Where to see the cast of Levels on Showmax

With Shaka iLembe having wrapped its epic run, Mzansi Magic is wasting no time in delivering another must-watch drama. Levels is a gripping new crime series starring Lunathi Mampofu and Bonko Khoza, which has already set social media ablaze following its premiere.

New episodes of Levels Season 1 drop every Sunday on DStv Stream, and the buzz suggests it’s already building up to be one that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.

Where to watch Levels Season 1

Catch Levels every Sunday at 8PM only on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) and on DStv Stream. Make it your weekly appointment for drama, suspense, and twists that’ll leave you guessing until the very end.

When will Levels Season 1 be on Showmax?

At this time, Levels is not available on Showmax. However, fans can stream it live or catch up on DStv Stream every Sunday evening.

A billion-Rand heist, secrets, and power games

From the multi-award-winning writer and producer Busisiwe Ntintili (The Ntintili Factory), Levels is a fresh, local take on crime, ambition, and the seduction of sudden wealth. The series poses the ultimate “what if” question: What would you do if a billion Rand landed in your lap – no strings attached?

When R1 billion in foreign currency mysteriously disappears during a high-stakes heist at a private airport, Special Agent Bongi Nkosi (played by Lunathi Mampofu) is tasked with cracking the case. But things quickly get complicated when she's partnered with rising star Detective Steve Vilakazi (Bonko Khoza), who brings his own agenda and secrets to the investigation. As the pieces unravel, so does Bongi’s carefully hidden connection to the case.

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

Levels boasts a stellar cast of local favourites, many of whom you can also catch in other top-rated series and films on Showmax. Here are other shows and movies these talented actors have starred in.

Lunathi Mampofu 

SAFTA nominee Lunathi Mampofu plays Bongi Nkosi, the sharp and determined Special Agent at the centre of the investigation. Known for her commanding on-screen presence, Mampofu shines in this high-stakes crime thriller.

You’ve also seen her bring the heat in the gritty crime drama Code 13, the iEmmy-nominated telenovela The River, the fan-favourite drama Unmarried, the time-travel romance 1802: Love Defies Time, and the hit telenovela The Queen –  all streaming now on Showmax.

Watch Lunathi Mampofu in Code 13 now »

Bonko Khoza 

SAFTA winner Bonko Khoza takes on the role of Steve Vilakazi, a Special Agent with a hidden agenda.

Known for his intense, emotionally layered performances, Khoza made waves as the brooding Mqhele in the smash-hit romantic drama The Wife. He also stars in the supernatural thriller Ithonga, the psychological crime series Red Ink, and lends his voice to the animated sci-fi film Headspace. Catch all of these on Showmax.

Watch Bonko Khoza in Red Ink now »

Charmaine Mtinta

A veteran of South African television, Charmaine Mtinta delivers powerful, grounded performances across genres. She takes charge as Esmeralda Mamabola, the no-nonsense Xtra Force Security Manager in Levels.

Catch the SAFTA-winning actress as the formidable Dorah in the political action-drama Empini, and in acclaimed shows like the iEmmy-nominated The River, the political thriller The Republic, the supernatural hit Igazi, and the relationship drama It’s Complicated –  all streaming on Showmax.

Watch Charmaine Mtinta in Empini now »

Melusi Mbele

Melusi Mbele steps into the role of Frans Mnguni, a calculated and charismatic heist leader in Levels.

Known for his magnetic screen presence and intensity, Mbele has starred in the action-packed drama Isibaya, and leads gripping Showmax films like The Butcher’s Soul and the romantic comedy Umakoti Wethu. He also joins the epic historical saga in Shaka iLembe Season 2, all streaming on Showmax.

Watch Melusi Mbele in The Butcher's Soul now »

Bheki Mkhwane

Bheki Mkhwane, known for powerful roles like Samson Ndlovu in Isibaya and Bukhosi Hlophe in The River, commands the screen as Sibisi. He also appeared in the crime drama Reyka, bringing intensity and depth to the role.

Watch Bheki Mkhwane in Reyka now »

Joseph Sedibo 

Joseph plays Buhle Mnguni, a fake Xtra Force security guard. You might recognise him from his standout roles in 016FM and the action-packed drama Empini on Showmax.

Watch Joseph Sedibo in 016FM now »

Unathi Mkhize 

Unathi Mkhize is Sihle Mnguni, another fake Xtra Force guard. You've seen him in the hit drama The River, the comedy Roomies, and Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax.

Watch Unathi Mkhize in Soft Life now »

Luyanda Zuma 

Former Miss SA finalist Luyanda Zuma plays Pilot Mo, the skilled pilot with secrets of his own.

She made waves in Shaka iLembe S2, appeared in the hit drama series Adulting, and starred in the Showmax movie Forever Yena. She also leads the intense drama series Obstruction.

Watch Luyanda Zuma in Forever Yena now »

Ntobeko Mathebula 

Ntobeko Mathebula portrays Mdu, the airport refueller drawn into the chaos. You’ve seen him in the hit telenovela The Queen.

Watch Ntobeko Mathebula in The Queen now »

Levels’ stellar cast also includes Zukisa Matola, Kabomo Vilakazi, Neo Mekgwe, Momo Matsunyane, and Sikelelwa Vuyeleni.

More like Levels to watch on Showmax

The River

A telenovela about the haves and the have-nots, The River tells the story of two women from different worlds bound together by secrets, murder and betrayal.

The Wife

The novel Hlomu the Wife, a bestseller by Dudu Busani-Dube, inspires this thrilling telenovela. An ambitious journalist falls in love with a taxi driver, unbeknownst to her that when you marry a man, you marry his secrets too.

Empini

How far are you willing to go for revenge? A vengeful daughter makes it her mission to repay her father’s betrayal. She infiltrates the shady world of VIP Security to face her enemies and fulfil her duty.

The Republic

South Africa's first female president is tough-talking Lufuno Zandile Mulaudzi. She's on a mission to fight corruption and restore dignity to the country she leads and loves.

Code 13

In the gritty heart of Johannesburg, a hard-edged police unit scrambles to recapture nine classified escaped prisoners, whose escape will cause national havoc and panic if found out.

Levels airs Sundays at 8PM on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) and DStv Stream. Get ready to chase the money – and the truth.