Two men with a pink rope around a woman in a suit; from drama series Entangled on Showmax
6 January 2025

Entangled S1-2

Entangled S1 introduced us to Sharon, an overachiever in her 30s whose marriage to the love of her life, Sizwe, is disrupted by the sudden return of her ex, Julius, sparking a complex love triangle.

In Season 2, Sisanda Henna (Devil’s Peak) takes over the role of Sizwe, played by Vuyo Ngcukana in Season 1. Phuthi Khomo (Egoli, Imbewu) returns as Sharon, alongside 2024 National Film and Video Awards winner Vuyo Dabula (Five Fingers for Marseilles, The Butcher’s Soul), SAFTA nominee Senzo Radebe (Shaka iLembe), Pearl Modiadie (Law, Love and Betrayal), and award-winning comedian Mpho Popps. 

The Mzansi Magic series is created by SAFTA winners Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela (How to Ruin Christmas) and directed by SAFTA winner Johnny Barbuzano (The River, The Republic, Still Breathing).

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