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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]

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

[@nomfundomthethwa8330]

Same here 😣

[@santimakolane2943]

Same here

[@thenjimbambo1137]

Me2 yaz

[@sibekisiwevundla9054]

even me

[@contemporarygirl229]

Me too

[@QueenNdimande-mt3zs]

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

[@pozisapayi9636]

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

[@katleholeholo7503]

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

[@todaysarticle9674]

WE WANT MORE

[@gracemojapelo893]

Me too☹

[@mabelndlovu9608]

Like honestly noww

[@Harzeezreport]

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

[@danielshamu8890]

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

[@tumuhairwemurungi9385]

Dear am with u on that

[@hlakodishohlakodisho2670]

O opile kgomo lenaka!

[@thandi_millie4144]

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

[@FilmSchoolShorts]

Lol!

[@nomfundonzama3071]

😂 haha.. well me too..

[@zeeyander]

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

[@enkosityibilika6051]

sisonke 😂

[@samantazanele4911]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@modulamokoena4440]

😂😂

[@melokuhledube3716]

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

[@touch7000]

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

[@ahviwe]

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

[@O.pomw._a]

My name is salome too😊😊😊

[@thwalaleonard2347]

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

[@moyahabomokgolo]

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

[@Mpz3cat]

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

[@hildaleeuw4467]

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

[@BabyGirlMogirls]

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

[@careersongwithretha6456]

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

[@yandiemathebula]

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

[@howto5753]

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

[@ntsikeleloklaas3610]

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]

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

[@andrebaptiste7288]

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]

Amen true dat bro

[@goodiemybusiness8145]

🇯🇲🇯🇲💯💯🤣

[@amahledube.]

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]

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

[@menzidlamini8219]

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

[@reasonwithdoubt4860]

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

[@byogooner7352]

Mmabatho is a national treasure 👏🏾 ❤️

[@bongiwemthethwa4400]

Hi bhut wam

[@byogooner7352]

@@bongiwemthethwa4400 Hi there. Kunjani sis wam

[@TeeNeh11]

mmabatho fo next miss univetse🤣🤣🤣

[@sheezonenation7643]

They need to start recognising ✊

[@nomagatshenindlovu9680]

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.

[@khanya7000]

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

[@thandovokozela4608]

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

[@careersongwithretha6456]

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

[@sanelisiwelurai6031]

Same here sis finally gave in

[@wowodoudinchengxurouroufen6939]

Same here!

[@diamondgirl1264]

Me too!

[@princessmnyango8702]

Me tooo

[@tiamthembu19]

Me too😂😂😂

[@sifisombusodlamini6750]

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]

wooooow um impressed

[@mbalishange7195]

Great observation

[@sibongilesanele9849]

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

[@sapphire_queen6994]

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

[@londiwemkenene2280]

Wow, I didn't understand what was happening there

[@philemntungwa423]

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 😭😭😭

[@mariyamtunkara8338]

Who else is watching in 2019 hands up🙌🏽

[@nomamajola585]

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

[@sundaes_za]

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

[@paballotheko7196]

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]

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

[@elsieleeman3788]

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 😂😊😍

[@ntsakisikanyana1061]

What's it mean?

[@All-about-Jesus]

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 👏👏

[@phululasidlayi2334]

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

[@mbalingcobo2454]

Yaze yamnandi into

[@sisiphongwadla7024]

4 only but so outstanding giving 11/10❤

[@m6uso]

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

[@FilmSchoolShorts]

Agreed!

[@wowodoudinchengxurouroufen6939]

Shu! Say that again. The CINEMATOGRAPHY is OUT OFTHISWORLD.

[@okuhlenyalela7481]

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

[@tessamokoena2950]

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

[@nomfundomdluli1544]

Tjooo i felt it 😢 deep

[@nomuzincube8324]

That's how fake people can be

[@pirokitsune]

This is he best thing I’ve seen all year

[@nokwazikunene]

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

[@user-tc8mg9bp3h]

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

[@vulanimaswanganye6209]

Me too, I keep coming back...😊

[@MissBLesh]

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

[@lulamavukela7891]

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

[@ntombimkosana4149]

Me too I saw it

[@mamokheleletsabo771]

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

[@hlehlegebe2971]

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

[@samantazanele4911]

that makes the two of us😂😂😂

[@thozamamagidela5161]

This is what is called "ingwijikhwebu"....hs...ha...ha!

