One Weeks

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One Weeks follows Fana, a charming high-school dropout from Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating successful lawyer Lihle.

One Weeks is a family situational comedy about Fana, a charming high-school dropout from the streets of Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating Lihle - a very successful lawyer.

He then has to rely on the help of Lihle’s sharp-witted 10-year-old daughter, Angie, to avoid losing her to rich men.

One Weeks stars Zakhele Mabasa-Mokone (Isibaya) and Sihle Ndaba (Soweto Love Story) as Fana and Lihle respectively, with Mangaliso Aluta Mthembu as Angie. Created and written by Chris Q Radebe (Icala, Isifiso), the comedy also stars the likes of Siphiwe Mtshali (Entangled, Tsha Tsha) and Mpho Malatsi (Backstage, Scandal!).

One Weeks is now available to binge-watch on Showmax.

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