"Die Kantoor" is hitting SA screens in January

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If you’ve ever sat in a South African office and thought, “this place deserves its own documentary", well, someone has finally made one — with polony.

The Afrikaans adaptation of "The Office" is nearly here, and it’s proudly, hilariously local.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...
28 Nov 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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