Season 10
Uzalo is a South African telenovela-turned-soapie created and executive produced by Duma Ndlovu which centres round two families - the Xulus and the Mdletshes - who are unknowingly bound to each other by their sons, who were swapped at birth.
These two young men carry the hopes and legacies of these families as they face the complexities of money, family and love.
In a country with a history as complex and multifaceted as South Africa's, what are the ties that bind?
Is it blood-ties that make up the family unit, or the bonds forged with perfect strangers who often become dearer to us?
Exploring themes of identity, inheritance and beliefs, a shocking secret revealed on a deathbed kicks off this fast-paced telenovela.
Each half-hour episode delves into the lives of the Mdletshe and the Xulu families who are immersed in contradictory worlds of church and crime respectively.
The drama also throws the issues of family ties and loyalties against personal ambition into sharp relief – from loving patriarchs who exert unwelcome influence on their ambitious, young sons, to the tension created amongst family members when one of them decides to pursue their own career goals and reject the family business.
Uzalo delves into what makes these ambitious and successful, yet troubled families tick.
The inter-family unease co-exists against tensions between the two families, who each represent opposite sides of the moral coin in their community.
Season 10 sees a host of new characters joining the show:
Geja (played by Mnqobi Kunene) is the leader of Amabutho eNdlende and a beacon of loyalty and ambition.
With an unwavering dedication to uplifting his community and family, Geja emerges as a champion of eNdlende, setting the stage for a riveting clash of ideologies.
Hawu (Bandile Maphalala) is a formidable stick-fighting champion known for his courage and strength, always armed and ready for any challenge.
Despite his rugged exterior, Hawu is a charismatic ladies' man and as such this charm inevitably sparks turmoil with Izinsizwa.
Sgidi (Vusi Mdiniso) is the eldest of Izinsizwa, driven by a quest to restore his family's lost livestock and achieve autonomy.
His unwavering focus on money and cattle leads him to quickly embrace the allure of material wealth upon his arrival in KwaMashu.
Phefeni (Lungani Mabaso) is a quintessential problem child constantly craving attention and notorious for stirring up trouble.
The move to KwaMashu triggers a transformative journey of discovery.
Nokuthula (Faith Mgobhozi) is a virtuous leader of the maidens in eNdlende who strives to instil values of self-respect and love in her community.
Turns out she is the apple of not one but two hopeful eyes.
Linda Sibiya, playing himself, joins K-Mash FM amidst turbulent times, determined to revive the station and reclaim its former glory.
As a seasoned broadcaster, he takes the helm of the breakfast show, captivating listeners with his topics and charismatic presence.
Evangelist Sakhile Sibiya (Ntando Mncube), a man dedicated to his calling, is led by an unwavering commitment to ministering to people in need.
Sakhile's arrival in KwaMashu coincides with a critical moment, as he becomes the beacon of hope casting out evil and inequities.
