Fashioning Modern Africanism

Romance, rivalry and revenge – that’s what Mzansi Magic viewers can expect when the country’s most buzzed-about show,  The Wife , premieres on the channel on 12 September. The hit show, which is a Showmax Original, will air three nights a week – Compact subscribers can catch it every Monday to Wednesday at 21h30. Mzansi Magic viewers can also enjoy the omnibus on Saturdays from 21h30-23h00. The most-watched series in Showmax history,  The Wife  has broken several records on the platform. The premiere of the recently concluded season 2 enjoyed the most first-day views on the streaming service – beating its own previous record for the season 1 premiere. “Having seen its impressive and record-breaking performance on Showmax, we have decided to bring  The Wife  to our DStv Compact subscribers so that they can get in on the action. We know that our viewers will fall in love with the story and its characters. It’s a show that has resonated deeply with many, and we’re glad to bring all of our

After two successful and acclaimed seasons, Mzansi Magic’s undercover thriller drama  Housekeepers  is back with what promises to be another nail-biting season, premiering on 4 April. Starring Thando Thabethe, who reprises her role as Linda, and Paballo Koza as her brother Mtho, the series follows an agent solving criminal cases – while undercover as the house help. And while Linda has massive crime to uncover in season 3, her biggest fight is her desperate attempt to save Mtho’s life. In varsity and adjusting to his and his sister’s new financially secure reality, Mtho is accused of a shocking crime. Can Linda prove his innocence while keeping her true identity hidden from her dangerous new employers? The  Housekeepers  season 3 cast includes Gabriel Simphiwe Mini ( Zabalaza ), Ernest Ndlovu ( Gomora ,  Isibaya ), Andile Mxakaza ( Isibaya ), Noxolo Dlamini ( Isibaya ), Fezile Makhanya ( Rockville ,  Unmarried ,  The Queen ), and TV presenting legend Zandi Nhlapho. “We’re happy to keep

The coveted Sunday night primetime slot has been dominated by Mzansi Magic for several years, and now the channel is taking things a step further with a new flagship drama,   Umbuso , premiering on 3 April at 20h00.     It features strong performances from a star-studded and acclaimed cast including Lillian Dube, Bheki Sibiya, Sandile Mahlangu, Mzwandile Ngubeni, Zinzi Zungu, Christopher Jafta, Makhaola Ndebele and Omuhle Gela.     Umbuso   is a story about street-smart businessman, Ma E (Sibiya) and people’s politician, Tiny (Ndebele), two old comrades determined to secure a post-struggle legacy for themselves and their families.   However, after a brutal and bloody murder that shakes everyone to their core,   a long-hidden and dark secret is finally revealed, cutting to the heart of both families. At the centre of it all is Qhawe (Kwanele Mthethwa), a daughter trying to keep her family – and its business – together.      “Sunday’s primetime slot is critical for us a channel, and our

Mzansi Magic’s red-hot original drama lineup will see two fantastic new additions in October: the Sthandiwe Kgoroge-led Sunday night thriller,  Umkhokha , and the Zandile Msutwana-starring family drama  Grootboom and Sons , which will take over Monday nights. Umkhokha  is an intriguing take on power and betrayal, while  Grootboom and  Sons follows a family at war over their legacy.  Umkhokha  is another excellent addition to our Sunday night roster, which continues to perform exceptionally well with Mzansi Magic audiences “ Our dramas are the top viewed on DStv Compact during their  time slots. We’re delighted to have such successes and are inspired to keep bringing our viewers content that keeps them glued to their screens. We are confident that both Umkhokha with Grootboom and sons will continue this winning formula,” says Nomsa Philiso Director of Local Entertainment Channels at Mnet Umkhokha  a story about two families at war with each other, Sthandiwe Kgoroge (Mzansi Magic’s  The

Renowned choreographer, fitness and wellness coach and actress Khabonina Qubeka has joined the cast of Mzansi Magic drama series  Abomama,  which is set to hit our TV screens for a second season of more turmoil, drama and suspense as Tshidi, Fumane, Mapule and Dora deal with the consequences of their actions. Khabonina stars as Tshidi, the unhappy wife of a doctor who is dealing with infertility and an unstable marriage, and is joined by Joyce Skefu (Fumane), Nokuthula Ledwaba (Mapule) and Unathi Guma (Dora) as the women of God who find themselves drawn into a world of organised crime. After they find a stash of stolen cash, they are forced to use their stokvel to launder money for the “real” owner of the stolen loot, Bonanza, played by Kenneth Nkosi. This season, viewers can expect more thrilling drama as the women try separately to move on with their lives following the murder of Bonanza. But they are forced back together when a naked, young woman mysteriously arrives on the steps of

