Who’s who in Mpondoland on DStv

Thembekile Komani as Mkhondwana

Thembekile Komani plays the character of Mkhondwana, the reluctant heir set to take over as the “green thumb” of the village. He plans to eventually leave the village for the city to pursue his artistic interests, so he’s hesitant to take up the powerful role, but is forced to accept it. You can see Thembekile in the first season of Shaka iLembe as Qinisani.

All the episodes for Shaka iLembe S1 are available to binge on DStv Stream.

Tina Jaxa as Pele-Pele

Tina Jaxa plays Pele-Pele, a greedy, power-hungry outsider and big pharmaceutical villain who demands that the villagers sell her their marijuana plantations, throwing the once-harmonious world of KwaKhonjwayo into chaos. You can catch her commanding presence in Inimba as Nomfundiso, who is the aunt of Lazarus. You’ve also seen her as Nomvelo in the new BET drama Black Gold.

Catch Inimba weekdays at 9PM on Mzansi Magic, Channel 161. Black Gold airs Monday to Wednesdays at 6:30PM on BET Africa, Channel 129.

Anele Matoti as Mahamba

Anele plays the character of Mahamba, who is responsible for client procurement and buying the KwaKhonjwayo produce. When he is falsely accused of a crime, he is resolute in clearing his name. You can watch him as Frank in M-Net’s quirky murder mystery Recipes for Love and Murder.

The series is available to binge on DStv Stream.

Luzuko Nkqeto as Mzwakali

Luzuko Nkqeto takes on the role of Mzwakali in this unique and culturally rich narrative. You can watch him as Mr Ngcukana, the strict father of Lazarus in Mzansi Magic hit telenovela Inimba.

Catch Inimba weekdays at 9PM on Mzansi Magic, Channel 161.

Khojane Morai as Dalindyebo

This rising star plays Dalindyebo in this new drama. You can watch him as Thando in Recipes for Love and Murder, and he has also featured as Bongani in M-Net drama White Lies.

Both series are available to binge on DStv Stream.

Shaka iLembe

Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the heroic rise of the iconic Zulu king, played as an adult by Lemogang Tsipa and a boy by newcomer Ntando Zondi.

Stream all episodes for Shaka iLembe S1-2 on DStv Stream

Outlaws S2

Set in the lush but lawless land on the border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, Outlaws is the story of two families at war with each other: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyela clan and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts'eoles. Outlaws S2 airs on Saturdays at 8PM on Mzansi Magic, Channel 161.

Reyka

In this thrilling season finale, another brutal murder at Lover’s Lane leads Reyka deep into the sex worker trade and to the truth behind what happened to Jodie’s mother.

All the episodes for Reyka S1-2 are available to binge on DStv Stream.

Levels

When R1 billion in foreign currency vanishes in a bold heist at a private airport, Crime Intelligence calls in top detective Bongi Nkosi to head up the investigation. But her world is shaken when a rising star from head office, Detective Stephen Vilakazi  is sent to be part of the investigation.

Levels is available to binge on DStv Stream.

Homecoming

Homecoming follows Zethu, a top medical graduate who returns to her rural hometown of Bergville with no job and shattered dreams. Just when it seems like all is lost, she crosses paths with Sifiso, a local cop by day and traditional healer by night, and everything begins to shift.

Watch Homecoming S1 every Monday to Wednesday at 6:30PM on Mzansi Wethu, Channel 163.