Season 2
Ashes to Ashes returns for a second season, set against the backdrop of a family-owned business in Tembisa, Namane Funerals.
The funeral parlour is headed by the husband and wife duo Mandlakazi and Selogile Namane, who inherited it from their parents. The pair have created an empire with the assistance of their children Tsietsi, Monwabisi and Reba Namane.
On the surface all looks well, but the Namane family is haunted by deep, dark secrets, which are constantly swept under the carpet to keep the family intact.
A series of scandalous dramatic moments led to the truth about the father of Mpho's baby being revealed. Shocking events continue to follow the Namane family in the second season, threatening the future of the funeral parlour and the Namane family as we know it.
Season 2 returns with new characters and more grim secrets that will further shatter the family unit. After the Season 1 finale it remains to be seen who survived the terrible shootout rampage by the deranged Tsietsi Namane.
Meanwhile love, support, and unity are put to the test when Selo makes a life changing decision which results in regret and despise.
New to the cast in Season 2 are Tina Jaxa as Nokulunga Radebe, Mandlakazi's estranged and feisty cousin; Atandwa Kani as Buzwe Sihlahla, Tsietsi's no nonsense lawyer; and Nandi Nyembe as Detective Nkonzo's mother, Ma Nkonzo, who has a score to settle with the Namanes.
Returning cast this season include Patrick Shai as Selo, Nambitha Mpumlwana as Mandlakazi, Zenande Mfenyana as Reba, Menzi Ngubane as Detective Nkonzo, Nyaniso Dzedze as Tsietsi, Chumani Pan as Monwabisi, Nyalleng Thibedi as Mpho, Craig Urbani as Mickey, Maggie Benedict as Violet, Mandla Gaduka as Damian and Richard Lukunku as Stitch.
For Season 2, the creative producer is Genna Lewis and the head writer is Linda Bere. The series producer is Helen Smit and the executive producers are Clive Morris, Sipho Gogotya, Genna Lewis and Ntokozo Mbuli for Clive Morris Productions. The executive producer for e.tv is Bobo Mokgoro. Original music is by Alan Lazar.
Season 2 Cast
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Starring
Patrick Shai ... Selogilwe "Selo" Namane
Nambitha Mpumlwana ... Mandlakazi Namane
Nyaniso Dzedze ... Tsietsi Namane
Chumani Pan ... Monwabisi Namane
Zenande Mfenyana ... Reba Rankhoana
Recurring / Guests
Menzi Ngubane ... Detective Nkonzo Mazibuko
Nyalleng Thibedi ... Mpho Rankoane
Richard Lukunku ... Stitch
Mandla Gaduka ... Damian
Nat Ramabulana ... Thabo
Tinah Mnumzana ... Mantsho
Vicky Kente ... On Call Doctor
Maggie Benedict ... Violet
Craig Urbani ... Mickey
Iain Winter ... Surgeon / Cardiologist
Khanyi Mbau ... Pinki
Daniel Janks ... Prosecutor
Sandi Schultz ... Ms Booi
Atandwa Kani ... Buzwe Sihlahla
Ferry Jele ... Ma'Khoza
Rantsatsi Rantsatsi ... Chester
Nqobile Sipamla ... Detective Zungu
Mmabatho Mogomotsi ... Magistrate
Nandi Nyembe ... Ma' Mazibuko
Tina Jaxa ... Nokulunga Radebe
David Mello ... Amos
Hugh Masebenza ... Mad Man
Palesa Mocuminyane ... Thandeka
Miza Modibedi ... DJ Miza (as Itumeleng Modibedi)
Samantha Peo ... Laura
Sonni Chidiebere ... Solomon (as Sonnie Chidiebere)
Shoki Mokgapa ... Disebo
Huey Louw ... Magistrate
Thuli Thabethe ... Malaika
Peter Sephuma ... Joseph (as Peter Sepuma)
Frances Ndlazilwana ... Old Woman
Graeme Kriega ... Khumo
Aubrey Moalusi ... Tsietsi's Uncle / Namane Uncle
Sindi Buthelezi ... Patience
Mothusi Chebeletsane ... Rankhoane Uncle
Saint Seseli ... Chwepheshe
Rea Rangaka ... Mr Direro
Bexta Ndabalime ... Inspector
Nomsa Xaba ... Judith
Gabriel Mini ... Ndlovu
Kope Makgae ... Pastor Otsile Phathuli
Gontse Ntshegang ... Cynthia
Getmore Sithole ... Bab' Shezi
Theoline Morghan ... Matron
Peter Xaba ... Huge Guy
Sindi Kubheka ... Journalist
Larna Ratabane ... Journalist
Ronald Nudawe ... Journalist
Ranapo Ramokaoi ... Journalist
Khosi Memela ... Journalist
Sweetness Zungu ... Journalist
