From Thembinkosi Mthembu to Noluthando Ngema, see the cast of Outlaws in some of their other acclaimed roles on DStv.
With the first two episodes of Outlaws Season 2 coming to Mzansi Magic this Saturday, 22 November at 8PM, viewers are pulled into the gripping clash between two families at war: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyelas and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles.
Produced by Tshedza Pictures, the powerhouse behind record-holding Showmax Originals like Adulting and Youngins and the International Emmy-nominated The River, the fan-favourite series was named Best Telenovela at the 2024 South African Film and Television Awards, and fans have been counting down the days to its explosive second season.
Season 2 introduces Noluthando Ngema (Mbali in Ithonga) as the new Sihle Biyela, a woman who gives up her entire family and community to build a life with her lover, Leruo Ts’eole (played by Lehlohonolo Mayeza). Meanwhile, double SAFTA winner Thembinkosi Mthembu (Dingiswayo in Shaka iLembe) steps back into his role of her brother, Bandile. This season introduces fresh faces like Thandolwethu Zondi (Bolt in GO!), recently nominated for Best Newcomer for the National Film and TV Awards 2025, and Mamodibe Ramodibe (Sihle in Black Tax).
Where to watch Outlaws S2
Catch brand-new episodes of Outlaws every Monday on Showmax, and every Saturday at 8PM on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) from 22 November. Settle in weekly for a gripping mix of drama, suspense, and unpredictable returns.
What happens in Outlaws S2?
Outlaws Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of Season 1’s devastating events. Sihle and Leruo’s forbidden love, which once defied all odds, now stands as both a symbol of hope and a reminder of the pain between the Biyela and Ts’eole families. As they try to build a new life together, deep wounds and old grudges between the Zulus and Sothos threaten to tear everything apart. The new season grapples with a powerful question: can love truly heal generations of hatred, or do some divides run too deep to mend?
Meet the cast of Outlaws and where to see them on DStv
Outlaws brings together a star-studded cast of returning favourites and exciting new faces – all talented actors you’ve seen shine in other top-rated series and films on Showmax. Here is the cast of Outlaws in some of the shows and movies they’ve starred in.
The cattle-farming Biyelas
Thembinkosi Mthembu as Bandile Biyela
In Outlaws Season 1, Bandile Biyela was his father’s son, passionate about the land, loyal to his roots, and a devoted husband to Nolwandle (Nosipho Pehlo). But in the new season, grief and rage reshape him. After losing his parents and seeing his sister Sihle fall for a man from the family that killed them, Bandile’s need to protect his own drives him to the edge. Now, he returns in his SAFTA-nominated role as Bandile in Outlaws Season 2. You can also watch Thembinkosi as King Dingiswayo in Shaka iLembe on DStv Stream, a role that won him a SAFTA for Best Actor. You can also catch him as the police officer and spiritual healer Sifiso Khubeka in Homecoming, airing every Monday to Wednesday at 6:30PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163.
Noluthando Ngema as Sihle Biyela
Noluthando Ngema replaces Nirvana Nokwe as Sihle Biyela, a woman who gives up her family and community for love. In Season 1, her epic romance with Leruo Ts’eole (played by Lehlohonolo Mayeza) turns tragic when his cattle raid leads to her parents’ deaths. Torn between love and loss, Sihle must face the painful truth that their relationship is built on betrayal. This is one of Noluthando’s breakthrough roles, alongside her role as Mbali Dladla in Ithonga. Catch her on Ithonga weekdays at 8:30PM on Mzansi Magic DStv Channel 161.
Slindile Nodangala as Deli Biyela
Slindile Nodangala plays Aunt Deli Biyela, the strong, proud matriarch of the Biyela family. After Bheki and Nandi’s passing, she and her husband, Emmanuel (played by Ncibijana Madlala), returned to the farm to help keep the family legacy alive. She captivated viewers as Deliwe Mbambo in Sibongile and the Dlaminis, and starred as Nolwazi in The River. Slindile played prison governor Beauty in Lockdown, now available to binge on DStv Stream.
Ncibijani Madlala as Emmanuel Biyela
Ncibijani Madlala plays Emmanuel Biyela, the stoic patriarch of the Biyela family. Married to Deli, he is defined by duty, loyalty, and the weight of family expectations. You’ve seen Ncibijani as Mjay in Gomora, and a wide range of roles in shows like Icala, Isibaya, Mzali Wam, and most recently in the role of Mbhobho in Shaka iLembe, now available to binge on DStv Stream.
Thandolwethu Zondi as Mthunzi Biyela
Thandolwethu Zondi stars as Mthunzi Biyela, the sweet and impulsive new love interest of Outlaws Season 2. The son of Emmanuel, Mthunzi is a source of tension in his parents’ marriage. At 20, he works at Okhabeni and quickly falls for Buang (played by Mamodibe Ramodibe), a young Sotho domestic worker, who is Nyakallo’s sister. This role marks another breakthrough for Thandolwethu, who previously impressed audiences as Nyembezi in Shaka iLembe, now available to binge on DStv Stream.
