Netflix is set to deliver another proudly South African story with its latest original series, BK and Pinky, debuting on 31 October.
The show follows Jo-Anne Reyneke as BK.
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BK is a struggling single mother and small-time con artist doing her best to provide for her son with special needs.
Desperate to make ends meet, she teams up with Pinky, a wannabe luxury influencer played by Cindy Mahlangu.
They team up to sell counterfeit designer handbags online, a hustle that soon spirals out of control, according to OK Magazine.
BK AND PINKY
As their illegal operation gains momentum, the duo attracts the attention of both a dangerous counterfeiting kingpin, Bra Alex (Vincent Mahlape), and law enforcement.
Caught between hardened criminals and determined police officers, BK and Pinky must use their quick wits to outsmart everyone.
The result is a sharp, fast-paced drama with humour, tension, and plenty of South African flair.
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Developed by Lincoln Green Media and produced by Gambit Films, the series brings together some of South Africa’s most talented filmmakers.
BK and Pinky are the brainchild of creators Kudi Maradzika and Lincoln Green Media, with Nosipho Ngoasheng-Dumisa serving as creative producer.
TALENTED ENSEMBLE CAST ON NETFLIX
The directing team includes Keitumetse Qhali and Ari Kruger. Writers Kudi Maradzika, Sydney Dire, and Daniel Zimbler craft a story that speaks to modern hustle culture and the grind of South African life.
The Netflix ensemble cast celebrates local talent, featuring Thapelo Mokoena, Mpilo Shabalala, and Hamilton Dlamini.
Modise Motaung, Zozibini Tunzi, Kamo Pule, Emmanuel Castis, and Julia Anastasopoulos also join the cast.
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It highlights the challenges faced by many single parents navigating rising living costs while exploring issues of economic inequality, social media influence.
It also looks at the blurred lines between aspiration and survival.
With its authentic local cast and relatable storylines, the Netflix original is another major win for South African storytelling on a global platform.
