Season 1
Lingashoni is a South African telenovela which revolves around a businessman who returns to reclaim his life 10 years after being declared dead.
The series tells the tale of a poverty-stricken farm worker who returns to his former life as a high-flying businessman after a decade-long memory loss.
After witnessing a murder by a prominent politician - Jo'burg Mayor Robert Nondumo (Luzuko Nkqeto), monied 'tenderpreneur' Mandla Cele (Patrick Mofokeng) goes on the run before surviving a murder from a close family member, which led to his memory loss.
After being discovered by Seipati Moeketsi (Liteboho Molise), a farmworker and her two children, along a riverbank, Mandla starts a new life with them as Themba.
Mandla weds Seipati and lives a content life in the farm, until 10 years later when an incident leads to him getting flashbacks of who he really is - Mandla Cele.
The series explores the concept of family, blended family drama, high stakes and the dark underworld of crime and suspense.
The show takes viewers on a journey that sees a man's life go full circle as he returns to his old life in Bassonia.
Mandla has to balance the dynamics of caring for his farm family with those of reconnecting with his children and now estranged first wife Puleng (Thuli Thabethe).
She has since started a new life with the family driver, Mandla's ice boy Papi Zulu (Thato Molamu).
Lingashoni is an M-Net Original Production, co-produced by Stained Glass TV and 1Magic. Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Pepsi Pokane, Mmamitse Thibedi and Theo Moodley are the executive producers.
The series producer is Morishe Matlejoane and the supervising producer for M-Net is Mariki van der Walt.
The head writer is Siphosethu Tshapu and storyliners include KG Mogale, Ntando Mhlango, Fulufelo M, Sibusiso Khumalo, Athi Petela, Nombulelo Mcwerah and Tsale Makam.
Directors include Thuli Zuma, Sibongiseni Zondi, Nthabiseng Tau and Zimkhita Maseko. The title track is by Anzo.
Broadcast Notes
Season 1 originally aired on 1Magic from Mondays to Thursdays at 19h30. It moved two hours later to air Monday-Thursday at 21h30 from Season 1, Episode 77, which aired on 2 August, 2021.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Patrick Mofokeng ... Mandla Cele
Thuli Thabethe ... Puleng Cele
Thato Molamu ... Papi Zulu
Liteboho Molise ... Seipati Moeketsi
Angela Sithole ... Puleng Cele
Recurring / Guests
Luzuko Nkqeto ... Robert Nondumo
Siyabonga Sepotokele ... Donald Nondumo (as Siya Sepotokele)
Zukisa Matola ... Sarah Nondumo
Thuli Zulu ... Celina
Lerato Nxumalo ... Mpumi Cele
Fanele Zulu ... NJ Cele
Bongani Lungwane ... Teboho Moeketsi
Jackson Molefe ... Mohau Moeketsi
Thato Mdakane ... Ace Mchunu
Malibongwe Yawu ... Mdu Mchunu
Kelebogile Khuduge ... Mantoa Motloli
Vincent Vilakazi ... Bangizwe Cele
Kuena Khama ... Portia Motloli
Tumi Mkhesi ... Seipati Neighbour
Sphelele Mbuyisa ... Queue Marshall
Andile Danisa ... Taxi Driver 2
Sibusiso Malapane ... Mondeor Guy 1
Khethi Monomela ... Mondeor Guy 2
Zukiswa Lepote ... Mondeor Woman
Amos Mathabatha ... DK Lifestyle Waiter
Anthony Tlale ... DK Lifestyle Waiter
Jabulisile Zulu ... DK Lifestyle Waiter
Nokulunga Gwamanda ... DK Lifestyle Waiter
Ongezwa Vikilahle ... DK Lifestyle Waiter
Muzi Mthembu ... Titus Zondi
Nothando Ngcobo ... Prudence Thabethe
Nontando Tsholisi ... Receptionist Voice Over (voice) / Ntombi
Thandi Gogela ... Dr Yeni (as Thandi S Gogela)
Thulani Davids ... Robert's Bodyguard
Noxolo Simayi ... Sasa
Zwai Mgijima ... Dennis
Prudence Malingisa ... Sexy Lady
George Lebese ... Bodyguard 1
Lovemore Dube ... Robert's Bodyguard
Mngoni Moiloa ... Policeman 1
