Thembinkosi Mthembu as Bandile Biyela

When the Ts'eoles charge from the Maluti peaks, Bandile leads the Biyelas’ defense, loyal, passionate, and devoted, yet grief and rage reshape him.

Noluthando Ngema as Sihle

A woman who gives up everything for love; her romance with Leruo turns tragic when his people kill her parents in a cattle-raiding war.

Slindile Nodangala as Aunt Deli

The strong, proud Biyela matriarch who, after Bheki and Nandi’s passing, returns with her husband Emmanuel to preserve their beloved family legacy.

Thandolwethu Zondi as Mthunzi

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.

Seipati Mahamu as Nyakallo

Tlali’s fearless partner in crime, sharp, seductive and dangerously strategic. Once in love with Leruo, she joins Tlali in a revenge-fueled alliance

Lehlohonolo Mayeza as Leruo Ts'eole

The leader of a cattle-raiding syndicate, whose world shifts when he falls for Sihle, the daughter of the man he’s been stealing from.

Keketso Mpitso as Tlali

A hot-head who is not be messed with - he acts first, and deals with consequences later. He's greedy, cunning and hungry for power.

Mamodibe Ramodibe as Buang

A young, sweet and diligent Sotho domestic worker at the Biyela farm, and Nyakallo’s sister, who finds herself drawn to Mthunzi, Emmanuel’s son.

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