @ntandokazi5587 Рік тому

      All these characters are portrayed by great actors, shocked that she's still "becoming"

  • @hlengiweclaudia1148
    @hlengiweclaudia1148 4 роки тому +5

    feeling lonely on valentines day and finally gave in and watched this. #no regrets.
    i thought the oil was gonna make nomalanga go mad lol

  • @zamankosi5721
    @zamankosi5721 4 роки тому +38

    Nomalanga kissing her neighbour😮didnt expect that....
    As for the Xhosa woman at the beginning I love her #xhosa speaking people just does it for me when it comes to acting

    • @n_rile1045
      @n_rile1045 4 роки тому

      It just gives it a different feel❤️

  • @nomxhosapekani7966
    @nomxhosapekani7966 4 роки тому +22

    Happy 2020 all, yho small world sis Reba and I were in primary school together

  • @lockupyourdaughters
    @lockupyourdaughters 4 роки тому +25

    I love how unpredictable this was! 🎥🍿🤩🇿🇦

  • @adrianmutandi7006
    @adrianmutandi7006 5 років тому +12

    mmmmmmm the twist ...the twists... this is some art

  • @zamakhumalo3282
    @zamakhumalo3282 4 роки тому +6

    Yayenhle into ❤️ South Africa needs more of such positive real diverse stories... Now can we talk on MORE please 😍😍

  • @rehema2018
    @rehema2018 4 роки тому +17

    I'm Tanzanian from Tanzania 🇹🇿 I love this is so nice

  • @athenkosimbenyana2350
    @athenkosimbenyana2350 4 роки тому +5

    When you watch a visual it’s always easy to guess what’s gonna happen, I tried but I kept on be surprised. This is amazing the content, visuals and the story line, it’s really impressive to see the kind of stories that can be produced in SA. Keep up the great work.

  • @likanomakubire341
    @likanomakubire341 Рік тому +1

    Combination of CRAFT & NATURAL BEAUTY
    💖 concept designs & COSTUME
    MASSIVE RESPECT ❕❗❕

  • @Yooitsblake
    @Yooitsblake 4 роки тому +5

    This is such a great film. Mmabatho and the cast are amazing actors.

  • @ludumoposwa1085
    @ludumoposwa1085 4 роки тому +5

    This was great. I wish it was longer but at the same time I love how short it was.

  • @zinesomdaka1259
    @zinesomdaka1259 4 роки тому +5

    Wow too much beauty Nomalanga
    By the way great job producers, we need more!!!!

  • @lusandangcukacele7472
    @lusandangcukacele7472 4 роки тому +42

    A lesbian short film in south Africa....guys our country is progressive...as a lesbian I can relate to this ...thank you so much

    • @mfundo6619
      @mfundo6619 2 місяці тому +1

      True. Lesbian storyline are largely ignored in SA while there's been so many gay ones already. There's a lot of potential there since SA has so many talented actresses

  • @kgadianna5178
    @kgadianna5178 4 роки тому +16

    Nomalanga's beauty ❤️❤️💖

    • @norahmalebogoadams7952
      @norahmalebogoadams7952 3 роки тому

      She is amazing ...... so beautiful☁😘😘☁😘😘☁
      😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
      😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
      ☁😘😘😘😘😘☁
      ☁☁😘😘😘☁☁
      ☁☁☁😘☁☁☁

  • @xoliswamthembu8540
    @xoliswamthembu8540 Рік тому

    All I can say is Walking On Water! This film is absolutely amazing, Everything about it is Fantastic. Thank you TEAM.🥰😍🤩

  • @phiwenhlapo9459
    @phiwenhlapo9459 4 роки тому +5

    Mmabatho She’s the best🔥I really love her films.Shes the best film director 🎞🖤🖤 10/10

  • @apbidla6119
    @apbidla6119 4 роки тому +3

    Creative switch between the orange scene and Nomalanga ne Neighbour. Love it

  • @zakithimthethwa1512
    @zakithimthethwa1512 5 років тому +34

    This is a beautiful film .. Beautiful concept
    Good combination of characters
    The way they smile at each other thou 😍😍😍

  • @stefson6215
    @stefson6215 5 років тому +56

    Saw this on tv just now LOVED the ending i felt that gay vibe hard from the start

  • @Hunadi
    @Hunadi 4 роки тому +5

    Mabatho is beautiful 💙
    Beautiful film🙌

  • @oarabilemashiane4930
    @oarabilemashiane4930 4 роки тому +8

    This should be a book

  • @aphiwemagaya3279
    @aphiwemagaya3279 Рік тому

    I could watch this over and over again, it never gets old...