He wholly embodies the saviour the community has been awaiting.
In the Season 10 premiere: The Mhlongos are in pain... a pain no one saw coming.
Someone vows revenge upon KwaMashu for the chaos Njinji has caused.
Meanwhile, K-Mash FM has a new presenter and he is doing the most with it.
Season 10 Cast
(scroll to bottom for available actor bios)
Starring
Gugu Gumede ... MaMlambo
Thembi Nyandeni ... Njinji Magwaza
Fanele Ntuli ... Nomaswazi
Thabo Mnguni ... Mr Mbatha
Ntombifuthi Dlamini ... Mrs Madlala
Zama Magubane ... Madongwe (as as Zama Magubane Ngcobo)
Simphiwe Majozi ... Sbu
Nothando Ngcobo ... Hlelo
Thembinkosi Thwala ... Mondli
Noxolo Mathula ... Lilly
Nkanyiso Makhanya ... Njeza
Thuthuka Mthembu ... Nonka
Mnqobi Kunene ... Geja
Masoja Msiza ... Nkunzi
Recurring / Guests
Sibusisiwe Jili ... Nomkhosi
Cebolenkosi Mthembu ... Nyawo (as Cebo Mthembu)
Bhekisizwe Mahlawe ... Prince
Baby Cele ... Gabisile
Glen Gabela ... Pastor Melusi Mdletshe
Linda Sibiya ... Linda Sibiya
Sthembile Mhlongo ... Flavia
Mavuso Magabane ... Commissioner Sithole (as Meshack Mavuso)
Linda Majola ... Mzamo
Sibongiseni Shezi ... Hleziphi
Simosibucayi Buthelezi ... Screwdriver (as Simo Buthelezi)
Phumlani Mayise ... Mzwezwe
Ntokozo Mthembu ... Sipho
Duduzile Ngcobo ... Babekazi
Mzwandile Gumede ... Vusi
Sphokuhle Luthuli ... Sibongiseni
Faith Mgobhozi ... Nokuthula
Lungani Mabaso ... Phefeni
Thembelihle Khumalo ... Mrs Ngema
Vusi Mdiniso ... Sgidi
Nondumiso Jozana ... Sarah Gumede
Pinky Mjwara ... Content Producer
DJ Nzwiri ... DJ Jabulani
Mbali Ngaleka ... Presenter #1
Thabiso Lekoba ... Biyase
Thabani Mthembu ... Gumede
Prince Maphumulo ... Mkhize
Thulani Sikhakhane ... Mzolo
Nonhle Jali ... Xoliswa
Zimtoti Mkhize ... Colleague #1 / Technical Producer / Caller #5 (voice)
Fezile Nzama ... Caller #3
Nana Zuke ... Caller #5
Bongumusa Khubisa ... Caller #6 / Extortionist
Somkhanya Inyosi ... Royal Poet
Nomawethu Luthuli ... Royal Servant
Ntando Shangase ... Police Officer
Ntokozo Novela ... Police Officer (Msomi)
Makhosazane Phungula ... Old Woman
Sifiso Zikhali ... Repo Man
Edward Nzama ... Security Guard
Sanele Mseka Ngema ... Contractor #1
Zawadiyamungu ... Artist
Lebani Sirenje ... Rasta
Solwazi Tutsheni ... Sinethemba
Slindokuhle Ngcobo ... Sinethemba's Mom
Phakamani Khumalo ... Colleague #2
Nkanyiso Cwele ... Vilakazi
Samkelo Mthembu ... Civilian #1
Thandeka Mngadi ... Client
Bandile Maphalala ... Hawu
Ondele Ngalo ... Nomusa
Sithulile Zulu ... Minenhle
Mbali Ngeleka ... Presenter #1
Mthokozisi Nzuza ... Khathi
Sam Hlophe ... Zodwa
Sfundo Mbhele ... Balaclava Man 2
Sboniso Ntlazana ... Crazy Phara
Nokuthula Dlamini ... Caller (voice)
Zobenguni Mkheme ... Frustrated Civilian
Bheki Mthembu ... Police Officer #1
Samkelo Khanyile ... Police Officer #2
Phathisanani Mhlongo ... Police Officer #3
Delani Nene ... Police Officer #4
Siyethemba Ngidi ... Waiter
Nqobile Plaatjie ... Waitress / Teacher 4
Ayanda Hadebe ... Zweli VO (voice)
Sithembiso Zungu ... Mbekezeli
Mvelo Ngcobo ... Ndu
Lihle Gumede ... Sthoko (as Luhle Gumede)
Phumlani Ngubane ... Scary Man
Bongani Mbatha ... Khumbulani
Nhlauzane ... Crazy Phara
Rubbindera Naidoo ... Raj
Xolani Sibiya ... Truck Driver
Freddie Ngubane ... Nsizwa 1
