Mma Ramotswe movie buttresses South African dominance

For some film reviewers and locals, the fact that the actors are mostly South African is a cause of concern. "Despite being produced entirely in Botswana, however, it is surprising that certain words have been pronounced differently from local usage.

For instance, in Setswana the common address of a man as 'Rra' is pronounced 'Rae' rather than the usual form which uses a short 'a'. Also, the Setswana name Mmapula is pronounced in the series with emphasis on the short 'a', rather than on the long 'u' which most Batswana would use," the United Kingdom's Guardian film critic, Sam Wollaston wrote. The cast of Brenda Nxoli (who plays Florence), Desmond Dube (BK), Tumisho Masha (Lucky Sesana), Harriet Lenabe (Mmanotshi), Lindani Nkosi (Hector Lepodisi), Vusi Kunene (Doctor Gulubane) makes one feel they are watching a South African movie or soapie.