The cattle-raiding Ts’eoles
Lehlohonolo Mayeza as Leruo Ts’eole
Lehlohonolo Mayeza plays Leruo Ts’eole, Moretlo’s eldest son and the composed leader of her cattle-raiding syndicate. His world shifts when he falls for Sihle Biyela, the daughter of the man he’s been stealing from. Their forbidden love ignites a war between families, costing lives and deepening divisions between the Zulus and Sothos. Outlaws marks Lehlohonolo Mayeza’s first and breakthrough role, one that has changed his life. He speaks about this in a recent interview.
Mmabatho Mogomotsi as Moretlo Ts’eole
Veteran actress Mmabatho Mogomotsi, known for her iconic Yizo Yizo days, plays Moretlo Ts’eole, the formidable queenpin of Lesotho’s largest cattle-raiding syndicate. Tough, commanding, and a fearless strategist, she rules her empire with precision and is equally deadly on horseback and wielding a machine gun. She also starred as Mmaletsatsi in The River.
Keketso Mpitso as Tlali
Keketso Mpitso plays Tlali, Moretlo’s nephew. He is Leruo’s opposite: greedy, cunning, and hungry for power. Impulsive and often at odds with the syndicate, he aligns with his father’s bitter agenda. You can also catch the rising star as Nqetho in Shaka iLembe S2, now available to binge on DStv Stream.
Seipati Mahamu as Nyakallo
Seipati Mahamu plays Nyakallo, Tlali’s fearless partner in crime. She is sharp, seductive, and dangerously strategic. Once in love with Leruo, she turns to Tlali after being left for a Zulu girl, forming a “ride-or-die” alliance fueled by revenge. You’ve seen her as Phindile in the hit drama series Adulting S1 and she also featured in Isithembiso.
Mamodibe Ramodibe as Buang
Mamodibe Ramodibe plays Buang, a young, sweet, and diligent Sotho domestic worker at the Biyela farm. Sister to Nyakallo, she keeps her head down and focuses on work, but finds herself drawn to Mthunzi, Emmanuel’s son. Caught between loyalty to her family and her growing love, Buang is swept into a conflict between communities, forced to navigate duty, desire, and the consequences of following her heart. You’ve seen her as Sihle in Black Tax S2. She speaks about joining the cast of Outlaws in this interview.
Katleho Mabote as Mosa
Katleho Mabote plays Mosa, who serves as the right‑hand man to Tlali in the cattle‑raiding operations. Loyal yet cunning, he works closely with Tlali while keeping tabs on Leruo, navigating the dangerous rivalry between the Ts’eole and Biyela families. Katleho had a breakthrough year in 2024, having starred in three Showmax Originals, namely as Tokollo in Youngins S2, as TK in 016FM and now Outlaws.
More returning characters in Outlaws S2
Nosipho Pehlo as Nolwandle
Bandile’s wife and mother of his kids. Nolwande grew up in KZN townships and had her sights set on the high life, until she met Bandile, a son of a farmer.
Ikobeng Moatlhodi as Sephamola
Ikobeng Moatlhodi stars as Sephamola, who works closely with Bandile on the farm, helping manage the land and ensuring the Biyela family legacy is upheld. Sephamola is loyal, observant, and deeply connected to those around him, often helping navigate the complicated dynamics of love, family, and duty on the farm.
Nyalleng Thibedi as Letsha
Nyalleng Thibedi plays Letsha, a grounded and courageous woman, who steps in to protect Sihle when danger strikes, offering shelter and support.
Love Outlaws? Watch these on DStv
Inimba
Inimba is a tale of love, sacrifice, and the unstoppable force of a mother's bond with her child. Zoleka Mabandla had it all but when her husband forced her to choose between her ambition and their family, she made the ultimate sacrifice. Fast-forward 20 years and she is now a tech mogul, looking to reclaim her life and the daughter she lost. But she soon learns that the past doesn't let go that easily. Catch Inimba weekdays at 9PM on Mzansi Magic Channel 161.
Shaka iLembe
As Shaka begins his reign as the new Zulu king, there's love, drama, betrayal, and so much more. The scenery is breathtaking while the music lifts the soul. How will he hold onto his power? Watch his journey on DStv Stream.
Homecoming
Set in the rural town of Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, Homecoming follows Zethu Hlongwane, played by Mpume “Six” Nyamane, a straight-A medical graduate hoping to become one of the country’s few Black female surgeons. Homecoming airs every Monday to Wednesday at 6:30PM on Mzansi Wethu Channel 163.
Youngins
A hard-hitting teen telenovela set at a boarding school in Johannesburg. When a teen flees from a family tragedy in rural KZN to a boarding school in Jozi, she finds herself entangled in a scandal of epic proportions. Follow the journey of the Olifants Five on DStv Stream. Season 2-4 is available on Showmax.
Ithonga
Ithonga is a thrilling drama about love, brotherhood and the unbreakable bond of twins. The show dives deep into this notion with Banele and Sanele, twin brothers walking two completely different paths – one in the light, the other in the shadows - but their fates are forever linked. Ithonga weekdays at 8:30PM on Mzansi Magic DStv Channel 161.
Get the DStv app (Apple, Android or Huawei) and download episodes to watch on your phone or tablet – just remember to connect to the Wi-Fi first so there are no surprise data costs.
