The movie featured a strong local cast with the likes of Thembi Seete, Shona Ferguson and Mara Louw. Fans took to Twitter with their comments on the film:
#TheGift Best film I've seen in a long time. Thank you @FERGUSON_FILMS
— Sihle M (@sihletheone) December 8, 2014
@Shona_Ferguson watched #thegift yesterday proud proud proud motswana
— boitshoko nawa (@ntshoki) December 8, 2014
#Thegift is by far the best South African movie I've ever watched !!!! ☺
— RιkyRιck♡ follows me (@OMG_ItsZanZan) December 8, 2014
A black family tale told in a black way, oozing excellence and artistic integrity! My hope is revived in #SAMovies #TheGift
— Inheritance_ ZimPrez (@GloriaBosman) December 8, 2014
So my mind is still playing #TheGift I must say its a great movie indeed from the beginning to the end
— Mulanga Manngo (@covey_baby) December 8, 2014
Hats off to @Connie_Ferguson #TheGift was intriguing it potrayed the amount of talent you and your hubby have. Keep up the good work!
— KelebogileMotlhomedi (@kele_bo) December 8, 2014
#Thegift is awesome! My Fam and I laughed, screamed, cried and shouted. Great work cast, crew and creators. #SAcontent
— Mocchachino Ochi (@Mocchachino) December 8, 2014
Thembi Seete’s flawless beauty and amazing talent did not go unnoticed:
Thembi Seete is gorgeous yo...! Choooo #TheGift
— Kgau_XCX (@Ke_Kgau) December 7, 2014
Thembi Seete is gifted and getting younger yet wiser. #TheGift #FergusonFilms
— Mvuzo Mbelekane (@MvuzoMbelekane) December 7, 2014
@IamThembiSeete You keep getting better and better with every thing you do. Absolutely amazing #TheGift Shout out to you Miss Thembi!
— Tumelo Hope Makofane (@Tumi_Architect) December 7, 2014
#TheGift Thembi Seete is 37 years old yet she doesn't look a day over 30
— Dimakatso Mokwena (@TheRealMakisto) December 8, 2014
Thembi's body in those bodycon dresses was just!!!!!! #TheGift
— Scrapberry☆☆☆ (@OMG_ItsLJR) December 7, 2014
After a stellar performance, leading man Shona Ferguson definitely deserves to be our Man Crush Monday!
Definitely my ♥#MCM♥ afta ydays performance on #TheGift...my goodness..gave me chills down my spin @Shona_Ferguson♥♥♥ pic.twitter.com/JAaEevaxzP
— LeLe M (@Lebo_M_29) December 8, 2014
@Shona_Ferguson is hot. His eyes make me melt #TheGift.
— Caroline (@CarolineZAR) December 8, 2014