Where to see the cast of Outlaws S2 on Showmax

With the first two episodes of Outlaws Season 2 having just dropped on Showmax, we return to the world of two families at war: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyelas and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles. Produced by Tshedza Pictures, the powerhouse behind record-holders 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 waiting for the second season with bated breath. 

Season 2 welcomes new cast member Noluthando Ngema (Mbali in Ithonga) stepping into the role of Sihle Biyela. She 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) returns as her brother Bandile, and fresh faces include Thandolwethu Zondi (Bolt in GO!), recently nominated for Best Newcomer for the National Film and TV Awards 2025, plus Mamodibe Ramodibe (Sihle in Black Tax). 

Where to watch Outlaws S2

Catch new episodes of Outlaws every Monday on Showmax, and every Saturday at 8PM on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) from 22 November. Make it your weekly appointment for drama, suspense, and twists that’ll leave you guessing until the very end. 

What happens in Outlaws S2?

In Outlaws Season 2, we return to a world forever changed by the chaos and heartbreak of the first season. 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. This season explores whether love can truly heal generations of hatred or if some divides run too deep to mend.

Meet the cast of Outlaws and where to see them on Showmax

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. You can also watch Thembinkosi in fan favourites like The River, The Republic S1, Adulting, and as King Dingiswayo in Shaka iLembe, a role that won him a SAFTA for Best Actor. He also earned Best Supporting Actor for his unforgettable role as Mabutho in The River. Now, he returns in his SAFTA-nominated role as Bandile in Outlaws Season 2.

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. In a recent interview, she opened up about joining Outlaws and what the role has meant for her growth as an actress.

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, starred as Nolwazi in The River and played a prison governor Beauty in Lockdown.

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 played a role of Mbhobho in Shaka iLembe.

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.

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. You can also watch Mmabatho 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 the police captain in 016FM and he also played the role of Nqetho in Shaka iLembe S2.

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. 

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