Where to see the cast of Queen Modjadji on Showmax

The eagerly anticipated epic drama series Queen Modjadji premiered on Mzansi Magic on 14 July 2024.

The new Sunday night prime-time drama draws inspiration from the life of the legendary Balobedu rainmaker, the first Queen Modjadji, whose bloodline has ruled Southern Africa’s Lobedu clan for centuries. Queen Modjadji comes hot off the trail of Shaka iLembe, which became Google’s most searched for TV series in South Africa in 2023, with its premiere attracting over four million views and an audience share of over 45% in its time slot. 

While we do not yet know when Queen Modjadji will land on Showmax, you can catch the cast of Queen Modjadji in a tonne of other shows and movies in the meantime, all on Showmax, including The Wife, Isibaya, Musangwe, Isifiso, Entangled and more.

See the cast of Queen Modjadji in these shows and movies on Showmax.

Makoma Mohale 

Rising star Makoma Mohale stars as Maselekwani, the young queen-in-waiting whose reign as the hereditary Queen Modjadji will bring about a golden age of peace and prosperity for the Balobedu people of Limpopo. Though this is Mohale’s first major role in a drama series, she’s no stranger to the small screen, having starred in popular shows such as The River. The 27-year-old actress, who is a BA performing arts graduate, has also graced the stage in productions such as Too Sweet Too Bad, Fright Alah and The Infidel. 

Watch Makoma Mohale in The River now »

Sipho Ndlovu

Sipho plays the role of General Phaahla, the cunning general of the Bapedi kingdom. Showmax’s first telenovela The Wife became a hit show in South Africa, and you will remember Sipho as one of the Zulu brothers on the show. He has also racked up an impressive list of roles in television shows like The Queen and Isibaya.

Watch Sipho Ndlovu in The Wife now »

Wiseman Zitha 

Wiseman plays the role of Mamaila, King Mugodo’s estranged son who is raised by King Thulare. The award-winning actor is no stranger to the small screen, having featured on shows like Rockville, The River, Entangled, and the Showmax film Musangwe, which premiered at Joburg Film Festival this year.

Watch Wiseman Zitha in Musangwe now »

Aubrey Mmakola

Mmakola plays the king of the neighbouring Bapedi kingdom. Aubrey has established himself as Mzansi’s fan favourite, with roles in hit shows like iKhaya, Isithembiso, Gomora and Mzali Wami.

Watch Aubrey Mmakola in Mzali Wami now »

Thabo Bopape 

Thabo plays the Supreme Mambo/King of the Kharanga Kingdom, who is obsessed with becoming the greatest rainmaker and is racing against time to fix his mistakes and restore the balance as required by his ancestors and end a severe drought. He’s an Mzansi film director and producer who is also a familiar face on screen, having appeared on numerous television series like Gomora, Binnelanders and Arendsvlei.  

Watch Thabo Bopape in Gomora now »

More characters and the cast who portray them 

Ngelekanyo Ramulodi 

Ngele made her first appearance on Mzansi Magic’s Isiphiwo, and you might recognize her from Fatal Seduction and Noughts & Crosses. On the series she plays the young Modjadji, 14-year-old Maselegwani.

Helen Lebepe 

Helen, who has several acting roles under her belt, including Mzansi Magic’s Saints & Sinners, will play the role of Raisibe. In the story, Raisibe assists Modjadji to get a view into the real world of her people and grows to become her confidante.

Masutang Rasekele

Masutang is a fresh new face on the screen and plays Dzugudini, the daughter of the Rain King and the mother of Queen Modjadji. Dzugudini is a crucial part in the Lovedu history as she is instrumental in saving the kingdom from a catastrophe of drought.

Candy Tsamandebele 

She plays the role of one of Supreme King/Mambo Mugodo’s wives and stepmother to Maselekwani. 

As an award-winning musician, who is renowned for embracing her Balobedu culture, dressing in traditional attire and singing in Khelovedu, Candy is a fitting addition to the cast: Mzansi Magic has confirmed that stars were chosen not just for their acting prowess, but for their ability to master the Khelovedu language.

Putla Sehlapelo 

Putla plays the role of Ramulodi, the king’s secret keeper. Putla is a renowned actor in South Africa, with his role in the long running soap opera Skeem Sam as fan favourite principal Alfred Magongwa. He has also featured in hit shows like Death of a Queen, The Wild, Generations and Intersexions.

Shudu Musida

Former Miss SA Shudu Musida will be making her screen acting debut on the series, portraying the role of Muthanoni Mulalo, one of the king’s wives from the VhaVenda Royal Family.

Ndavi Nokeri 

The former Miss SA plays the role of Muthanoni Khensani, another one of the king’s wives from the VaTsonga Royal Family. Ndavi was crowned Miss SA in 2022 and represented South Africa in the Miss Universe Pageant during the same year.

Mudi Mudau 

Mudi plays the role of Khadikhulu, who is Maselekwani’s rakhadi (aunt), head teacher and adviser. Mudi is well known for her role as Nkele in Mzansi soapie Muvhango.

Priscilla Raboroko 

She plays the daughter of young Maselekwani’s minders, who is the queen-to-be’s childhood companion and trusted friend.

Moses Raseleke 

Moses plays the role of Mphabantshi, the royal healer, prophecy teller and spiritual leader.

Also look out for Matwetwe star Tebatso Mashishi as Dabedi.

More like Queen Modjadji on Showmax

Shaka iLembe

Visually striking and authentic, Shaka Ilembe tells the epic story of an iconic African king. When Princess Nandi captures the heart of Prince Senzangakhona, their romance is cut short by a clash with Prince Zwide.

Blood Psalms

In Ancient Africa, one thousand days after the fall of Atlantis, the five surviving houses of Kemet find themselves beset with fears of a prophesied end of days.

Ifalakhe

The powerful Okuhle tribe wages war against the Khanya, who have been raiding their cattle and killing their people. However, the Okuhle king discovers that his tribe is on the brink of destruction, as foretold by an ancient prophecy.

Outlaws

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 Tseoles.

Igazi

Bantu wakes up from a nightmare and the king walks in on an organ harvesting procedure. NomaRussia asks S’chotho to kill the king.

Mkhonto

When a herd boy becomes possessed by the spirit of a great Zulu chief and warrior, a battle for the throne ensues to right all the wrongs of the past in the sacred kingdom.

Umnisamvula

Rejected by his father for being blind, Zanemvula grew up an outcast. Now Zanemvula can summon rain, will he use his power to save the family who rejected him?