Season 1
The Queen is a South African telenovela created and produced by Ferguson Films about a dedicated wife, mother and successful businesswoman who is forced to do the unthinkable when her husband's secret comes to light.
Harriet Khoza (Connie Ferguson) has lived her whole life as a spoiled trophy wife, but tragedy strikes her family and she is forced to take over a family empire and bring unity to a family at war with itself, whilst hiding a deadly secret that can tear the whole family apart.
It is this concealed lie that sets into motion a series of events that will see Harriet battling forces that are out to destroy the life she has grown accustomed to.
Produced by Fergusons Films and set in the contrasting worlds of the rich in Waterfall and the middle-class of Tembisa, The Queen strips bare the insatiable lust for power amongst the wealthy and the victims that find themselves at their mercy.
It also uncovers the power struggles women are faced with in business and at home, due to cultural practices and beliefs.
The series not only exposes the flaws and weaknesses of the powerful, but also holds a mirror up to society by posing the question: How far are humans willing to go to protect their livelihood and what they believe to be rightfully theirs?
Created by Ferguson Films, The Queen is executive produced by Connie Ferguson and Shona Ferguson, with producers Lauren Nell and Amanda Quwe. The pilot episode was written by Phathu Makwarela and directed by Andries van der Merwe. Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon are the series head writers. The theme music and score is by Joel Assaizky.
Broadcast Notes
Season 1 originally aired on Mzansi Wethu from Mondays to Thursdays at 21h30. It moved half an hour earlier from Season 1, Episode 173 (which aired on 1 April, 2019).
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Sello Maake ka-Ncube ... Kgosi Kgosietsile
Sthembiso Khoza ... Shaka Khoza
Marah Louw ... Boi Maake
Dineo Moeketsi ... Kea Khoza
Loyiso MacDonald ... Kagiso Khoza
Themba Ndaba ... Brutus Khoza
Natasha Thahane ... Amo Maake
Zandile Msutwana ... Vuyiswa Jola
Shona Ferguson ... Jerry Maake
Connie Ferguson ... Harriet Khoza
Recurring / Guests
Zenzo Ngqobe ... Mogapi Maake
Edmund Ngema ... Tumisho (as Thokozani Edmund Ngema)
Mbali Nkosi ... Violet
Saint Seseli ... Doctor Phiri
Treasure Tshabalala ... Mzi Khoza
Bucie Nqwiliso ... Speacial Appearance - Herself
Ali Dlamini ... Thomas
Sipho Manzini ... Mjekejeke
Vuyo Ngcukana ... Schumacher (as Vuyolwethu Ngcukana)
Batsile Ramasodi ... Rambo
Tshego Seakgoe ... Rambo's Girl / Glory
Thato Kgoele ... Thabang
Slindile Nodangala ... Zodwa
Ronewa Malema ... Baby Ayanda
Prince Massingham ... Captain Moloi
Sphamandla Masimula ... Mpho
Peter Sebotsa ... Pastor
Tshidiso Thinane ... Police Officer
Given Khumalo ... Thug
Simo Magwaza ... Skhumbuzo 'Dollar'
Kat Mohoaduba ... Seipati (as Katlego Mohoaduba)
Nimrod Nkosi ... Dlamini
Sebastian Kleinsmith ... Cassiem
Zukisa Matola ... Nomzamo
Vienna String Trio ... Special Appearance - Themselves
Herbert Sibanda ... Police Officer
Emmanuel Mokoena ... The Hitman
Mpumelelo Mpama ... Zack Phiri
Miranda Ntshangase ... Joy
Ralesela Letlotlo ... Harriet's Bodyguard
Johan Delport ... Officer 2
Sbu Ndaba ... Policeman
Hennie de Necker ... Property Developer (as Hennie Denecker)
Thandy Matlaila ... Cleo
Thobani Mseleni ... Muzi
Kabelo Moalusi ... Roy
William Mhlanga ... Priest
Refiloe Mothapo ... Hot Girl
Khayakazi Kula ... Martha Ndlovu
Celeste Khumalo ... Linda
Fezokuhle Zulu ... Palesa
Mlamli Mangcala ... Captain Radebe
Sihle Mabe ... Waitress
Koos Setle ... Army Officer
Paballo Koza ... Khaya
Sisanda Nkonyeni ... Reporter
Tsholo Dithejane ... Helper (also as Tsholofelo Dithejane)
Vusi Gule ... Traffic Officer
Mkhonzeni Mazibuko ... Eric
Tumi Moswa ... Six Pack Boy
Josias Moleele ... Dr Mogale
Jesse Suntele ... Tuelo
Rosalia Mpele ... Matwala
Gabisile Ngele ... Young Woman
Rahab Kholoane ... Mrs Vilakazi
Thembi Mtshali-Jones ... Aunt Thulile
Lucky Motlhobi ... Tsotsi
Patrick Ndlovu ... Goldfinger
Kay Sibiya ... Kwanele
Ringo Madlingozi ... Himself (as Sindile 'Ringo' Madlingozi)
Magic Hlatshwayo ... Alpheus (as Magic Hlatswayo)
Jerome Galiao ... Angolan Guy
Kristen Landsberg ... Candice
Virginia Gwegwe ... Neighbour
Palesa Modiga ... Waiter
Wayne Muller ... Paramedic
Vusi Makgatho ... Thug 1
Zenande Mfenyana ... Goodness
Skhumbuzo Mazibuko ... Dealer
Kabelo Ntsimbi ... Bartender
David Gwala ... Police Officer
Jabu Mahlangu ... Special Appearance
Petros Ngcobo ... Khoza Uncle
Sidney Radebe ... Mseleku Uncle
Tumi Morake ... Dolly
Collen Musa Nkosi ... Police Officer
Bongani Khumalo ... Home Affairs Employee
Buhle Sibisi ... House Owner
Sibusiso Ndaba ... Hitman
Sabelo Sekgoto ... Firefighter
Sechaba Lamola ... Truck Depot Worker
Thato Molamu ... Bakang
Dumisani Manana ... Pastor