EP 8 - LEGENDARY ACTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER CASSIUS TLHOTLALEMAJE | MICHAEL JACKSON DANCE | IPHI INTOMBI

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Welcome to the latest edition of the Sambench Podcast — and today, we’re doing something special: we’re kicking it off in the comfort of Cassius Tlhotlhalemaje’s home. Yep, you heard that right. Grab your favourite drink, get comfy, and join me, your host Mdl, as Cassius opens up about his remarkable journey as actor, choreographer and art-director.

📺 From humble beginnings on the dance floor to commanding the stage as a performer and creator, Cassius brings flair, grit and laughs into every moment. You might know him from his work in dancing, choreography and screen—he’s been recognised for his skills as a choreographer, dancer and actor.

🚀 In this episode we unpack:

The moment Cassius found his calling in theatre & dance.

What really goes on behind the scenes when you’re both the choreographer and the performer.

The art direction angle: how he brings big visions to life with limited resources.

Funny, raw, and inspiring stories from his career – the wins, the missteps, and the unexpected twists.

What keeps him going, and what it means to thrive as a Black creative in today’s world.


🎉 Expect candid chats, laughter, meaningful reflections—and yes, some spicy confessionals about those “oops” moments you won’t want to miss.

👉 So if you’re ready to be inspired, entertained, and maybe even moved, hit PLAY, invite a friend, and let’s dive in.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this video so we can keep bringing you more conversations with trail-blazing women and men making waves. Drop a comment below: What part of Cassius’s journey spoke to you the most? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks for tuning in — and now, let the story begin! 🎧