Season 2
Season 2 marks a big change in the storyline, following the dramatic conclusion of the first season.
With the Mxenge family patriarch, Luzuko, out of the picture, his brother Hlumelo steps up to fill the void, with a unique approach to balancing family and business affairs.
The upcoming new season dives deeper into the themes of family, power, and redemption, with storylines that reveal the layers of each character and their relationships within the turbulent world of Gqeberha.
Also, new characters find their way into the heart of the empire, shaking things up like never before.
New to the cast this season are Zinzi Nsele as Vuyokazi and Rorisang Mohapi as Lulama.
Vuyokazi is Stokkie's aunt, a junior police officer actively engaged in community policing.
She becomes a key figure in investigating the Mxenge family's involvement in crimes and tries to bring down their empire.
Lulama, Vuyokazi's daughter, brings a dramatic twist to the plot with her manipulative nature and obsession with Thulani, leading to intense and dark turns.
In the Season 2 premiere: Thulani wants to turn over a new leaf by coming clean to the police about his past mistakes.
Also, Zimkhitha is not sure what to do with Hlumelo, who's at death's door.
Gqeberha: The Empire was created and executive produced by Gwydion Beynon and Phathushedzo Makwarela and is produced by Tshedza Pictures.