Outlaws
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Outlaws is the story of two families at war: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyelas and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles. All episodes now streaming.
Set in the lush but lawless land on the border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, Outlaws is the story of two families at war with each other: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyela clan and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles.
South Africa’s first contemporary Western series, Outlaws is created by Tshedza Pictures’ Phathu Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon, who brought us The River, The Republic and Adulting.
Fresh faces Lehlohonolo Mayeza and Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku co-star as Leruo Ts’eole and Sihle Biyela. Also look out for Siyabonga Shibe as the Biyela patriarch and Mmabatho Mogomotsi (as the Ts’eole matriarch, not to mention the likes of Nolwazi Shange and man of the moment, Thembinkosi Mthembu of Adulting and Shaka iLembe fame.
All episodes of Outlaws are now streaming.
Meet the cast of Outlaws
Thembinkosi Mthembu as Bandile Biyela
When the Ts’oeles charge from the peaks of the Malutis, Bandile leads the Biyelas’ line of defence. He may be his father’s son, but is he ready to lead?
Mmabatho Mogomotsi as Moretlo Ts’eole
Her words command an army, her name triggers fear in her enemies and her voice speaks volumes. Meet Moretlo Ts’eole, the general of the mountains.
Siyabonga Shibe as Bheki Biyela
At the helm of the Biyela empire, you will find Bheki, a family man with a hand that’s gifted with the power to nurture the land and livestock, and solidify community ties.
Mduduzi Nombela as Dumisani Dlamini
You may not hear him talk much, but you will feel his presence. Dumisani is a man who moves in silence, the kingmaker who is soon to be king.
Nolwazi Shange as Nandi Biyela
A woman whose love for her community and family is the glue that binds them all – this is Nandi Biyela, the matriarch.
Lehlohonolo Mayeza as Leruo Ts’eole
Leruo might be the Ts’eoles’ most eligible bachelor and a verified stud, but will he get the happy ending he desires?
Keketso Mpitso as Tlali
Tlali is a hot-head who is not be messed with – he acts first, and deals with consequences later.
Mnqobi Kunene as Kwanele Dlamini
Kwanele is in love, but might have to choose between his heart and his loyalty to his family.
Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku as Sihle Biyela
A princess, and also one of the boys, Sihle Biyela is stronger than she looks.
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