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One Weeks follows Fana, a charming high-school dropout from Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating successful lawyer Lihle.

One Weeks is a family situational comedy about Fana, a charming high-school dropout from the streets of Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating Lihle – a very successful lawyer.

He then has to rely on the help of Lihle’s sharp-witted 10-year-old daughter, Angie, to avoid losing her to rich men.

One Weeks stars Zakhele Mabasa-Mokone (Isibaya) and Sihle Ndaba (Soweto Love Story) as Fana and Lihle respectively, with Mangaliso Aluta Mthembu as Angie. Created and written by Chris Q Radebe (Icala, Isifiso), the comedy also stars the likes of Siphiwe Mtshali (Entangled, Tsha Tsha) and Mpho Malatsi (Backstage, Scandal!).

One Weeks is now available to binge-watch on Showmax.

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One Weeks S1 on Showmax

“We didn’t try too hard to be funny” – One Weeks’ Siphiwe Mtshali

Renowned actor Siphiwe Mtshali talks about playing his first comedic role in the Showmax Original comedy series One Weeks. All the episodes are available to binge-watch on Showmax.

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One Weeks’ Zakhele Mabasa-Mokone: “Be patient with your man”

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One Weeks S1 on Showmax

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One Weeks S1 on Showmax

One Weeks S1

When a successful ad exec decides to kick her lazy boyfriend of six years out of her house, he lies about being in danger and begs her to let him stay for one more week – with hilarious consequences.

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One Weeks S1 on Showmax

One Weeks

One Weeks follows Fana, a charming high-school dropout from Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating successful lawyer Lihle.

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One Weeks S1 on Showmax

See the trailer of new Showmax comedy series One Weeks

Sihle Ndaba and Zakhele Mabasa Mokone co-star in new Showmax Original One Weeks, premiering on Showmax on 22 July, with new episodes every Monday.

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