Season 3
isiBaya is a South African soap opera (a telenovela in Season 1) created by Angus Gibson, Catherine Stewart, Teboho Mahlatsi and Desireé Maarkgraaf and produced by The Bomb Shelter which depicts the battle for wealth and power between the Zungus and the Ndlovus, two rival families living in Thukela Valley, and set against the backdrop of the South African taxi industry.
When the series begins, two young lovers are torn apart by a century old feud between two powerful families. From a valley long divided by too little resources the bitter feud continues in Egoli, the city of gold, as the Zungus seek to build their fortune.
The promise of riches and old cycles of revenge tears them apart but one man's quest for reconciliation and peace leads them all to understand that they can prosper together.
On the East side of the Valley lives the Zungus, a household headed by charismatic and influential Mpiyakhe and his sister Mkabayi, who run a successful taxi business.
Mkabayi runs the rural taxi yard; she is a fierce and powerful matriarch who has sworn herself to celibacy after the assassination of her betrothed when she was a young girl.
She is loyal, traditional and under the tough exterior warm-hearted. Mpiyakhe's two rural wives run the Bhubusini compound.
Mpiyakhe lives in Soweto with his fourth wife, Iris, a beautiful but scheming and manipulative woman. She has no children but is the stepmother to Mpiyakhe's two children – Thandeka and Jabu - from his first wife, who died in a taxi clash 14 years back. Mpiyakhe runs the taxi business and is chairman of the East Side taxi association.
On the West side lives Samson Ndlovu's family, they too operate a big taxi business, but are less successful than Mpiyakhe. Samson is a bitter man, but hides under a veneer of tradition; his brother Mandla is bloodthirsty and wants vengeance on the Zungus.
Can their love survive the bitter feuds that surround them? Will their families tear them apart or will their love triumph in the end?
The isiBaya cast is an eclectic mix of both celebrated, seasoned actors in television and theatre and fresh new faces. Siyabonga Twala heads up the Zungu household as Mpiyakhe, with his leading lady and third wife, Iris Zungu, played by Mampho Brescia.
Also lined up are actors hailing from KZN: Class Act winner Sdumo Mtshali (S'bu Ndlovu), Nomzamo Mbatha (Thandeka Zungu), Pallance Dladla (Jabu Zungu), Zakhele Mapondo (Skhaleni) and Mdu Gumede (Ntandane).
Bheki Mkhwane plays the role of Samson, the head of the Ndlovus, who is aligned with his hot-headed brother, Mandla, played by Bongani Gumede.
Broadcast Notes
The first two episodes of Season 3 aired on Mzansi Wethu on weekdays at 19h00. The show moved half an hour later to weekdays at 19h30 from Episode 3, which aired on Monday 6 March, 2017.
Season 3 Cast
