Kaimal Pictures

Founded in 2019 in South Africa, Kaimal Pictures develops and produces bold, character-driven storytelling across documentaries, premium unscripted, and scripted drama—stories rooted in lived experience, cultural nuance, and big emotional stakes.

In 2023, Kaimal produced Pop Goes Freedom, a three-part music film series for Mzansi Magic (MultiChoice) exploring the soundtrack of South African liberation and youth culture over the past 30 years.

More recently, Kaimal has expanded its streaming footprint as the creative collective behind Soft Life Showmax Original limited drama series and the Slay Queens Showmax Original docuseries—work that leans into urgency, social commentary, and entertainment without flinching.

“Kaimal exists to tell African stories with precision and heart—crafted locally, built to travel, and made to stay with you long after the credits.”

About Us

Kaimal Pictures is a South Africa–based film and television production company creating premium scripted and unscripted storytelling—documentaries, feature films, and series built around bold characters, cultural truth, and emotional stakes.

Founded in 2019, Kaimal is powered by a seasoned collective of producers and creatives with more than two decades of industry experience. Our work ethic is rigorous, our standards are global, and our approach is collaborative—from development through delivery. The result is a growing body of acclaimed content that travels, resonates, and endures.

Vusi Zion

Executive Producer & Founder

Vusi Zion is a multi-award-winning executive producer, creative director, television host, and entrepreneur with over 30 years in film and television. He has collaborated with major South African broadcasters and platforms, producing premium scripted and unscripted content. His work spans development through delivery—creative strategy, finance, production, co-productions, and distribution—building stories designed to travel to global audiences.

Ashillagh Marufu

Head of Finance

Ashillagh Marufu boasts a Tax Honors and a BComm Accounting degree
from the prestigious Rhodes University. Initiating her journey in the media
sector with Endemol Shine Africa, she adeptly managed marquee
productions like Mnet’s 'Big Brother Africa' and 'Fear Factor'. In these roles,
she expertly handled significant budgets and supervised productions for
distinguished networks such as ZDF, HBO, UKTV, BBC, TLC, A&E, and
Discovery Channel.

A pivotal force behind the strategic formulation and operational leadership within the media realm, Ashillagh's recent notable
projects encompass 'Trackers', a six-part series for ZDF, HBO, Cinemax,
and M-Net. Furthermore, she served as the Executive Producer for
'Survival of the Species', a five-part documentary special for BBC Studios,
in addition to overseeing a collection of factual content distributed
globally through DCD.