This episode of The Lunch Break features celebrated South African actress Dr Leleti Khumalo, reflecting on her distinguished three-decade career and recent Honorary Doctorate of Laws. She shares insights into her iconic roles in productions such as Sarafina!, Yesterday, Hotel Rwanda, Invictus, Uzalo, and Imbewu, as well as her journey across theatre, film, and television.

The conversation also explores the return of the remastered Sarafina! to cinemas for Youth Day, its connection to the Soweto Uprising, and South Africa’s growing global recognition in film, including its spotlight at the 2027 Berlinale European Film Market.

This episode of The Lunch Break features celebrated South African actress Dr Leleti Khumalo, reflecting on her distinguished three-decade career and recent Honorary Doctorate of Laws. She shares insights into her iconic roles in productions such as Sarafina!, Yesterday, Hotel Rwanda, Invictus, Uzalo, and Imbewu, as well as her journey across theatre, film, and television.
The conversation also explores the return of the remastered Sarafina! to cinemas for Youth Day, its connection to the Soweto Uprising, and South Africa&rsquo;s growing global recognition in film, including its spotlight at the 2027 Berlinale European Film Market.