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Starring
Siyabonga Thwala ... Mpiyakhe Zungu
Thembi Nyandeni ... Mkabayi Zungu
Jeffrey Sekele ... Blade
Samson Khumalo ... Shadrack
Ayanda Ngubane ... Phumele Zungu (as Ayanda Borotho)
Celeste Ntuli ... Siphokazi Zungu
Andile Mxakaza ... Fezile
Zakhele Mapondo ... Skhaleni (as Zakhele Mabasa)
Bongani Gumede ... Mandla Ndlovu
Bheki Mkhwane ... Samson Ndlovu
Mampho Brescia ... Iris Zungu
Jessica Nkosi ... Qondi
and Vusi Kunene ... Bhekifa Ngubane
Recurring / Guests
Mdu Gumede ... Ntandane
Andile Gumbi ... Zweli Ngubane
Zinhle Mabena ... Sihle
Florence Mokgatsi ... Lerato
Lorraine Mphephi ... Pam
Sdumo Mtshali ... Sibusiso Ndlovu
Nomzamo Mbatha ... Thandeka Zungu
Senzo Vilakazi ... Mehl'emamba
Nandi Nyembe ... Gogo Mkhithi
Gcina Mkhize ... Khanyi
Koketso Mophuting ... Kaone
Lusanda Mbane ... Doctor
Buyile Mdladla ... Solom'zi
Dumisani Dlamini ... Mbodla
Nomsa Xaba ... Gogo Ntozabantu
Lehlohonolo Makoko ... Lawyer
Yonda Thomas ... Tony
Ernest Ndlovu ... Ngwebedla
Jessie Palmer ... Lady Passenger
Thapelo Mokoena ... JK
Zola ... Isaac (as Bonginkosi Dlamini)
Palesa Mocuminyane ... Dr Shongwe
Sana Mchunu ... Ma Ruth
Nyembezi Kunene ... Uncle
Tumi Moswa ... Young Mechanic #2
Moneoa Moshesh-Sowazi ... Herself (as Moneo Moshesh)
Solomon Sebothoma ... Himself
Charmaine Mtinta ... Ma Ntuli
Nomsa Buthelezi ... Ma Mnisi
Bhekisizwe Mahlawe ... Mix Dladla
Pakamisa Zwedala ... Pope
Ron Smerczak ... S'khova (as Ronald Smerczak)
Lawrence Maleka ... Don Webster
Kere Nyawo ... Eric
Talitha Ndima ... Miriam
Motshabi Tyelele ... Josie
Sindi Buthelezi ... KZN Reporter 2
Mike Mvelase ... Phumelele's Brother
Eve Rasimeni ... Radio Journalist
Zakhele Msibi ... Sunday
Qhayiya Shingange ... Alexander / Manqoba
Masoja Msiza ... Bhodlimpi
Pleasure Nkosi ... Schoolboy
Kennedy Stab ... Simelane
Sipho Sikhakhane ... Inyosi
Amina Jack ... Thokozani
Chriswell Mngomezulu ... Gqomane
Ntokozo Sikhakhane ... Herdboy
Malwase Gcabashe ... Widow
Muzi KaChibi Mthabela ... Duma
Nkanyiso Mzimela ... Melusi
Melusi Mbele ... Bhekumuzi
Sibonelo Mbutho ... Zebedewu (also credited as Sbo Da Poet Mbutho)
Sibongile Mosia ... Doctor
Nhlanhla Nkosi ... Tshepiso
Palesa Sebitloane ... Sweetie
Tumelo Mazibuko ... Driver
Simphiwe Nkabinde ... Injured Child
Yolanda Matabane ... Nurse
Nhlanhla Mdlalose ... Bongani
Steve Oseghale ... Utze
Macebo Twalo ... Ding Ding (as Solomon Twalo)
Sphelele Mzimela ... Kentucky
Austin Moyo ... Delile
Tshidi Dlamini ... Doris Radebe
Itumeleng Molapisang ... Lawyer
Sipho Nhlapo ... Paramedic
Mapula Zikhali ... Nurse
Phemelo Phiri ... Detective Mocumi
Thabo Ngcongo ... Banker
Vusi Sibeko ... Rank Marshal / JHB Rank Marshall
Joseph Shuncula ... Queue Marshal / Jeqe Myeni
Scelo Ntombela ... Ndlovu Driver
Collen Magongwa ... Sanele
Gift Kiva ... Knifeman Maqoma
Samukelisiwe Mamba ... Ma Rose