After being part of five great seasons of Mzansi Magic’s popular telenovela, The Queen, Loyiso MacDonald is leaving the telenovela. The Actor plays the composed character of Kagiso Khoza who is affectionately known as ‘’Sgaqagaqa’’. According to Mzansi Magic's Statement the actor is leaving the telenovela to pursue other endeavors, but there was no comment from the actor himself - rise eyebrows.  “MacDonald has entertained our viewers over the past five seasons and  over the years many of them have fallen in love with his character. As Mzansi Magic, we would like to thank him for his contribution and  wish him well in his future plans . It is always sad when a talent leaves a show. However, that is the nature of the business. It also means we are a platform that grows individuals to be more daring and more explorative,” says Nomsa Philiso, the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.

Thespians Sello Maake Ka Ncube and Lerato Mvelase will star alongside each other as husband and wife in The Station, a new drama series that will see power dynamics come to play between four employees who suddenly become shareholders of a filling station. When Don [Legendary Owen Sejake] leaves his station to his four employees, a lot of scheming and backstabbing comes into play as they all try to take control of the station. But a clash of personalities and them working against each other threatens to destroy the legacy left by Don, their ex-boss who was known as a successful businessman with a passion for giving back to the community. “This is a classic South African story. Everyday people find themselves inheriting fortunes from their bosses or family members and the defining factor is how they are able to navigate through their easily acquired riches,” says Nomsa Philiso, the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net The show will also see actor Siphamandla Ndhludhlu star a

Good news for Rockville fans – Rockville, SA’s most-loved drama series, will return for Season Five with the actor Wiseman Zitha joining an esemble cast as a new gigolo in town. The actor will play a young man who will do whatever it takes to secure the bag, including marrying an older woman. Zitha shot to fame playing a lead on SABC 2 xiTsonga drama series.  The last four seasons of Rockville told a tale of JB [Shona Ferguson], a high-flying underworld figure involved in a ring of prostitution at his top-class cigar lounge in Rockville in Sandton.  The business dominated the underworld scene and caused a rift between JB’s middle-class family and that of his in-laws, who are a working-class household. Season Five will explore how their now five-star legitimate establishment owner and his wife Lindi [Enhle-Mbali Mlotshwa], have to turn Hotel Paradiso into a money spinner again as the aftermath of death has dried up their coffers and put many livelihoods on the line as room bookings dwin

DiepCity produced by the award-winning creator and director of popular drama Lockdown, Mandla N of Black Brain Productions is a fresh new telenovela that explores the struggle of four young women trying to make their way in the world.  The show focuses on disillusioned - young women who were forced into crime while in high school, just to make ends meet. Renowned actress Dawn Thandeka King, Nozuko Ncayiyane and actor Mduduzi Mabaso are among a list of stars that will feature on DiepCity, a new crime thriller that will premiere on Mzansi Magic in April. The world comes crumbling down for small-time house burglar Nox played by Nozuko Ncayiyane after her bright straight A student younger brother Sibusiso played by Tshiamo Molobi is fatally shot during a house robbery he was not supposed to be part of in the leafy suburbs of Johannesburg, which was set up by a rogue security guard and low-level gangster Elliot played by Mduduzi Mabaso. After doing time behind bars following her arrest, Nox

Bra Rex Veteran actor Sello Maake ka-Ncube is in the 18 area in   Vula Vala , a new drama series that premieres on Mzansi Magic DStv channel 161 on the 4 October 2020.  Maake ka-Ncube will bring to life Bra Rex, a retired soccer player-turned club owner. He is a ruthless businessman whose past life catches up with him as he tries to revive The Warriors, his struggling soccer outfit.   This drama series set in Kwa Thema Ekurhuleni, will take viewers on an emotional rollercoaster ride where family meets football, business, crime and betrayal. Mzi Vula Vala produced by Black Brain Pictures is a story of a young man in his 20s, who leaves Ladysmith to go work for his uncle and to find a better life in Johannesburg. The plot twists after the young man, Mzi, an aspiring soccer player, finds himself playing for The Warriors, a team owned by Bra Rex and an old secret is revealed to everyone’s dismay. Lefa Bra Gap Mam' Dudu “In this classic football family tale, the past meets the future wi