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It’s unfortunate, but I’m quite uneducated when it comes to the South African cinemascape. So, I had no idea that Meet The Khumalos is actually a remake of the 2017 film Meet The Kandasamys. I suppose if you know anything about that film, you probably know what this one’s about, but for the uninitiated, let me give you an outline of Meet The Khumalos so you can decide if it’s worth a watch or not. The film follows two families, the Khumalos and the Sitholes, who are new neighbors but apparently also old foes. Grace, the matriarch of the Khumalos, hates Bongi, the new neighbor but old best friend. To add to the drama, their kids fall in love and keep their beautiful romance a secret. However, Grace and Bongi are quick to smell something fishy and decide to sabotage the relationship rather than talk to their kids like civil parents.

Looking for a laugh and a way to unwind? Netflix delivers with “Meet the Khumalos,” a family comedy designed purely for your entertainment and enjoyment.

Forget about philosophical quandaries, existential crises, and even, if you can, international politics for a bit.

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The Plot

The plot of “Meet the Khumalos” centers on a classic comedic setup: clashing personalities and the unpredictable twists of family life. The story focuses on Grace Khumalo (played by Khanyi Mbau), whose seemingly perfect life in the upscale Umhlanga neighborhood is upended when her former high school acquaintance, Bongi Sithole (played by Ayanda Borotho), moves in next door. The situation escalates when Grace and Bongi are horrified to discover that their respective children have fallen secretly in love. This “forbidden love” element, juxtaposed with the mothers’ animosity, creates a central...