Season 3
The drama at Echelon Estate kicks into a new gear in Season 3.
After a long, bitter and embattled land-claim court case, the coveted luxury lifestyle estate has been awarded to the community of Thembalethu.
The question is: will they take the payout, or the land?
Premier Castro Kamanga's dreams to fulfil the promise of Project Phoenix lie in tatters and some corrupt political allies have turned to dangerous enemies.
However, he has his sights set on walking the corridors of power all the way to the top, and he has a secret ace up his sleeve: the master fixer with a grand plan, Melisizwe Nobengela.
Melisizwe is about to bring his perfect family into the world of Echelon Estate, but just like every other family, they have skeletons of their own, waiting to be unearthed.
Lwandle Phakathwayo is determined to rid herself of the Muzi Phakathwayo shackles and re-invent herself in the aftermath of his betrayal.
Meanwhile, star-crossed newlyweds Sindi and Dumisani must decide if love really can conquer the Phakathwayo-Mokobane feud.
Detective Jo Mohammed has her sights set on bringing down Premier Kamanga, but is it a dangerous fool's errand?
This season we are introduced to the Nobengela Family.
Dumisani Mbebe joins the cast as Melisizwe, the patriarch in the Nobengela household.
He is a businessman and political fixer associated with Castro Kamanga.
Lerato Mvelase plays Melisiwe's wife, Noxolo, an interior design business owner.
Melisiwe and Noxolo relocate to Johannesburg with their children, Gcinekile (Samke Makhoba), Vukani (Siya Xaba) and Mzolisi (Anga Makubalo).
Moopi Mothibeli joins the show as Mohau Kabi a smart, Bachelor of Science in Engineering student.
Lucia Cooper returns as Jo, Jo-anne Reyneke as Lwandle, Dineo Langa as Mmakwena, Matli Mohapeloa as Lesiba, Mpho Sibeko as Dumisani, Zenokuhle Maseko as Sindi, Jacques Blignaut as Martin, Sparky Xulu as Siya, Clementine Mosimane as Mmatshepo and Carla Classen as Tessa.
Lwandle is burdened by her late husband's misdeeds as she is left with debt.
The drama intensifies when Lesiba finds out about his wife's betrayal.
Land, identity, family, love, murder, betrayal, the crisis of governance and the fearless struggle for a better tomorrow create high drama on Season 3.
The fight for freedom is a neverending story.
In the Season 3 premiere: Frustrations grow between residents and protestors at the Echelon gates.
Meanwhile, Lwandle has an unconventional request for the Phakathwayos.
Also, the Nobengela family faces a violent threat sparked by a schoolboy fight.
Based on a concept by Helen Smit and Genna Lewis, The Estate is produced by Clive Morris Productions.
The head writers for Season 3 are Bongi Ndaba and Sibongile Nkosana.
Season 3 Cast
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Starring
Aubrey Poo ... Castro Kamanga
Jo-anne Reyneke ... Lwandle Phakathwayo
Dumisani Mbebe ... Melisizwe Nobengela
Lerato Mvelase ... Noxolo Nobengela
Moopi Mothibeli ... Mohau Kabi
Dineo Moeketsi ... Mmakoena Molefe (as Dineo Langa)
Matli Mohapeloa ... Lesiba Molefe
Jacques Blignaut ... Martin van Wyk
Lorcia Cooper ... Jo Mohammed (as Lorcia Cooper-Kumalo)
Zenokuhle Maseko ... Sindi Phakathwayo
Mpho Sibeko ... