Season 1
Ifalakhe is a South African period drama television series created by Stained Glass TV which tells the story of the powerful Okuhle tribe and their war against the Khanya people, who have been raiding their cattle and killing their women and children.
Making the situation even more complex is that Khombindlela, the Okuhle king, finds his tribe on the brink of harsh repercussions from a prophecy that hangs over his head.
This prophecy not only threatens his lineage of the rule of his true heir but also gives him the unnerving task of ensuring it does not come to fruition.
Heavy indeed is the head that wears the crown...
The series investigates the adverse effect of multiple twisted agendas and manipulation of power from the kings themselves, as well as from characters such as the king's wives – who have their own selfish ambitions.
The series is set in pre-colonial Southern Africa and stars Chris Q. Radebe, Bheki Sibiya, Bheki Ngcobo and Sthandwa Nzuza.
Ifalakhe was created by Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Mmamitse Thibedi and Thuli Zuma of Stained Glass TV and is a Mzansi Magic Production produced as an M-Net Original. Gugu Zuma-Ncube and Mmamitse Thibedi are the executive producers.
The series is produced by Tammy Lewis-Houghting with Pepsi Pokane serving as a co-producer. Original music is by Anzo.
The head writer is Thuli Zuma, with a writing team that includes Clive Madiya, Lukhanyo Sikwebu and Ntando Mhlongo. Story development was by Phathushedzo Makwarela, Gwydion Beynon, Bongi Ndaba, Alvern Ball, Aaron Lewis, Thandi Brewer and Onthatile Matshidiso.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Chris Q. Radebe ... Ifalakhe
Bheki Sibiya ... Khombindlela
Bheki Ngcobo ... Ndukuzakhe
Sthandwa Nzuza ... Nomvula
Recurring / Guests
Lindiwe Ndlovu ... Anatsa
Ntando Mncube ... Bhekile (as Nthando Mncube)
Ayanda Nhlangothi ... Mvelenhle
Gugulethu Zuma ... Nyasha (as Gugu Zuma-Ncube)
Lwazi Mthembu ... Zinkanyezi
Siphesihle Thibane ... Baby Phikiwe
Mxolisi Zuma ... Busani
Nomcebo Gumede ... Chamai
Thokozisa Ziquma ... Chuma
Ntokozo Ndlovu ... Ibanathi
Sifiso Sibiya ... Maphikela
Menzi Biyela ... Mkonto
Thandani Qwabe ... Ngcuka
Thulane Shange ... Nkanyamba (as Thulani Shange)
Nkosinathi Keswa ... Nandoro
Tu Nokwe ... Oracle
Nombulelo Mhlongo ... Qalile
Sithandiwe Ramakolo ... Qhakazani
Sbusiso Hlatshwayo ... Royal Council / Xantilekhaya
Mthobisi Khanyile ... Takudzwa - Older
Kulekani Shongwe ... Waitaida
Sihle Mtetwa ... Izwelonke
Nqobile Magwaza ... Khazimula
Zola Myeza ... Zimbalizayise
Lucky Nombula ... Sfociya
Mudodzwa Phakathi ... Chamai - Baby (as Mudodzwa Tingo Phakathi)
Buhlebemvelo Kubeka ... Qhakazani - Age 9 (as Buhlebemvelo Jordan Kubeka)
Petogo Masipa ... Takudzwa
Mpilohle Tshabalala ... Izwelonke - Age 4 (as Mpiloenhle Nxumalo)
Katlego Mukhoba ... Khazimula - Age 12
Nkosikhona Nxumalo ... Zimbalizayise - Age 7
Andile Mesia ... Zinkanyezi - Age 10
Sandile Magwaza ... Jika
Precious Ndlovu ... Mamsibi
Lungelo Madondo ... Nizobonwa
Simphiwe Sihlangu ... Nizobukwa
Noxolo Mathula ... Phikiwe
Nelisiwe Sibiya ... Qedile
Gugu Mchunu ... Servant
Senzo Radebe ... Butcher
Siphiwe Nkosi ... Adisa
Themba Masinga ... Imbongi
Bongumusa Dlamini ... Mathamahle
Langelihle Mhlungu ... Guard
Thabo Ngcongco ... Guard 1
Vusi Nkuna ... Guard 2
Phelela Sithole ... Messenger
Dumile Ngwenya ... Blacktooth Healer
Philemon Nkosi ... Drunk Man (as Philimone Nkosi)
Ndumiso Mlangeni ... Man 1 / Ofezela Guard 1
Jabulani Khanyi ... Man 2 (as Jabulani Khanye)
Miranda Sasa ... Servant
Malungelo Kamango ... Thembitshe (as Malungelo Drencko Kamango)
Zamajobe Motlhabane ... Excited Girl 1 (as Zamajobe Mothlabane)
Omhle Ndiki ... Excited Girl 2 (as Boipelo Omhle Ndiki)
Sbusiso Buthelezi ... Ofezela Guard 2
Bhekithemba Mavundla ... Bald King
Emmanuel Nkosi ... Reverend Old King
Sonto Ndlozi ... Medicine Woman
Kgotso Moloi ... Afe
Dave Malema ... Chikere
Mnqobi Duma ... Dhembe
Mthandeni Mbambo ... Hofu