Kwanele Vombe ... Nsizwa 2
Bonginkosi Mbuthuma ... Nsizwa 3
Akhile Mbonambi ... Lindo / Khosi
Thobeka Ndwandwe ... Olwethu
Hamish Kyd ... Abdul
Commie Nhleko ... Bus Owner
Zamo Kubheka ... Bus Driver
Kgotso Ngubane ... Cab Driver
Joyce Msomi ... Estate Agent
Daniel Singerey ... Jack Ruppert
Zozi Ngidi ... Man
Nqaba Mbatha ... Mbenge
Yamkela Luthuli ... Mncedisi
Munyamela Nyambeni ... Mr Masinqitha
Mpho Makhokha ... Mrs Masinqitha
Angel Zondo ... Principal
Ayanda Lubelo ... Player 1
Mnqobi Bhengu ... Player 2
Mduduzi Ntini ... Player 3
Mlungisi Sangweni ... Thabo Motsepe
Prince Jokweni ... Teacher 1
Aviwe Mayeza ... Teacher 2
Sindisiwe Khubani ... Teacher 3
Siyabonga Mbatha ... Mbense
Lucia Maduna ... Royal Servant #1
Melusi Mbatha ... Royal Guard
Vusimuzi Buthelezi ... COGTA
Phathabakhe Shezi ... Head of SGB
Prince Sokweni ... Teacher 1
Sthabiso Nzimande ... Pastor Aubrey
Nondumiso Ngobese ... Olwethu's Mom
Minenhle Sithole ... Dudu
Sinqobile Baloyi ... Khosi
Thembeka Madlala ... Customer
Philani Dube ... Squatter / Driver
Sihle Chiliza ... Squatter
Kuma Chridencials ... Squatter
Moses Mzulwini ... Protocol
Ayanda Khumalo ... Boy 1
Thokozani Dlamini ... Boy 2
Anele Lushaba ... Girl 1
Phumla Gumede ... Girl 2
Olwethu Dlamini ... Young Boy 1
Sphelele Phili ... Thando
Malungi Myende ... Client
France Sibanyoni ... Man
Aphelele Mtshali ... Girl
Sthobile Hlophe ... Mbalenhle - Waitress
Letty Khanyile ... Patron 1
Noxolo Mavundla ... Social Worker
Andile Dlamini ... Detective #1
Wenzi Dlamini ... Detective #2
Vusi Mdluli ... Car Washer #1
Sonto Maphumulo ... DK
Thembi Buthelezi ... Aunty Dorothy
Sandile Mfusi ... Kwanda
Lungiswa Plaatjies ... Guest Artist
Sbonakaliso Mazibuko ... Coach Lwazi
Mphile Zamisa ... Card Shuffler
Kwazokuhle Mdikizela ... Cocky Opponent
Zephried Zakwe ... Endlende Detective
Langelihle Mbeje ... Young Boy
Ntando Mncube ... Pastor Sakhile Sibiya
Mbali Maphumulo ... Cleaner
Fanele Zulu ... Ebenezer (as Fanele Zulu Black)
Zandile Masondo ... K-Mash FM Newsreader
Thabisile Zikhali ... Constable Biyela
Siyabonga Mzimela ... Man #1
Siyabonga Nomvethe ... Nomvethe
Swelihle Luthuli ... Bhungane
Jacob Malevu ... Commentator
Thulani Jila ... Match Officer
Nodumo Mtebeni ... Client
Nokukhanya Nzama ... Current Shaman 1
Thuto Khoapa ... Current Shaman 2
Zinguyise Zulu ... Old Shaman 1
Bongiwe Makhanya ... Old Shaman 2 / Woman #1
Mpumelelo Ndaba ... Phara 1
Samuel Mgobhozi ... Businessman 1
Nombuso Ntuli ... Client
Lucky Hadebe ... Senior Provincial Officer 1
Nkosinathi Mkhwanazi ... Senior Provincial Officer 2
Sphiwe Shezi ... Council Member 1
Nomondi Mbele ... Sgidi's Mom
Miranda Zwane ... Shaman 1
Njabulo Khumalo ... Ngidi (as Njabulo Nxumalo)
Hlobisile Mkhize ... Nokuzola
Zanele Makhoba ... Caller #4 (voice)
Noluthando Mthethwa ... Voice #1 (voice) / Caller #1 / Receptionist
Tholakele Mazingisa ... Elderly Customer
Musa Tokelo ... Inmate
S'fiso Pohlo ... Ma-Wire
Lungisa Zondi ... Cable Thief / Tjovitjo
Sbonga Hadebe ... Female Congregant / Nomthandazo
Xolani Gazu ... Passerby
Fezeka Mchunu ... Nurse Ruth
Nomcebo Nomvethe ... Commissioner's PA
Makhosazana Ndlovu ... Gogo Menziwa
Ntokozo Vilakazi ... Mabillion
Noxolo Mabaso ... Ndu's Aunt
Delani Mhlongo ... Passerby #1
Mthokozisi Sibiya ... Passerby #2
