Empini S1-2

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Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 1 and Season 2 are now ready to binge.

What if the comrades who raised you secretly orchestrated the murder of your father for their own political gain?

When a hot-headed Ndoni suspects her father's death was at the hands of his best friend, she embarks on a politically charged journey to clear his name and uncover the government conspiracies surrounding his murder.

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi was named Best Actress at the 2024 National Film and Television Awards as Ndoni. She stars alongside Mpumi Mpama as Khaya Bhodoza, with SAFTA winner Charmaine Mtinta as her mother and Ernest Ndlovu as Deputy President Enoch.

Empini Season 2 is produced by Crystal Pics TV. All the episodes for Empini S1-S2 are ready to binge-watch on Showmax.

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Nambitha Ben-Mazwi as Ndoni

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

Ernest Ndlovu as Enoch Mbatha

Legendary actor Ernest Ndlovu plays Deputy President Enoch Mbatha in Empini, only on Showmax.

Mpumi Mpama as Khaya Bhodoza in Empini Season 2

Mpumi Mpama as Khaya Bhodoza: S2

Mpumi Mpama takes on the role of Khaya Bhodoza in Season 2 of Empini, now streaming on Showmax

Legendary actor Owen Sejake as General in Empini now on Showmax

Owen Sejake as General: S1

General Moeti is a powerful political figure who wants to run for Deputy President in Season 1 of Empini.

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.

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Amahle Khumalo plays Nosipho in Empini S2 on Showmax

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Nambitha Ben-Mazwi talks about returning to her award-winning role as Ndoni in Empini S2, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Tuesday.

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Meet Ndoni Themba, who makes it her life's mission to repay her father's betrayal by infiltrating the shady world of VIP security.

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Ernest Ndlovu on Empini Season 2: The dark side of politics

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