A video circulating online, which is said to show an interview involving a woman identified as Thabiso Zuma at African Casting, has reignited public discussion about the agency. According to the video, the interview begins as what appears to be a standard casting session before the conversation gradually shifts into increasingly personal territory.
The footage has attracted significant attention on social media, with many users referencing previous public warnings issued by police regarding individuals allegedly posing as casting agents to exploit job seekers. The allegations mentioned in the video have not been independently verified, and any investigations or legal proceedings would determine the facts
According to the video, the interviewer first asks Thabiso who she would invite to dinner if she could choose anyone in the world. She responds that she would choose Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema. The interviewer follows up by asking about his music before shifting the conversation toward her own musical interests. She says she enjoys listening to music while showering and mentions Billie Eilish’s song “Wildflower” as one of her favourites.
The interview continues with everyday questions about communication habits and personal experiences. The interviewer asks whether she plans what she is going to say before making telephone calls, to which she replies that she prefers being spontaneous. She is then asked how many times she has lost her cellphone. According to the recording, she explains that she has lost it three times, including one occasion when a man borrowed her phone and never returned it.
As the interview progresses, the questions become noticeably more personal. The interviewer asks whether she has any thoughts about how she might die and whether she would change anything about her life if she knew she had only one year left to live. She responds that she would want to change her lifestyle and become a better person by avoiding behaviour she considers “naughty.
The conversation later turns to hypothetical questions about gaining superpowers. Thabiso reportedly says she would choose teleportation or invisibility. The interviewer then discusses the idea of invisibility and refers to the film The Invisible Man, making comments about how the character would need to remove his clothes to become completely invisible. The exchange has drawn criticism online from viewers who believe the questioning became increasingly inappropriate for what was presented as a professional casting interview.
According to the video, the interviewer also asks where she sees herself in five years. She says she hopes to own her own house, build her personal brand and eventually open a boutique selling clothes. She also mentions an ambition to own a bar or nightclub in the future.
The discussion later shifts to nightlife, with the interviewer asking whether she enjoys clubbing and what the “craziest” thing she has ever done was. She responds by describing a personal experience near a graveyard, saying it was unusual but memorable. The interviewer then asks her to name her favourite body part, to which she replies that it is her breasts. The video ends this portion of the interview before the alleged events discussed by many social media users.
The video has prompted renewed calls for job seekers, particularly young people hoping to enter the entertainment industry, to verify agencies thoroughly before attending interviews. Viewers have also encouraged aspiring models and actors to avoid situations where interviews take place in isolated locations or where questions become unrelated to legitimate casting requirements.
For those looking for employment without a Grade 12 certificate, there are many legitimate opportunities that can provide a stable income without exposing applicants to risky situations.
Security guarding is one option, with many companies employing guards after they complete the required security training and registration. Experience and reliability are often valued more than formal academic qualifications.”