A stellar cast, gripping plot and twisting suspense make local thriller Uncovered one to watch this month. Uncovered premieres at Rosebank's The Zone on 15 August 2019, with welcome drinks courtesy of Whitney Neil Gin. Fans will then have the opportunity to meet some of South Africa's leading talent during the film's opening weekend: Meet and greet the cast on 31 August 2019 at Ster-Kinekor cinemas in Sterland, Maponya Mall and Mall of Africa, and then on 1 September 2019 at Southgate and The Zone.

Directed by Zuko Nodada, Uncovered stars Nqobile Khumalo as Aluta, a determined young woman who dreams of corporate success. But when her journalist sister is killed while investigating a mining conspiracy involving her own boss, Aluta's plans are derailed, and she must fight to bring her sister’s killers to justice. As the plot unfolds, Uncovered twists and turns its way through some of South Africa's most pressing issues, leading Aluta to confront the festering evil of violence and corruption. Uncovered also stars Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Fezile Makhanya, Sorisha Naidoo, Thenjiwe Khambule and Robert Hobbs, and releases nationwide on 30 August 2019.

Watch the trailer here.

Age restriction: 13

Run time: TBC