Season 1
Redemption is a South African telenovela which depicts a family at war with itself, as beneath the surface exists many secrets and lies which threaten to test their belief system and tear them apart.
Set in a mega church, the story revolves around the close-knit and highly respected Zikode family.
After the mysterious disappearance of celebrated pastor Simon Zikode, played by Themba Ndaba, his daughter Faith (Kwanele Mthethwa) - who is on the cusp of an international music career - drops everything to come to her family's rescue.
As Faith immerses herself in the church and the family's affairs, she uncovers devastating secrets about those closest to her and is confronted with her own skeletons.
Dark truths come to light and the Zikode family are faced with many baffling decisions as they scramble to salvage the family's legacy.
Will Faith Zikode's discovery about the truth about her family's unscrupulous and devious past and present make her walk her away from her own blood for good or will she stick around to save the family's legacy?
The series tagline is "God for us all, Guluva for himself".
The series stars Kwanele Mthethwa, Themba Ndaba, Tina Jaxa, Sparky Xulu, Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Yonda Thomas, Pearl Modiadie, Zenzo Ngqobe, Seputla Sebogodi, Pakamisa Zwedala, Mmarona Motshegoa, Peter Mashigo, Helen Lebepe, Leera Mthethwa, Marjorie Langa, N'kone Mamejta, Toka Mtabane and Sonni Chidiebere.
Redemption is a production of Vis, a division of ViacomCBS.
The series was created by Leanne Kumalo, Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela and produced by Seriti Films and Burnt Onion Productions.
The executive producers are Leanne Kumalo, Katleho Ramaphakela, Rethabile Ramaphakela and Tshepo Ramaphakela.
The series producer is Nomusa Nzima.
The head writers are Siphosethu Tshapu and Kagiso Mogale, with storyliners Nontuthuzelo Magoxo, Ntando Mhlongo and Busisiwe Zwane.
The series is directed by Thabang Moleya, Nozipho Nkelemba and Athi Petela.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Kwanele Mthethwa ... Faith
Themba Ndaba ... Pastor Simon
Tina Jaxa ... Evelyn
Zenzelisphesihle Xulu ... Zwelakhe (as Sparky Xulu)
Sthandiwe Kgoroge ... Basetsana
Yonda Thomas ... Sabelo
Pearl Modiadie ... Yvonne
Zenzo Ngqobe ... Nimrod
Seputla Sebogodi ... Mthethwa
Pakamisa Zwedala ... Philly
Mmarona Motshegoa ... Sindi
Peter Mashigo ... Oupa
Helen Lebepe ... Dorah
Leera Mthethwa ... Queen
Marjorie Langa ... MaNxumalo (as Majorie Langa)
N'kone Mamejta ... Refiloe
Toka Mtabane ... Thato
Sonni Chidiebere ... Pastor Akim
Recurring / Guests
Gabriel Mini ... Pastor Gobodo
Thabo Malema ... Deacon Koboekae
Luthando Mthembu ... Enzo (as Luthando "BU" Mthembu)
Velile Makhoba ... Luyanda
Ntando Ndlovu ... Abel
Minenhle Nxele ... Young Faith
Sihle Chiliza ... Young Pastor Simon
Kgomotso Mothebe ... Board Member 1
Tshepo Phofoolo ... Board Member 2
Bongani Nkosi ... Bouncer
Xolane Thulare ... Barman 1
Siyabonga Shabalala ... Barman 2
Neo Kobe ... Uniformed Cop 1
Limakatso Mosoeu ... Board Member
Bhekithemba Lefa ... Board Member
Phelokazi Jona ... Journalist
Sokuphila Mkhosana ... Young Evelyn
Luzuko Yafale ... Uniformed Cop 2
Nozipho Nkelemba ... Zandile
Zandile Mboniswa ... Fan 1
Mokgethi Rampa ... Fan 2
Jordan Ndlovu ... Drug Pusher
Enoch Moagi ... Morgue Worker
Hlengiwe Xaba ... Aunt Nomasonto
Nokwazi Juliet Ndzondo ... Aunt Hlengiwe
Marang Khwene ... Zoe
DJ Khathu ... Guest Appearance
Mamello Mazibuko ... Slay Queen
William Moyo ... Dr Kani
Zikhona Faku ... Nurse
Princess Malemone ... Nurse
Wiseman Zitha ... Clement
Deli Malinga ... Mam'Ngema
Mpumelelo Manganya ... Zinhle
Naledi Boltina ... Noni
Nhlanhla Masiya ... Brother James
Paulinah Matlala ... Doctor Khumalo
Tlholo Tseole ... Lab Guy
Mtuwangenza Sokhela ... Bra Lucky (as Mtuwangenza Sokkhela)
Gugulethu Mnculwane ... Sdudla
Philani Muthwa ... Langa
Thembela M ... Street Vendor
Simon Mohale ... Bouncer
Lovemore Dube ... Lovemore
Alfred Ngomane ... Bab'Dlamini
Naledi Mahwibila ... Journalist 1
Phelokazi Jona ... Journalist 2
Tumelo Mashigo ... Zikode Driver
Kago Phetho ... Rosina
Mihlali Adams ... Young Basetsana
Sihle Chiliza ... Young Pastor Simon
Kopano Madiga ... Busisiwe
Sokuphila Mkosana ... Young Evelyn
Rantsatsi Rantsatsi ... Vic the PI
Ayanda Nzimande ... Mbali
Lehlohonolo Motaung ... Radio DJ / Forensic Expert
Buhle Mvalo ... Young Philly
Sandile Matsheni ... Doctor Dlamini
Sandile Matsheni ... Doctor Buthelezi
Phophi Mudau ... Thandeka (as Phophi Madua Ratlabala)
Lwandle Mnguni ... Baby Sabelo Jnr
Mohale Motaung ... Toy Boy
Terry Treasure ... Bubbles
Sihle Vumani Mthembu ... Hot Guy (as Sihle Vumani Mthmebu)
Sthembile Mabaso ... Zethu
Zinzile Zungu ... Sbongile (as Zinzi Zungi)
Zama Maphumulo ... Radio Host
Bheki Manana ... Court Sheriff
Lwelani Maivha ... Doctor Khumalo
Zinzi Nsele ... Mathapelo
Siphiwe Mtshali ... Toolkit
Luyanda Zwane ... Nomonde
Nhlanhla Sithole ... Diamond Buyer / Uniformed Cop
Thuli Zulu ... Yvonne's Mom (as Thuli M Zulu)
Thulani Msiza ... Spitjo
Refilwe Maphunya ... Sonti
Lungile Mchunu ... Woman
Maze Sithole ... Goon 1
Nhlanhla Ngwane ... Goon 2
Judith Modise ... Mokoena Aunt
Simnikiwe Mveni ... Bank Manager
Philemon Mogoatlhe ... Preacher
Bonga Dladla ... Ludwe
Zikode Ncusana ... Melumzi
Gugu Nhlengethwa ... Reporter
Siphosethu Mnisi ... Uniformed Cop
Thembisile Mnisi ... Meisie
William Kgaretsi ... Waiter
Lelo Mankind ... Priest
Tyler Brelser ... Prison Warder 1
Nkanyiso Ngidi ... Prison Warder 2
Dumisani Mbebe ... Bheki Zwane
Clement Zitha ... Wiseman