Chris Jaftha: A Sensational Return to SA Television - 26 November 2025

This week on our SA Television feature, we sit down with one of the most charismatic and multifaceted talents in the industry — Chris Jaftha. Fresh from his standout lead role in Khaki Fever, which earned him a National Film and Television Award nomination, Chris joins us to talk about his remarkable comeback to the small screen. From television and film to theatre, dance, modelling, and international training at the Stella Adler School of Film in Los Angeles, Chris has built an enviable artistic résumé. In this interview, he reflects on his journey, his recent success, and the “electric energy” of returning to live theatre in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. We also delve into his early days raising funds for HIV/AIDS orphanages through industrial theatre, explore how his personal and professional outlook has evolved, and find out what turning 40 means for the next chapter of his life.