Daniel Dlamini ... Journalist
Thapelo Mofokeng ... Chief Pitso Rankhoane
Murray Todd ... Ronald Stuart
Jonathan Taylor ... Hospital Administrator
Thorsten Wedekind ... Police Official
Marvin Motlhabane ... Namane Client
Sphindile Mazibuko ... Namane Client
Bongeka Nyathela ... Nurse
Dudu Nhlabathi ... Nkosi Woman 1
Pantsho Mokojo ... Nkosi Woman 2
Xolelwa Mbali ... Rose (as Xolelwa Charmaine Mbali)
Sithelelele Mthwesi ... Sam
Jesse Suntele ... Kabelo
Cobus Visser ... Judge
Sphindle Mazibuko ... NF Client Female
Marvin Motlhabane ... NF Client Male
Daniel Dlamini ... Court Orderly
Jabulani Masilela ... Bab' Hlongwane
Bonkosi Khumalo ... Mjukaid
Ntsako Mitenda ... Thato / Laura
Sithembele Mangqangwana ... Hospital Orderly
Amos Ketlele ... Bab'Nkomonde
Jonathan Gamble ... Tim
Rampai Mohadi ... Joseph Shabangu
Mduduzi Osgan Ndlovu ... Shabangu's Assistant
Boitumelo Bogopane ... Waiter (as Boitumelo Kereeditso)
Thomas Baloyi ... Official
Ivy Nkutha ... Gog' Joyce
Nkosinathi Moudlane ... Court Orderly
Buti Thaane ... Army Spokes Person
Meshack Lirumo ... General Modise
Lindiwe Vilakazi Shivambu.. Refilwe
Prince Kgengwe ... Shabangu's Thug
Nyembezi Shangase ... Mr Zondi
Semuhle Patience Shangase.. Nomthandazo
Maria Selepe ... Mam' Biyela
Sibonelo Ushe ... Delivery Guy
Sinabulela Molefe ... Goon
Karabo Ricks ... Singer
Thandeka Mahlanga ... Female Worker
Thabiso Cele ... Client 1
Phineas Zulu ... Client 2
Aaron Rabophola ... Goon 2
Ayanda Makayi ... Sbu
Siphiwe Tseli ... Namane Client
Sipho Kempe ... Thug (as Sipho Kenpe)
Lunga Nyembe ... Working Man 1
Mpilo Ntombelo ... Working Man 2
Donald Magodla ... Working Man 3
Vincent Kowa ... Goon 1 / Gambling Goon 1
Vuyo ... Goon 2
Aubrey ... Goon 3
Sihle Ngomane ... Delivery Guy 1
Jack Motaung ... Delivery Guy 2
Brian Lusumpa ... Shabangu's Goon
Joe Phiri ... Shabangu's Goon
Elphas Mkhize ... Mam' Biyela's People
Talita N Mpshe ... Mam' Biyela's People / Namane Staff / Cleaner
Winnie Dladla ... Mam' Biyela's People
Masego Mogogi ... Mam' Biyela's People
Elijah Shabangu ... Mam' Biyela's People / Waiter
Daniel Dlamini ... Policeman 1
David Mthimkulu ... Policeman 2
Sicelo Ntombela ... Gambling Goon 2
Buhle Sibisi ... Salesman
Kimberleigh Stark ... Jessica
Zanele Siyolo ... Client
Hendink Bourd ... Client
Simual Moshidi ... Namane Staff
Philljo Mateya ... Namane Staff
Lwazi Hlafuna ... Namane Staff
Mthokozisi Shanga ... Namane Staff
Donald Magadla ... Namane Staff
Thembinkosi Dladla ... Namane Staff
Mashaba Nthabiseng ... Namane Staff
Mandisa Mbotshana ... Namane Staff
Mampontsheng Mathibela ... Namane Staff
Melusi Ngcobo ... Namane Staff
Wilson Mayisela ... Coffin Delivery Guy
Hlehle Mthembu ... Beautician
Sandile Masuku ... Solomon's Thug
Michelo Nmoonoa ... Solomon's Thug
Meyrick Eilerd ... Spokes
Queen Koeylisi ... Job Applicant / Mary
Madoda Soji ... Sheriff
Aluysia Masondo ... Ma'Khoza's Friend
Danisile Themba ... Prosecutor's Assistant
Thabang Miuolotsi ... Bailiff
Motlatsi Booi ... Ntate Dumane
Siphiwo Mtshatsha ... Court Security / Sheriff of the Court
Tryphosa Maruna ... Ma'Khoza's Friend
Mbulungeni Mbedzi ... Police Officer
Thato Mohlomi ... Patience's Friend
Lennox Mathabathe ... Awusa Leader (as Lennox Mathabbathe)
Isaac Mokoena ... Awusa Secretary
Pumla Ndlazi ... Helper
Nozuko Schultz ... Angry Client (as Nozuko Schullz)
Brian Mfana ... Bidding Master
AM Moalosi ... Mpho's Uncle 1
Noah Kekana ... Mpho's Uncle 2 / Rankhoane Uncle
Freedom Mswane ... Kwanele
Kutlwano Maseko ... Little Girl
Vusi Dladla ... Ndlovu Brother
Godfrey Matse ... Thabiso
Sandile Nkosi ... Grave Digger
Lizzy Swafo ... Mrs Hlope
Daisy Fayo ... Mrs Sokhulu
Catherine van der Merwe ... Lehlongwa
Comfort Matsepe ... Mrs Sibeko
Eduard Horn ... Private Investigator
Tintswalo Mabasa ... Client
Siphiwe Nkabinde ... Fez
Denis Madibo ... Karaoke Client
Boitumelo Kreeditse ... Waiter
Busisiwe Kunene ... Mrs Mabela