Fashioning Modern Africanism

Most of you are already hooked to your screens as Mzansi Magic have started showing their new telenovela, Gomora. Let’s meet some of the cast member who are bringing these characters to life.   Thathi played by Katlego Danke   Thathi grew up in Alex with her mother Sonto and her sister Beauty. She knew struggle as a child, although her mother always was able to provide for her through various criminal enterprises. Thathi was always the most beautiful girl in school, the most charismatic, and the most popular. Thathi chose the easy life offered by her new husband Mbongeni. She raised two children with Mbongeni in the beautiful mansion he bought for their family. She never worked a day in her life.   Mbongeni played by Themba Ndaba   Mbongeni is the CEO and one of the major shareholders of CBS bank. An alpha male, extremely confident in his abilities. He is the husband to Thathi. He married her when he was in his late twenties and had just started the bank. For years he’s been chowing mo

For many South Africans it’s easy to imagine a setting where two different worlds exist side by side and it is almost normal for one family to live lavishly while the other is barely able to make ends meet. What is a bit more challenging to imagine however, is when an unfortunate series of events causes both families to collide in the most thrilling way – revealing a complex story of romance, social inequalities and prejudices (as well as a surprising romance) in Mzansi Magic’s fascinating new telenovela,  Gomora . For those in the know,  Gomora  is also the nickname of the famous and beloved Johannesburg Kasi, Alexandra. The hustle and bustle of the township and its colourful flavour is the vibrant home of the series, which explores the disparity between lower and upper-class members of our country. With the contrast between the two worlds brought to life through one of the most innovative filming styles. “Our customers are in for a real treat with  Gomora . It is a re