Empini S1

Made in South Africa

Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama about Ndoni, a deeply troubled private security bodyguard in search of answers. All the episodes are ready to binge.

Multi-award winner Nambitha Ben-Mazwi is starring in her first Showmax Original, Empini, opposite three-time SAFTA winner Siyabonga Thwala.

Set in the dangerous world of the private security industry, the 52-episode series is a high-stakes, action-packed drama about Ndoni Themba (Ben-Mazwi), a deeply troubled private security bodyguard in search of answers.

Thwala plays her mentor, Khaya Bhodoza: a prominent businessman and political stalwart.

Ben-Mazwi, nicknamed Lady Nam by her fans, was named Hot Chick of the Year at the Feather Awards and Most Stylish Performing Artist in Film/TV at the SA Style Awards. A Global Citizen ambassador, she was hand-picked by Beyoncé to appear in Black Is King and has had trending roles in the likes of The Queen, The Estate, Scandal, Broken Vows and Doubt.

Thwala has won Best Actor SAFTAs for his iconic roles as Mpiyakhe on Isibaya (which also earned him a Royalty Soapie Award), Vusi Zwane on Scandal!, and Musa on Intersexions. He’s also a fan-favourite from the likes of eHostela, The River, and The Republic.

Empini’s all-star cast also includes industry legend Owen Sejake (Tsotsi, Beat the Drum) as General Moeti, SAFTA winner Charmaine Mtinta (Yizo Yizo, How To Ruin Christmas, Isono, and Makoti) as Dorah Themba, and SAFTA and Africa Movie Academy Award nominee Neo Ntlatleng (Zone 14, Soul City) as Ghathuso Moeti, not to mention the likes of Angela Sithole, Sparky Xulu, Amahle Khumalo and Ernest Ndlovu.

All the episodes for Empini S1 are ready to bingewatch on Showmax.

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Owen Sejake as General

General Moeti is a powerful political figure who wants to run for Deputy President.

Angela Sithole as Winnie

Winnie Bhodoza is the wife of Khaya Bhodoza and will do everything to ensure that the Bhodoza name remains clean in the public eye.

Three-time SAFTA winner Siyabonga Thwala stars as Khaya in Empini

Siyabonga Thwala as Khaya

Khaya Bhodoza is a prominent businessman and political stalwart who was present the night of Bonga’s murder.

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi stars as Ndoni in Empini

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi as Ndoni

Ndoni Themba is a deeply troubled private security bodyguard in search of answers.

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