Widely considered to be one of the greatest footballers South Africa has ever produced, Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo's long-awaited docuseries is set to premiere at the end of this week. Here's a look.
The story
One must say that avid television fans and football fanatics are finally starting to get the soccer content they deserve.
With the prominence of streaming platforms, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime among many, the demand for content has gradually increased, and many of those who follow football will be undeniably pleased that they will have an in-depth look at the life of the Bafana Bafana icon.
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This week, executive producer Tenacious Dick Mahogany confirmed on Twitter that a four part docuseries titled Doctor Khumalo: Untold is set to debut on Mzansi Magic on Sunday, 2 October at 20:00.
Almost 2 years in the making. It's our responsibility to tell our stories otherwise no one else will. Thank you @DK15_official for trusting us with this mammoth task. Tune in this Sunday 8PM on @Mzansimagic #16VMzansi pic.twitter.com/ptgtYoxjAa
— Tenacious Dick Mahogany (@Rich_Mahog) September 26, 2022
The filmmaker also confirmed that the production had been in the making for two-years, while the main man of the show also expressed his appreciation for the upcoming release.
"I have learned three lessons in life: Leave people where they are at, accept situations for what they are, and not every action needs a reaction," the former playmaker wrote on Instagram.
"Dankie Mzansi, dankie Africa for your prolific support, much appreciated."
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Side note
Perhaps it has gone unsaid, but it is true that such content is necessary and long overdue. Mzansi has a plethora of legends and iconic moments, however, filmmakers have seemingly failed to tell these stories.
Much of the what happened in the PSL and in the Bafana Bafana setup in the early 2000s and 1990s has not been made available to the people it really matters to, the fans. The worst kept secret is that much of the footage and stories around soccer during that period is kept in the archives of major broadcasters, thus it's a relief that such productions come into fruition.
Having seen docuseries such as Senzo Meyiwa's and short films including Teko Modise's DONA, it's clear that there's a huge appetite for the stories of past and present footballers.
Your thoughts, please?
What are you anticipating the most about the upcoming series about Doctor?
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