Season 1
Ha Molefi is a South African television drama series about a father and son grieving the loss of a mother and wife, forcing them to deal directly with the complexities of their relationship.
Thabang Molefi (T.J. Mokhuane) is a queer teenager from Pimville, Soweto, who has just lost his mother, Mam' Linda, and is on a journey of healing and self-discovery.
He lives with his father Ntate Molefi (Dingaan Khumalo) who is also grieving the loss of his wife, and together they set off on a journey of discovery that lays bare their fears and hopes while honouring Mam'Linda's memory.
Thabang dreams of winning the all-round category at the annual Ballroom Vogue Nights and he draws inspiration from his late mother, who was a musical sensation in the '90s, and who always encouraged Thabang to live his truth and follow his dreams.
Ntate Molefi, on the other hand, loves his son and has accepted him as he is.
However, the recently-widowed father has to learn that he must go beyond just loving his son but also make the effort to open up to him.
Will Thabang realise his dream of celebrating his identity through Vogue / Ballroom while navigating this loving but tense relationship with his mourning father?
The series also stars Niza Jay as Joy, Lebohang Toko as Queen Ida and Tadeus Mbatha as Ntokozo.
Ha Molefi was created by Kamohelo Sebudi and is produced by Clive Morris Productions.
The executive producers are Clive Morris and Khayelihle Dom Gumede; the producer is Genna Lewis and the series producer is Makaziwe Dunyelo.
The directors are Mengameli Nhlabathi and Anne Mashiloane.
The head writer is Piet Matipa, with a writing team including Sinethemba Keleku, Lurdes Maswanganye and Kamohelo Sebudi.
The music composer is Kamogelo Motsepe, with original music by Five2Eight.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
T.J. Mokhuane ... Thabang Molefi
Dingaan Khumalo ... Ntate Molefi
Niza Jay ... Joy
Lebohang Toko ... Queen Ida
Tadeus Mbatha ... Ntokozo (as Siboniso Tadeus Mbatha)
Recurring / Guests
Tumi Morake ... Aunty P
Chichi Letswalo ... Linda
Nolwazi Mfeka ... Amo (as Lwazie Keith Mfeka)
Athie Cwele ... Sipho Dlamini
Ray Neo Buso ... Spice SA Soweto
Mahlatse Kgoale ... Queen Doll (as Mahlatse Foxy Kgoale)
Paul Maila ... Abuti Ofee
Ditebogo Mandita ... Lesedi
Amstel Maboa ... Miss Boorel
Nompumelelo Solani ... Thabang's Aunt
Isabella Masedi ... Thabang's Aunt
Dan Motimole ... Drunk Uncle
Nkuley Masemola ... Momo
Mordecai Ngubane ... Thick Doll
Basopa Mashaba ... Sugar Doll
Lebohang Otukile ... Black Angel
Tumi Powerhouse ... Judge
Kelvin Makau ... Judge
Thembela Twala ... Judge
Ntumekelelo Siyepu ... Thembi
Thembinkosi Mthethwa ... Police Officer
Tholokuhle Dube ... Teacher
Nandi Nyembe ... Police Officer / Nandi
Zesuliwe Hadebe ... Mam'Thuli
Jabulile Nkosi ... Kgomotso
Sibusiso Mxosana ... Young Queen Ida
Sibulele Gcilitshana ... Dorothy
Kamohelo Sebudi ... Performer
Londiwe Ngwenya ... Nomsa
Kabelo Malekana ... Gift
Ntokozo Valashiya ... Attacker
Elizabeth Sello ... Zodwa