Buhle Morare ... Passenger
Eddie Sibika ... Passenger
Dumisani Ngema ... Association Enforcer
Ronnie Mbatha ... JHB Rank Manager / Shaka Nzuza
Gift Motaung ... Customer
Dumisani Zondo ... Passenger
Portia Mohlathe ... Girl at Rank
Nhlanhla Ndebele ... Taxi Driver
Bongeka Cele ... Durban Hospital Nurse
Bhekumuzi Ndlovu ... Passenger 1
Nthemba Qulu ... Passenger 2
Shepard Sibisi ... Passenger 3 (as Shapard Sibisi)
Nhlanhla Luthi ... Hobo
Herald Khumalo ... Durban Hospital Doctor
Thabiso Ndlovu ... Schoolboy 1
Thabani Ndlovu ... Schoolboy 2
Thembi Shabalala ... Connie Cele
Sboniso Nxumalo ... Taxi Owner
Mbulelo Hlazo ... Passenger
Joshua Majosty Mbhele ... Qhawe Msomi (also credited as Pastor Majosty)
Dambuza Nqumashe ... Advocate
Nhlanhla Mngomezulu ... Zeke
Isaac Mokoena ... Bab'Mkhize
Ndaba ka Ngwenya ... Ntuli
Gerald Planti ... Gun Wielding Thug
Sizwe Moeketsi ... Muso (also credited as Sizwe Mbele)
Mpumi Mpama ... Vintage Car Owner
Jabulani Masilela ... Sikhakhane
Sydney Ramsey ... East Taxi Owner 1 (also credited as Sydney Ramsy)
Lucky Khota ... East Taxi Owner 2
Mduduzi Mazibuko ... East Taxi Owner 3
Sello Motloheloa ... West Taxi Owner 1
Sphiwe Lamula ... West Taxi Owner 2
Tsa Shezi ... West Taxi Owner 3
Bonginkosi Mthombeni ... Muso 2
Tiisetso Motaung ... Lindi
Nothando Ngcobo ... Khanyisa
Dudu Chiya ... Nonzi
Thulasizwe Kubheka ... Mdu
Aine-Mairi O'Donnell ... Melissa
Riky Rick Makhado ... Mandelic
David Maaroganye ... JHB Hospital Doctor
Thabo Banda ... Man at Spaza
Busisiwe Kunene ... Mam Nomathemba
Chunky Phiri ... KZN Taxi Driver
Siphiwe Msiza ... JHB Hospital Doctor
Patrick Khumalo ... Foreman Ziqubu
Cebile Mlaba ... Nomcebo
Fanele Ntuli ... Schoolgirl 1
Thembinkosi Khambule ... Angry Worker 1
Mosiwa Maringa ... Angry Worker 2
Erick Funeka ... ETA Driver 1
Sihle Mvelase ... ETA Driver 2
Bawinile Ntshaba ... MEC Zekhethelo / MEC Zondi
Thabang Mokoena ... JHB Rank Marshall's Son
Jacob Ntshangase ... Uncle Sgqoko
Otsile Ditshwene ... Manqoba / Alex
Sphamandla Xaba ... Hitman
Malesela Kgoadi ... JV
Phakamani Zikalala ... Sergeant Chonco
Patrick Qoma ... Sangoma
Bongane Mkhoza ... Tsotsi (also credited as Bongani Mkhonza)
Ndaba ka Ngwane ... Ntuli
Peter Vincent ... Mr Hendriks
Menzi Kuzwayo ... Watchman
Siviwe Besman ... Minister
Bonginkosi Mathebula ... Man in Tavern #1
Mduduzi Ndlovu ... Man in Tavern #2
Frans Mathe ... Man in Tavern #3
Mvunyela Majda ... West Taxi Owner 4 (also credited as Mvuyela Majda)
Ntokozo Soldaat ... Gumede's Herdboy
Michael Thompson ... Mark Lucas
Mamosebi Maetle ... Valley Woman
Nomthandazo Mgabhi ... Valley Woman's Daughter
Dawood Tolo ... Valley Man
Tebogo Dladla ... Gorgeous Girl #1
Jeremesse Jafta ... Gorgeous Girl #2
Riky Rick Makhado ... Mandelic (as Rikhado Makhado)
Simphiwe Mhlongo ... Msomi's Colleague
Vusi Mswele ... Complaining Passenger
Lindiwe Nzuza ... R100 Passenger
