‘Ngwato’ Director Magangwe Mahlase on Telling a Queer Story With Daddy Issues in a Rural Sepedi Village: ‘I Would Want a Hug From My Father’
March 5, 2026 at 11:32 AM
By Leo Barraclough
In “Ngwato,” the story of a young, gay black South African man, travelling from the city back to his ancestral village to tell his parents he’s getting married to a man and seeking their blessing for the union, is not just a queer depiction on-screen but of the relationship breakdown between sons and fathers. “Ngwato,” […]
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In “Ngwato,” the story of a young, gay black South African man, travelling from the city back to his ancestral village to tell his parents he’s gettin In “Ngwato,” the story of a young, gay black South African man, travelling from the city back to his ancestral village to tell his parents he’s gettin Monitor developments in ‘Ngwato’ for further updates.
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In “Ngwato,” the story of a young, gay black South African man, travelling from the city back to his
In “Ngwato,” the story of a young, gay black South African man, travelling from the city back to his ancestral village to tell his parents he’s getting married to a man and seeking their blessing for the union, is not just a queer depiction on-screen but of the relationship breakdown between sons and fathers. “Ngwato,” […]
Home Film Global Mar 5, 2026 3:32am PT ‘Ngwato’ Director Magangwe Mahlase on Telling a Queer Story With Daddy Issues in a Rural Sepedi Village: ‘I Would Want a Hug From My Father’ By Thinus Ferreira Plus Icon Thinus Ferreira Guest Contributor Latest How Director Carl Houston Mc Millan Moved Mountains and Got Gear Up Into a Cave to Put Lesotho on the Map With ‘Kabelo’ 15 hours ago Joburg Film Festival Encourages All Filmmakers to Express Their Views: ‘A Space Where Politics and Artistry Meet’ 15 hours ago Magical-Realist Comedy ‘The Fisherman’ Literally Tells a Fish-Out-of-Water Story: ‘I Want People to See the Ghanaian Sense of Humor Shine’ 3 days ago See All Courtesy of Ongamavile Pictures In “Ngwato,” the story of a young, gay black South African man, travelling from the city back to his ancestral village to tell his parents he’s getting married to a man and seeking their blessing for the union, is not just a queer depiction on-screen but of the relationship breakdown between sons and fathers. “Ngwato,” written and directed by Magangwe Mahlase, is having its premiere this week at the 8th Joburg Film Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa. Related Stories Gary Dontzig, Writer and Producer on 'Murphy Brown,' Dies at 79
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