thebar. is an online magazine platform (www.thebar.co.za) which captures the past, present and future value of the African film & tv industry. Our purpose is to elevate these industries and their leaders by showcasing high quality, breakthrough content which elicits a strong response from those working inside the industry and outside it.

As preservers of premium content curation, we draw a solid base of experience from The BarLeader TV, our production arm and channel these expertise into the editorial approach to thebar. Staffed by seasoned professionals in film and television production, strategic digital marketing and journalism, we offer a unique perspective and approach to brand content and partnerships.

At a national level, we contribute to the archiving of the multi-billion rand value tv & film industry

The impact of this is to ensure that we serves as the primary image and content data-bank of the local industry for global investors and platforms seeking to partner in storytelling based on African content.

FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Legend Manqele

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Carmen van Wyk

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Onke Dumeko

DIRECTOR
Kesolofetse Mogale

DIRECTOR
Senzo Bhengu

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Edson Manusi

WEB DEVELOPER
Mafika Mkhwanazi

PRODUCTION
The Barleader.TV