Season 1
Killer Front Page is a South African television drama series which revolves around a journalist who fabricates a front page story in order to boost his flagging career.
The suspenseful series challenges ambition, ethics and cold-blooded murder.
At the centre of the series is Sol Mojalefa Phiri (Lemogang Tsipa), a journalist whose stale career takes an unexpected turn.
Affected by his father's disappearance and motivated by a childhood promise to become the best in his field, Sol's desperation for recognition makes him fabricate a front page story.
The show follows the ups and downs of Sol, who, on the way to journalistic greatness, becomes involved in a web of lies, crime and unexpected romance.
His rivalry with colleague Black Gert (Emmanuel Gweva) and his clash with detective Sis Connie (Linda Sokhulu) deepen the drama.
As Sol's articles gain him respect and fame, his relationships and values spiral out of control, leading to a consequence that is as unexpected as it is inevitable.
The narrative will leave you wondering: just how far can one go to achieve a dream?
Killer Front Page was created by Thulani Mahlangu and is produced by Barkers Media and Grandja Productions.
The executive producers are Thulani Mahlangu, Reneilwe Sema and Mpho Lengane.
The head writer is Shitshembiso Mabasa. Directors include Twiggy Matiwana and Sandile Mdluli.
Original music was composed by Ngwatainmnent. The title theme song music was composed by Lwanda Gogwana.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Lemogang Tsipa ... Sol
Recurring / Guests
Linda Sokhulu ... Sis Connie
Siphesihle Ndaba ... Palesa
Pakamisa Zwedala ... Fred Jobe
Tina Jaxa ... Station Commander
Chumani Pan ... Rodney
Emmanuel Gweva ... Black Gert (as Emanuel Nkosinathi Gweva)
Thembekile Komani ... Mandla
Julitha Modise ... Mam Dudu
Bongani Nkosi ... Spring
Fortune Jack Mavuso ... Thami
Collin Sepamatla ... Phineas
Ntombenhle Hlongwane ... Sub Editor / Kagiso
Bhekithemba Leta ... Old Man
Thulani Mshini ... Mandla's Man
Precious Ndlovu ... Ausi Lulama
Jacob Molefi ... Barman
Tsekiso Alfred Modise ... Thobane
Sihle Nqene ... Thug 1
Simphiwe Nqene ... Thug 2
Viwe Venkile ... Sex Worker 1
Nomfusi Magazi ... Sex Worker 2
Rochelle Selling ... Shopkeeper
Ntuthuko Ndlovu ... Train Station Guard 1
Nhlanhla Ngwane ... Train Station Guard 2
Tebogo Mkhize ... Ruby
Luxolo Mbadu ... Arresting Officer
Nomcebo Mlambo ... Cashier
Zigi Ndlhovu ... Tinyiko
Mothusi Magano ... Joe
Phistus Maake ... FG Masemola
Steven Thekiso Nkosi ... Drunk Man
Njabulo Mweli ... Young Man in Tavern
Caroline Setsiba ... Tavern Owner
Nyeleti Khoza ... Rirhadzu
Mokitimi Mohumane ... Bhoco
Fannie Masilela ... Jerry
Manqoba Magudulela ... Waiter
Lungile Moloi ... Journalist 1
Themba Mputla ... Journalist 2
Anna Maureen Mabena ... Journalist 3
Ayanda Siguca ... Journalist 4
David Mankge ... Lawyer
Patrick Msomi ... Tyson
Chumanide Khoza ... Complex Security
Lebohang Msiza ... Dumo
Sibahle Mangena ... Zimkitha
Sandile Makhanya ... Palesa's Father
Lindiwe Pride Dube ... Palesa's Mother
Dominica Nxumalo ... Dumo's Mother
Siphesihle Mcube ... Nyaope Boy #1
David Rapholo ... Nyaope Boy #2
Ernest Moeketsi ... Bank Manager
Chumande Khoza ... Security at Palesa's Apartment
Boitumelo Bembe ... Judge
Simphiwe Ngwenya ... Police Accountant
Mlungisi Sithole ... Sabelo
Bongani Brian Kheswa ... Communication Officer
Sicelo Zakhele Manqeli ... Uniformed Police #2
Zinwe-Zenkosi Nondlazi ... Mandla's Daughter
Lungile Moloi ... Reporter 1
Sophie Ndaba ... Sol's Mother
Lindokuhle Khoza ... Young Hlubi
Omhle Tshabalala ... Young Sol
Nathi Radebe ... Bully 1
Samuel Lepere ... Old Man
Nikita Mashishi ... Older Hlubi (as Nikita Mashisi)
Ndevuho Mayinganye ... Mr Mahlangu
Vusimuzi Michael Duma ... Jabu Jabavu
Tumelo Mahlatsane ... Captain
Matome Louis Setabole ... Senior Journalist
Sibongile Tshabalala ... Joe's Girlfriend