The highly anticipated premiere of the South African romcom A Scam Called Love drew in attendees as they rolled out the red carpet for the official movie debut.
The exclusive screening took place at Nu Metro Hyde Park Corneron Thursday evening, ahead of its nationwide release on Friday, 7 March 2025.
INSIDE THE LAUNCH OF ‘A SCAM CALLED LOVE’
With the growing popularity of rom-coms, A Scam Called Love is poised to offer audiences more than just a typical romantic comedy.
Scheduled to hit cinemas nationwide on 7 March, the movie is already generating buzz ahead of its premiere.
The exclusive screening held at Nu Metro on Thursday, 27 February, drew a star-studded crowd, featuring celebrities, media personalities, industry professionals, and the film’s cast and production team. All attendees were eager for a first look at what is sure to become a fan favourite.
Dressed to impress, they arrived in stylish outfits at the glamorous movie launch, where they had the unique opportunity to preview the film ahead of its highly anticipated 7 March premiere.
The film stars Didintle “Didi” Khunou as the determined chef Zola and UK actor Tobi Batemfa as the charismatic Julian.
A Scam Called Love follows the story of two unlikely partners who fake marriage to deceive the authorities, only to realise that outsmarting the law is much easier than dealing with the chaotic and drama-filled Cele family.
The movie boasts an impressive cast, including Fezile Mpela as Zola‘s free-spirited father, Brenda Ngxoli (The Ice Queen) as her tough-as-nails mother, and Thando Thabethe as her cunning cousin. Additional cast members include Motlatsi Mafatshe, Siphokazi Khuboni, Trevor Gumbi, Rendani Mufamadi, TJ Ngoma, Lwazilubanzi Mthembu, and Martial T Batchamen.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE MOVIE?
Brenda Ngxoli,who plays Naledi Cele, shared her thoughts on why she agreed to be featured in the movie.
“I always like choosing characters that have meaning. I felt that this storyline needed to be told. The role of a mother is something that needs to be highlighted in society. Behind these high walls, success comes at a price, and sometimes love is the ultimate prize,” she said.
Fezile Mpela, who plays Mandla, said: “Viewers can expect a lot of backstabbing, jealousy, betrayal, and love.”
He added: “Because it’s the first MGM production in South Africa, that was the biggest thing for me. Additionally, having an international actor in the storyline made it even more exciting.”
Rendani Mufamadi, who plays Neo, explained why the movie will resonate with audiences.
“It’s going to resonate over time in terms of the characters. These are characters we have all met and interacted with. We relate to them because they exist in our communities as well.”
“We wanted to create a film that wasn’t just funny, but cleverly chaotic, deeply South African. An effortlessly stylish—a rom-com that combines sharp wit with real heart,” said Carla Fonseca Mokgata, writer and co-producer of the movie.
Here’s the first look of the film:
ARE YOU GOING TO WATCH A SCAM CALLED LOVE IN THE CINEMA?
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