2 October 2024
Magaeng S1
SAFTA winner Khabonina Qubeka (Shaka iLembe) stars in Magaeng as Zama Ndaba, the glamorous wife of a vengeful crime boss, who is forced to go into witness protection in a small rural town, with her estranged teenage kids in tow.
Produced by Burnt Onion Productions (How to Ruin Christmas), the Mzansi Magic series co-stars SAFTA winner Themba Ndaba (Brutus Khoza in The Queen) as Zama’s manipulative husband Bheki; Thato Molamu (Losing Lerato, The Queen) as Thabang, the local police captain; and Tinah Mnumzana (Flora on The River), who is up for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy at this year’s SAFTAs as Koko.
Kagiso Malefane is also nominated for Art Direction at the SAFTAs.
Also look out for SAFTA winner Sdumo Mtshali, former Generations star Kagiso Rakosa, and guest appearances from Lethabo LeJoy Mathatho (The Real Housewives franchise) and fashion icon Phupho Gumede.
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