Amaza, directed by well-known director,
Itumeleng Wa-Lehulere is a thriller, set in a rural village in the
Transkei. A police detective stationed in Port Elizabeth is investigating
a private and personal matter. This case takes him back to the village
where he and the woman he married came from. His visit there coincides
with the double funeral of a couple that was mysteriously murdered in
Johannesburg. Adultery, deceit and lies are just some of the ingredients
of this intriguing tale. His investigation takes him to Johannesburg,
then to Swaziland and back to Port Elizabeth. As he is trying to solve
the mystery, he stumbles across the evidence he was looking for in the
first place.
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The production features Thando Baliso,
Lukhanyo Bele, Zoleka Helisi (who was nominated for a Naledi Award for
Best Supporting Actress for her role in Karoo Moose), Alicia Nosidima
Hloyi, Nandipha Jama, Lindelwa Kali, Zoliswa Kawe, Nobuhle Kethelo, Lulama
Mame, Bongile Mantsai (who was nominated for a Naledi Award for Best
Musical Director for the production, Karoo Moose), Masizole Marafana,
Anele Matoti, Nandipha Mnyuka, Pepeswi Phumzile Ngxukuma, Portia Njozela,
Sylvia Bulelwa Ntlantlu, Saxola Nyamza, Pumeza Rashe and Monde Xakwe.
Designs for the production are by
award-winning designer, Patrick Curtis, music direction is by Bongani
Magatyana and Shiba Sopotela is the costume co-ordinator.
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