Thalente Gwala ... School Kid
Mfundo Ndaba ... Guy #1
Sphindile Kaula ... Woman #1
Sithulile Zulu ... Minenhle
Brenda Mhlongo ... Commissioner Shezi
Bonginkosi Khoza ... Street Hustler
Sandile Vundisa ... Guy #1
Mlungisi Mhlongo ... Phara #2
Thamsanqa Mbongwa ... Phara #3
Zandile Ngwane ... Nomathemba
Melusi Maphumulo ... Phara #1
Skhumbuzo Nsundwane ... Phara #2
Luthando Zulu ... Auto
Sphiwe Ngubane ... Joseph
Elton Ramahala ... Mzimba
Sphamandla Mdunge ... Zwe
Lindelwa Mdluli ... Mrs Mlaba
Mxolisi Masango ... SABC News Reporter
Nompilo Maphumulo ... Nosipho Xulu
Vuyo Zulu ... Customer #1
Nomsa Xaba ... Mpilo's Gogo
Nhlakanipho Mhlongo ... Mpilo
Elihle Mbunda ... Customer
Blessing Mlangeni ... Guard
Lungisani Ndlovu ... Minister Ntuli
Zokugcina Ndlela ... Girl #1
Nhlanhla Shangase ... Male Warden
Thuli Khumalo ... Warden Cilo (Forbidden Fruit)
Zamaswazi Mokoena ... Pretty Female Prisoner
Tsidi Makitle ... Mama Jane
Minenhle Ntuli ... Babes
Nombuso Ngcongo ... Working Girl
Lucky Lukhozi ... Home Owner
Brightness Zulu ... Thuli
Nkululeko Mpanza ... Warder 2
Thuli Sokhela-Ngcobo ... Mama Maria
Clarissa Mfeka ... Interior Designer
Lungile Mtshali ... Mbalenhle
Avela Sidumo ... Caller
Joash Govender ... Indian Nerd
Amandla Dladla ... Zaza
Khanyisani Ndwalane ... Participant #1
Ndumiso Dlamini ... Gebetsheni / Bhengu
Nontobeko Gabuza ... Passenger 1
Thulebone Lembethe ... Passenger 2
Mlondi Mngoma ... Passenger 3
Asiphe Ntuli ... Lelo
Sibongokuhle Nkosi ... Ndoni
Ayabonga Langa ... Millicent
Sinovuyo Mgojo ... Woman
Sithandiwe Khumalo ... Mama
Amahle Ngcobo ... Friend #2 / ARV Babe
Samkelo Sibiya ... Guy
Innocent Mthethwa ... Young Professional
Melusi Buthelezi ... Funani
Gatsheni ... Special Guest
Anita Mkhize ... Girl #1
Manakazi Nyalana ... Girl #2
Sihle Mkhathini ... Boy #1
Slindile Mkhize ... Woman #1
Sibongile Dlamini ... Kamadonsela
Thato Ramabele ... Ayanda
Somthetho ... Celebrity MC
Brighten Shandu ... Celebrity MC
Zama Mseleku ... Interviewer
Sthembiso Mhlungu ... Flamboyant Businessman
Sanele Mbonambi ... Businessman #2
Simo Mabaso ... Worker #1
Siyabonga Nsimbini ... Manager
Zama ka Mabaso ... Mrs Nzimande
Nomnotho Hlabisa ... Warden / Security Guard
Simphiwe Ndlela ... Buli
Sibonelo Hotshe ... Villager 1
Balungile Mthembu ... Girl 1
Nomthamsanqa Mkhize ... Girl 2
Uyanda Rozani ... Golden Girl / GG
Sibusiso Magwaza ... Guy 1
Thabiso Magwaza ... Guy 2
Sanele Cindi ... Young Man
Zime Yotwana ... Inmate 1
Charmaine Mandlazi ... Inmate 2
Nomvuselelo Biyela ... Buli's Customer / Grumpy Inmate
Fikakahle Mgobhozi ... Guy 3
Nothando Shandu ... Hairdresser
Nhlanzeko Mthethwa ... Zanele / Inmate #3
Nomusa Hlatswayo ... Teacher
Lungsani Ndlovu ... Cupcake
Ntombizonke Nzimande ... Ntombenhle
Skhonzi Mbokazi ... Nail Artist
Anelisa Ndlovu ... Girl #1
Nokwanda Mhkwenazi ... Girl #3
Patrick Ngcobo ... Taxi Driver
Avela Sidumo ... Caller #1
Rohula Ramugondo ... Caller #2
Nompilo Zungu ... Juicy Lips
Kholeka Mthembu ... Nolwazi
Nosipho Mbhele ... Mzwezwe's Gogo
Liziwe Mbele ... Client
Noluthando Shandu ... Hairdresser #1
Sandile Biyela ... Passerby #1
Frank Thwala ... Passerby #2
Zothani Ncwane ... Passerby #3
Sphamandla Hlatshwayo ... Pastor Menzi
Tiisetso Swafo ... Tebello (as Tiishetjo Swafo)
