Tebogo Matlawa

Role at the 2026 DFM Event:

Panellist

Bio

Tebogo Matlawa is a highly accomplished film and television executive with over a decade of experience shaping the local media landscape. His expertise spans content development, strategy, production management, commissioning, and content acquisition, with a proven track record of delivering compelling and commercially successful projects. Throughout his career, Tebogo has held diverse roles, including Content Specialist, Commissioning Editor, Pre-Sales and Content Acquisition Specialist, and Senior Manager, developing a strong understanding of both the creative and business sides of the entertainment industry. As Head of Scripted Content: Middle & Mass: SA, he is a strategic leader who translates creative vision into impactful results, identifying opportunities that drive audience engagement and business growth. His portfolio spans feature films, drama series, made-for-TV movies, and telenovelas. His show credits include Youngins, Adulting, My Brother’s Keeper, Red Ink, Umkhokha, Outlawz, Sibongile and The Dlamini’s, The Wife, Code 13, Diep City, The Throne, Queen Modjadji, Inimba, Kwa Baba, and NyalaO

Company

CANAL+

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