Cast

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa is a South African award-winning actress and fashion designer known for her breakthrough role on the 2006 South African television series "Tshisa." Mlotshwa has since been cast on numerous South African television soapies and drama series, including the telenovela "iNkaba," "Moferefere Lenyalong," "Soul City," "Sokhulu and Partners," "Rhythm City," "Rockville" and "7de Laan." In 2009, Mlotshwa hosted the Channel O series "Young, Gifted and Black" and went on to host ANN7's "Starbiz." In 2018, she was cast as the lead actress for the short film "Lace," which won Best Film, Audience Favourite, Best Actress, Best Writing, Best Directing and Best Special Effects for the 48 Hour Film Project in Johannesburg. In 2019, Mlotshwa was cast as supporting lead for the series "The Herd," as well as the lead in "Isibaya." She owned the South African silver screen after she was cast as the lead in the biopics "Loving Thokoza," "Slay" and "U'Hambo."

Mduduzi Mabaso is a South African actor best known for his starring role as the gangster Suffocate on the e.tv soapie "Rhythm City," appearing from the show's debut in 2007 to its last episode in 2021. He won the Golden Horn for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Soap for his role as Suffocate at the 3rd Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) in 2009. Mabaso's other television credits include "Zone 14," "A Place Called Home," "Yizo Yizo 2," "Justice For All 4," "Soul City," "Heartlines: Grace" and "Chicken Biznis." His movies include "Hotel Rwanda," "Catch a Fire," "Meokgo and the Stickfighter," and "Blood Diamond." His special skills include martial arts, dancing, directing and writing. Mabaso was born and has spent his whole life in Alexandra, apart from three years he spent as a young child in Transkei. He discovered his passion for drama at school.

Gabisile Tshabalala is a multifaceted South African actress, singer, presenter and philanthropist. Known for her dynamic presence and storytelling ability in the mass media, Tshabalala has established herself as a versatile and influential figure in the entertainment industry.

Kealeboga Masango is a South African actress best known for her role as Zinhle on the e.tv soapie "Rhythm City." Hailing from Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal, she made her acting debut as Zinhle Ngobese on "Rhythm City" at the age of 16. She landed her first starring television role on the second season of the Mzansi Magic drama anthology series "aYeYe," playing the role of Ntsiki. Masango then had a recurring role as Mimi on the final season of the 1Magic soapie "The River," then she went on to have a starring role as the fiery Buhle Kunene, the head girl of Olifantsfontein, on the Showmax young adult drama series "Youngins." Masango made her debut on BET Africa in the starring role of Noks in the boxing drama series "Pound 4 Pound." The following year, she landed a starring role in the Mzansi Magic telenovela "Genesis."

Kwanele Mthethwa is a South African actress who rose to fame while playing Ayanda on the Mzansi Magic telenovela "Isithembiso." Born and raised in Durban, she moved to Johannesburg in 2018 and immediately landed the role of Ayanda. Mthethwa next played the recurring role of Boity on the Mzansi Magic drama series "Abomama." Later that month, she starred in a second Mzansi Magic movie, "Umhlukanisi." Another film role followed: the Showmax Original Movie "Umakoti Wethu." Mthethwa next found herself in another recurring role as Phumeza on the Mzansi Magic series and flagship soapie, "The Queen." The following year, she starred in another Showmax Original movie, "Induku," and she also had a guest role on an episode of the 1Magic romantic comedy-drama series "Entangled."

Sne Mbatha is a distinguished South African artist, celebrated for her talents in dance, acting, choreography and stunt work. Notably, she portrayed the character Okankan in the 2022 film "The Woman King," sharing the screen with Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu. Mbatha's multifaceted career includes being the face of Africa's MTV Base Dance Nation and leading creative teams in planning and choreographing the DSTV Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards. Mbatha's journey began with her participation on the South African version of "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2010. She is widely recognized for her exceptional work in the hip-hop genre and notably served as the lead dancer in the music video for Omarion's 2017 single "Distance." In June 2021, Mbatha made her acting debut with the role of Zinhle on the Netflix series "JIVA!"

Nicole Bessick is an acclaimed actress, TV presenter, celebrity boxing champion and CEO of The Fight for Good Foundation, South Africa's first ever anti-GBV initiative that takes women from victim to warrior in 12 weeks. Bessick first appeared onscreen in the locally produced and internationally acclaimed crime- thriller "Cold Harbour." Since then, she's made a name for herself in "Is'Phindiselo" (eTV), "No Hiding Here" (Showmax), "Lockdown Heights" (Instanovela), and the SAFTA award-winning soap operas "Binnelanders" and "Broken Vows." More recently, she appeared in "Kings of Joburg" (Netflix), "Smoke & Mirrors" (ETV) and "Miseducation" (Netflix). Her international credits include the Netflix hit "Black Mirror" and Investigation Discovery's "Killer Instinct."

Brandon Auret is a South African actor best known for his starring role as Leon du Plessis on the SABC3 soap opera "Isidingo" from 1998-2005. He also had a starring role as William, a handsome but sinister character with a few secrets and skeletons in his closet, on the GO/M-Net drama series "Angel's Song." Auret has acted in numerous other television series, including "Zet," "Egoli," "SOS," "Laugh Out Loud," "One Way," "Wild at Heart" and "Tshisa." He has also acted in numerous feature films, including "Catch a Fire," "Hansie: A True Story," "District 9," "Swop!" "Winnie," and "Elysium." He is also a singer and can play the guitar and harmonica.

Don Mlangeni Nawa is an actor with 45 years of experience in the industry. From 1980 to 1989, he did numerous musical theatre productions with Gibson Kente. Among his television show credits are "Ifa lika Mthethwa," "Sgud Snays," "uBambo Lwam," Kwakhala Nyonini" and "Going Up." He received a Best Actor honor for his performance in "Hlala Kwabafileyo" Parts 1 and 2. He also received 10 nominations for Best Actor in "Isdingo." Lastly, he received the FNB Vita Awards for Best Plays in Theatre at the Windybrow Theatre Festval in 1994 and 1996.