Mandla Sibiya ... Rival Taxi Driver
Andile Dlamini ... Hlomla
Lucky Ndlovu ... Grumpy Driver
Tholukuhle Buthelezi ... Tsotsi
Duma Mnqobi ... Mkhize
Kristen Landsberg ... Hot Girl
Gilbert Ntobeng ... Hot Guy
Donovan Bome ... Journalist
Siyabonga Gwala ... Young Mechanic #1
Mbuso Dlamini ... Bree Driver
Amy Lee ... Sexy Girl #1
Nosipho Mhlanga ... Street Walker
Bathembu N ... Young Man
Sphelele Mzimela ... Busisiwe Langa
Msizi Ntuli ... Chippa
Siyabulela Deli ... Chippa's Friend / Chippa
John Khoza ... Big Drunk
Sibusiso Kunene ... Mandla's Plant
Naledi Radebe ... Noxi
MaBlerh Salvatore ... Juice
Wandi C ... Nqobile Khuzwayo
Macford Msimande ... Gumede Family Member
Isaac Tlhotlhalemaje ... Toyota Exec
Chukwuma Okoye ... Baldwin Chikwaka
Noluthando Malope ... Zuki
Kabelo Makallane ... Mokoena
Bonginkosi Khumalo ... KZN Mechanic
Jabulani Mbatha ... Man Owing Money
Josias Molefe ... Banker
Ntsikelelo Lokwe ... Scarface Mphephethwa
Phillip Modiba ... Mr Hlope
Itumeleng Moikabi ... Dealer
Lungile Mtshali ... Pumza
Mmane Motaung ... Spoke
Samukele Mkhize ... Lebo Dlamini / Mabuyi Dlamini
Buti Molelle ... Detective Skosana
Thokozani Ncala ... KZN Policeman
Sicelo Dlamini ... Mavili
Bongiseni Manana ... Mavili's Passenger 1
Sandile Qwabe ... Mavili's Passenger 2
Cedric Fourie ... Chris Cele
Allen Mvelase ... Ndlovu Driver 1
Mduduzi Mnguni ... Ndlovu Driver 2
Sabelo Mchunu ... Ndlovu Driver 3
Seja Tladi ... Department Director
Siyabonga Mbuyazi ... Photographer
Keith Gengadoo ... Khan (as Keith Gangadoo)
Tuks Senganga ... Tuks
Lebogang Machedi ... Archie
Msibithi Mahamba ... Xhosa Man
Marks Mthibela ... Zulu Man
Luvuyo Mgweba ... Vukile
Joshua Mbhele ... Qhawe Msomi
Vuyiseka Mpeqeka ... Professor Bam
Thabiso Mfaba ... Lexington
Trevor Dube ... S'khaleni's passenger
Sithembiso Mtambo ... Mercenary
Donovan Leokhgoane ... Matome
Thabo Raletooane ... Zakes
Jeffrey Buthelezi ... Zungu Hitman
Mfanenkosi Dlamini ... Emarondweni Guard
Lucky Mazibuko ... Kwamanzini Guard
Elizabeth Shaffa ... Nomvuyo Nzama
Jacqueline Maswazi ... Ma Ruth's Mother
Pretty Nkutha ... KZN Reporter 2
Humbulani Masupa ... JHB Detective
Solomon Matseba ... JHB Cop
Tebogo Selebogo ... Skizan
Navhali Maphangwe ... S'khaleni's Passenger 2
Lebogang Raphiri ... Kid @ Spaza
Apnar Mhlongo ... Inyanga
Dumsani Ntuli ... Council Elder
Tshepo Baikai ... Mehl'emamba's Passenger 1
Nomasonto Mngadi ... Mehl'emamba's Passenger 2
Kananelo Leeu ... Man @ Rank
Maphangwa Navhani ... Girl
Jacqueline Mazwasi ... Ma Ruth's Mother
Thato Magogodi ... Lerumo
Sihle Makhanya ... Baby
Ayanda Manana ... Skizan's Passenger 1
Yanga Tetani ... Skizan's Passenger 2
Samuel Nkoana ... JHB Detective
Sweetness Mashego ... Jabu's Angel 1
Ncamsile Mvelase ... Jabu's Angel 2
David Baloi ... JHB Police Officer @ Jail
Dumisani Nkabinde ... Big Papa
Grevon Jacobs ... JHB Detective 2