[@hlehlegebe2971]

@@thozamamagidela5161 ha ha ha Unyanisile, yaz wandikhumbuzanto thyini🤔🤔

[@vaughncharles5745]

@@hlehlegebe2971 l

[@___o_t_a_h_t__]

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

[@jesss8060]

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

[@lungisanimnguni5430]

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]

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

[@soniakuwerera2817]

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

[@Yooitsblake]

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

[@kgadianna5178]

Nomalanga's beauty ❤️❤️💖

[@norahmalebogoadams7952]

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

[@zamakhumalo3282]

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

[@ludumoposwa1085]

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

[@magosotv9420]

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😭❤❤❤❤❤

[@kumkanikazirooted1918]

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.

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

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

[@ayandamsiza6840]

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.

[@brandone.thompson8315]

It's called a "short" movie for a reason retarded mf

[@adrianmutandi7006]

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

[@imatanyani]

This lady is fast becoming one of my favorite actors

[@ntandokazi5587]

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

[@sthembisozondi3483]

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

[@zinesomdaka1259]

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

[@zakithimthethwa1512]

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

[@Hunadi]

Mabatho is beautiful 💙 Beautiful film🙌

[@zanelezuma6430]

Can this be a drama n replace generations..m

[@nomusavidima8996]

That wll be nice

[@kgwdiagopalarumapheto9146]

That will be great more great good thinking 🙌🙌

[@tramosepele1168]

Ngya vumaaaaa!!!! Nawe Siswam

[@caramelcomplected]

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

[@botshelomasego777]

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

[@madumaramaqeba1421]

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

[@caramelcomplected]

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

[@wowodoudinchengxurouroufen6939]

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

[@missnontokozo]

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

[@hlengiweclaudia1148]

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

[@FilmSchoolShorts]

Glad you spent valentines with nomalanga!

[@bonomathisa2982]

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

[@mochablack6851]

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 🔥

[@likanomakubire341]

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

[@apbidla6119]

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

[@oarabilemashiane4930]

This should be a book

[@rehema2018]

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

[@mpen.205]

Zajika izinto 😮👏 The best short film so far ❤️

[@sebenzilezimemo9047]

What a beautiful film. I love it.

[@phiwenhlapo9459]

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

[@zimasalilelo7410]

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

[@aphiwemagaya3279]

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

[@athenkosimbenyana2350]

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.

[@tshenomotlhankana8695]

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

[@mandisamthembu9055]

What does it symbolise ?

[@mahlatsemokgope9011]

This was beautiful to watch!🖤

[@xoliswamthembu8540]

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

[@Noma5466]

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

[@BabyGirlMogirls]

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]

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

[@elsiebaleseng6628]

I wish they can make episode 2,really interesting

[@dot-hubbard-i-luv-my-beretta]

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

[@lockupyourdaughters]

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

[@pontshowilliam1145]

King Khethiwe l love😍

[@pontshobrianmashigo401]

Very unpredictable indeed

[@d.nmtiki9287]

Short but very powerful big up to the writer😘👌

[@francescaadams4455]

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

[@keitumetsemtomboti6049]

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

[@fafarofie8112]

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

[@reabetsweashley6244]

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

[@confidenceramohapeloa]

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

[@FilmSchoolShorts]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@elsieleeman3788]

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

[@abongilemona2592]

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

[@sibonelodlalisa4159]

This is so beautiful 😭😭😭

[@FaithFab639]

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

[@zeeyander]

Wow I loved this... please can we have more or even better a part 2 🙌🏾

[@mosothozenia5846]

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

[@hildaleeuw4467]

Cant there be a part 2..im so drawn to this masterpiece 😭❤️

[@skullet2461]

Sending love all the way from Australia! Love this film

[@monicasmiths386]

Join the club.sending love all the way from Perth. I don't get the film.

[@lusandangcukacele7472]

sending you love from south africa

[@simphiwedlamini7464]

Beautiful 😍

[@morakongmotheo4210]

the lady Nomalanga is so cute bruh!!

[@sinenhlanhlamthethwa5661]

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

[@user-qq9eh9hm2g]

did you get part 2

[@Facelesssceneary]

I’m only just watching this Love it

[@shirleymmbodi1216]

I really enjoyed watching this film❤️❤️. Part 2 please...

[@zamankosi5721]

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]

It just gives it a different feel❤️