Unmerry Tradwives: The Polygamist: Netflix ‘supernovella’ tops Madlanga Commission as national conversation (opens original article in a new tab)

Netflix's The Polygamist has ignited a national debate in South Africa by addressing polygamy, domestic violence, and patriarchal issues, influencing public discourse and a government campaign against gender-based violence.

• The Polygamist, a Netflix series, became a national conversation in South Africa by highlighting polygamy, patriarchal privilege, and domestic violence.
• The series sparked debates on the realities of polygamous relationships and their impact on women and children.
• The Department of Transport and Community Safety in Limpopo used the show's themes to campaign against gender-based violence and femicide.