Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Reacting to actor's surprise South African accent in new action blockbuster

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One accent that tends to make headlines whenever even the best of the best Hollywood actors try to tackle it is the South African accent.
The most infamous examples are Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Blood Diamond' and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar in 'Invictus'.
Not every actor can be an accent expert, but does this one pass the test?
16 Jun 9AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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