What started out as a night of suspense at Hyde Park turned into something unforgettable.

A night where entertainment and heritage beautifully collided. Thanks to Movie Room which you can find

on channel 113 on DSTV, we were treated to a special VIP screening that went beyond the ordinary.

The big reveal on this suspenseful night was that the hollywood classic, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle has officially been dubbed into isiZulu.

A big blockbuster many of us have watched in English took on a whole new life in a language that feels like home.

It wasn’t just about the action or the comedy or watching a movie you’ve probably watched once or twice, it was about accessibility, connection, and the joy of seeing Hollywood through a lens that speaks to our heritage.

This move is more than another movie on our screens in a language we are all familiar with, it’s a cultural milestone.

South Africa is a country of many voices, and by bringing mainstream movies into isiZulu, Movie Room is helping ensure that language is never a barrier to experiencing magic on screen.

Families who may not understand English can now laugh, cheer, and hold their breath together in a language that resonates deeply with them.

As we know in South Africa, Heritage Day is about celebrating who we are, where we come from, and the traditions that bring us together.

What better way to honor that than by giving people the chance to experience global stories in their own language? It’s a reminder that heritage is not only

found in history books or cultural practices but also in the way we shape modern experiences to reflect who we are.

So, this Heritage Day, tune in to Movie Room, DStv Channel 113, for the premiere of Jumanji:

Welcome to the Jungle in isiZulu. As they put it, “The suspense? The thrill? We’re just so excited to hear you moved by Jumanji in isiZulu.”

Because heritage is living, breathing, and ever evolving and this is proof that our languages deserve to be right at the center of it all