The closure of Showmax raises urgent questions about the future of local storytelling, creative jobs and streaming economics in South Africa. Lerato Mvelase speaks with Award Winning Film and TV Producer, Layla Swart, Actor Spaces Founder & Casting Director, Ayanda Sithebe, and Business writer for the Business Day and Financial Mail, covering technology, media and telecommunications companies, Mudiwa Gavaza about what this shift means for producers, actors and the future of African content.