Ndumiso Ndlovu ... Policeman 2
Nkopane Mohola ... Tebatso
Lungelo Madondo ... Lulu Sithole
Nompumelelo Ndlovu ... Thembi
Sabelo Radebe ... Mthobeli Yawa
Felix Ngome ... Jabu's Friend
Ingathi Hlomla ... Jabu's Friend
Khomotso Mashiane ... Jabu's Friend
Sharon Moyo ... Jabu's Friend
Neho Moloko ... Jabu
Phila Mazibuko ... Fika Shange
Phumzile Davids ... Papi's Friend
Christopher Trompetter ... Tong Po
Musa Baloyi ... Young Mpumi
Bokamoso Rapuleng ... Young NJ
Sphamandla Nyembe ... Abattoir Guy
Kabelo Mashiko ... Shosholoza
Sonni Chidiebere ... Santos
Deli Malinga ... Ngadlangadla
Selai Ralarala ... Puleng's Lawyer Malihiwa
Jabulani Mdingi ... Sicelo
Sanele Thwala ... Shosholoza's Friend
Eugene Mkhize ... Santos' Goon
Ronny Mokgoko ... Santos' Goon
Yanda Dludla ... Warehouse Security 1
Mandla Madela ... Warehouse Security 2
Fulu Mugovhani ... Letlotlo Makhuvha
Nqobile Magwaza ... Detective Kalipa
Khayakazi Tokwe ... Journalist 1
Kamo Seloane ... Journalist 2
Reneilwe Molema ... Journalist 3
Chichi Letswalo ... Mrs Mkhize
Vusi Kunene ... Mr Mkhize
Nhlanhla Ndlovu ... Dirty Cop
Tebogo Bodigelo ... Section
Sibusiso Dlamlenze ... DK Lifestyle Waiter
Sboniso Nxumalo ... Mr Thabethe
Kholeka Qwabe ... Mrs Thabethe (as Kholeka Dakada)
Qondile Pearl ... Dr Nkomo
Ogane Maluleka ... Paramedic 1
Linton Makhese ... Fumani Moyana
Pretty Zuzani ... Owethu Nondumo
Jethro Gambu ... Pastor
Siyanda Sedyose ... Samkelo Nondumo
Silosamabandla Gumbi ... Groomsman
Musa Manqele ... Groomsman
Kelo Mile ... Bridesmaid
Amanda Quwe ... Nofirst Nondumo
Mlamli Mangcala ... Hlangene Nondumo
Masechaba Moshoeshoe ... Mrs Chauke (as Masechaba Mtolo)
Namhla Ndlovu ... Novumile Nondumo
Sokhulu Mthiyane ... Madlibhiza
Abbey Malashe ... Tower
Jacob Mboshane ... Crime Boss 1
Archie Nhlapo ... Skoon
Wilson Dlamini ... Molefi Mashao
Avele Fumba ... Police Officer
Tshokolo Motsoari ... Police Officer
Respect Phania ... Police Officer
Ndivhuwo Makhari ... Police Officer
Mpilo Khumalo ... Phakade Mchunu
David Kwinda ... Crime Boss 2
Hlengiwe Lushaba ... MaMdabe Mchunu (as Hlengiwe Lushaba Madlala)
Rose Motaung ... Sarah's Friend 1
Thabo Ndlovu ... Teeboz
Darius Segatle ... Steleka
Tebogo Mdinisi ... Robber
Chantel Mavimbela ... DK Lifestyle Waiter
Athenkosi Lahlekile ... DK Lifestyle Waiter
Brenda Dlokweni ... Therapist
Selloane Khotle ... Police Officer
Hlengiwe Mtshali ... Letlotlo's Friend
Mduduzi Nyanga ... Sgegede
Samkelo Mthiyane ... KZN Criminal
Albert Mahlangu ... KZN Criminal
Alfred Mphaphu ... Dr Kekana
Lebohang Thobatsi ... Pap's Man
Teboho Moloi ... Pap's Man
Xolani Mzimba ... Pap's Man
Refilwe Dube ... Yellowbone (as Refile dube)
Celmoosar Celumusa Zungu... Ntobeko
Tseko Monaheng ... Tsietsi
Lebo Pelesane ... Sam
Mxolisi Mthamba ... Mchunu Guard
Kwanele Civita ... Mchunu Guard
Mr Twala ... Itumeleng
Yami Nhlenyama ... Agent
Thulane Davids ... Robert's Bodyguard
Moloko Kgatla ... Police Officer
Dan Teffo ... Commissioner
Paul Senoko ... Cele Elder
Isaac Makwela ... Cele Elder
Yule Masiteng ... Cele Uncle
Mondli Thusi ... President
Jabulile Masuku ... Inyanga
Khumbuza Meyiwa ... Tenderpreneur
Ndumiso Dube ... Mchunu Guard
Eugene Banda ... Mchunu Guard
Kabelo Matolo ... Bank Guy 1
Kwanele Civita ... Bank Guy 2
Nozipho Tshazwa ... Journalist
Kagiso Thaba ... Journalist
Thabo Maseko ... Mchunu Hitman
M Kobane ... Mchunu Hitman
Siyanda Ndwandwe ... Hansome Guy
Thandi Mrwarwaza ... Bathabile
Thuliswa Sangweni ... Journalist
Lungelo Mpangase ... Poppy Tshabalala
Samkelo Phatho ... News Reader
Stha Shabangu ... News Reporter
Nhlanhla Mtshali ... Sandile
Samkelo Walaza ... Paramedic
Mothubi Moapane ... Paramedic
Thulebona Walaza ... Paramedic