  • @BabyGirlMogirls
    @BabyGirlMogirls 2 роки тому +5

    When she held her neck during the oil rub, I knew she loved her intimately. That's the only way she could freely get lost in her touch and because of society she couldn't get any closer to her.

    • @nokuthuladlamini2443
      @nokuthuladlamini2443 17 днів тому

      Hahahaaa and the only way She could get closer was to undo her hair so that Salome will do it again

  • @tshenomotlhankana8695
    @tshenomotlhankana8695 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful. Thought provoking. Loved the orange juice part. Excellent and talented actresses.

  • @bonomathisa2982
    @bonomathisa2982 4 роки тому +19

    Wow this is amazing ... I’d actually pay to see this at the cinema

  • @dot-hubbard-i-luv-my-beretta
    @dot-hubbard-i-luv-my-beretta 2 роки тому +1

    There's a great deal of, WOW, in this short film.
    It's extraordinary, in a luscious ,subtlety..✍️😷
    i adore this production .

  • @durbanbrooklyn776
    @durbanbrooklyn776 2 роки тому +2

    Who's watching in 2021 again and again and again... Brilliant acting 🙏

  • @FaithFab639
    @FaithFab639 4 місяці тому

    The cast here makes this short film even more amazing!🎉 very talented folks

  • @reabetsweashley6244
    @reabetsweashley6244 2 роки тому +1

    I can't believe i watched this for free
    Soo authentic and beautiful 😍😍

  • @fafarofie8112
    @fafarofie8112 3 роки тому +4

    The chills I got watching this
    I'm inlove with it

  • @confidenceramohapeloa
    @confidenceramohapeloa 4 роки тому +3

    Why am i only finding this channel now? Where have I been.
    So captivating

  • @mpen.205
    @mpen.205 4 роки тому +4

    Zajika izinto 😮👏
    The best short film so far ❤️

  • @sebenzilezimemo9047
    @sebenzilezimemo9047 4 роки тому +6

    What a beautiful film. I love it.

  • @elsieleeman3788
    @elsieleeman3788 4 роки тому +2

    definitely fell in love with both talented actresses... 😍😍

  • @mosothozenia5846
    @mosothozenia5846 4 роки тому +2

    I literally screamed at the end.......I want some more😥

  • @abongilemona2592
    @abongilemona2592 4 роки тому +4

    uNoche, you can't just finish us with your cliffhangers, Make this into a movie bra yhoo amazing story 😭

  • @francescaadams4455
    @francescaadams4455 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow,my partner recommended this to me,and I just finished watching it…
    To say I’m blown away is an understatement

  • @d.nmtiki9287
    @d.nmtiki9287 4 роки тому +3

    Short but very powerful big up to the writer😘👌

  • @Noma5466
    @Noma5466 4 роки тому +4

    The kind of content I would love to see more often... Part 2 please!!!

  • @sinenhlanhlamthethwa5661
    @sinenhlanhlamthethwa5661 4 роки тому +4

    You guys can't leave us hanging, we need part 2

  • @kinggdoubletv
    @kinggdoubletv 6 місяців тому

    This was so good i forgot it was a short film. The ending came to soon. This should be a full length feature. ❤

  • @zimasalilelo7410
    @zimasalilelo7410 4 роки тому +1

    NEVER... you guys come back and finish this. It can't just end like this😭😭😭😭.

  • @lihlecebekhulu7793
    @lihlecebekhulu7793 5 років тому +3

    the kiss was priceless...i didnt see it coming

  • @philamagwaza11
    @philamagwaza11 2 роки тому +1

    I've been ignoring this one along time but today I just say let me watch it and I found that it is a perfect one, good job guys

  • @keitumetsemtomboti6049
    @keitumetsemtomboti6049 27 днів тому

    Beautiful set! We need more of this!!!!

  • @lotenwamba3325
    @lotenwamba3325 4 роки тому +1

    I always ignored this lovely because of the time but it really touched me.
    💖❤️💕😍❤️❤️
    We need part2 or full one please
    Watching from Mozambique 🇲🇿

  • @tracymokgopo
    @tracymokgopo Рік тому

    this is absolutely incredible and i know it’s a long shot but i need a part two !!

  • @candicedice8605
    @candicedice8605 5 років тому +23

    Wad I the obly one who was expecting to see witch stuff?👀👂great short