Dladla Mshunqisi ... Dladla Mshunqisi
Ntombikhona Ntakana ... Cook
Nkosingimele Mbatha ... Civilian
Sibusiso Ndimande ... Passenger
Linda Mbhense ... Prison Director
Lungisani Joyisa ... Security Guard #2
Nkosi Gumede ... Zamu
Thandekile Khumalo ... Bystander #1
Bhabha Raboteng ... Sis Ntombi
Sibonokuhle Zungu ... Barman
Mxolisi Majola ... Caller #5
Phumelele Mdakane ... Nomathemba's Mom
Nonhlanhla Langa ... OB-GYN
Tsepo Doncabe ... Nkazimulo
Menzi Biyela ... Pastor Gwala
Senabelo Ntshele ... Teen #1
Londeka Dube ... Protester #1
Nontokozo Sithole ... Protester #2
Skhumbuzo Magoso ... Client #7
Tholakele Shezi ... Baby Babongile
Khanyisile Mathaba ... Woman
Smangele Phewa ... Neighbour #1
Isabella Mdletshe ... Neighbour #2
Thobeka Ntsevu ... OB-GYN
Andisiwe Maphumulo ... Nurse
Linda Mbese ... Prison Director (as Linda Mbesa)
Thomas Holthausen ... Commissioner Engelbrecht
Ayanda Msweli ... SABC Newsreader
Nkosinathi Radebe ... Vendor #1
Natasha Portrag ... New Prison Director
Sbonelo Ndlovu ... Detective Dick
Nhlanhla Msomi ... Church Member #1
Lusanda Mnqayi ... Kwanele Zungu
Nosipho Jali ... Fezeka
Lehlohonolo Silangwe ... Sizwe
Thabile Dlamini ... Warder #1
Nonhlanhla Mbambo ... Warder #2
Thuli Dlamini ... Waitress
Ntombifuthi Ngema ... Aunt Sheila
Phindile Mlambo ... Psychologist
Thabile Ndima ... Event Coordinator
Zafika Ngcobo ... Usher
Zanele Nsindane ... Guest #1
Lindo Khumalo ... Ice Cream Guy
Mhlengi Memela ... Guy
Bongakonke Ntanzi ... Fashion Designer
Selby Mkhize ... Selbeyonce (as Selbeyonce Mkhize)
Philani Ngwenya ... Siyaya Taxi Owner
Yolanda Buthelezi ... Enzokuhle
Lwazi Mdladla ... Graveyard DJ
Owami Zuma ... Teen
Nonhlanhla Ngcobo ... Woman #1
Msawenkosi Ntuli ... Guard #1
Hector Kunene ... Beer Client
Andile Mtambo ... Msele
Phiwayinkosi Mathe ... Taxi Driver #1
Menzi Myeni ... Taxi Driver #2
Thanduyise Khwela ... Taxi Driver #3
Thenjiwe Mazibuko ... Dispatcher
Thembelani Gumbi ... Guy #1
Noluthando Mzobe ... Doctor
Nelisa Nkala ... Caller #2
Gugu Mhlongo ... Regular Customer
Uyanda Msomi ... Guy #2
Lucky Shobede ... Scary Guy
Ntokozo Khuzwayo ... Royal Servant / Lady #2
Zamokuhle Mdletshe ... Royal Guard #1
Zandi Masondo ... Newsreader
Sandile Gwambe ... Geeky Boy (as Sandile 'Bhubesi' Gwambe)
Lwandle Mahlaba ... Young Boy #1
Alita Zulu ... Young Boy #2
Thabiso Msomi ... Guy #2
Nomfundo Radebe ... Pretty Girl (Ruby)
Princess Ncengwa ... Gogo #2
Nomfundo Masondo ... Grocery Woman
Lindiwe Dube ... Aunt Sheila
Nombuselelo Ntombela ... Royal House Sangoma
Thuso Motaung ... Thuso Motaung
Mlwazet ... Graveyard DJ
Nonkululeko Mbatha ... Business Consultant
Siyamthanda Gqada ... Girl #2
Asiphe Luthuli ... Lelo
Amanda Dladla ... Zaza
Ben Mdluli ... Party Planner
Siyanga Ntenda ... Siyanga Ntenda
Zodumo Shange ... Yoli (as Zoduma Shange)
Lungisani Ngobese ... Taxi Marshal 1
Khuluma Khumalo ... Frontman
Nokwanda Ngcobo ... Woman Vendor
Silindile Zungu ... Zakhithi
Nhlanhla Cwele ... Makeup Artist
Nolwazi Mthembu ... Yoli's Assistant
Noxolo Jozana ... K-Mash FM Receptionist
Nothando Mkhize ... Sbutubutu
Sane Mgadi ... Lady #1
Mxolisi Nyawo ... Businessman
Zukisa Matola ... Nomarussia
Sphamandla Mkhize ... Scrawny Guy
Bricks Chiliza ... Bab' Shoba
Sakhile Majola ... Bhakede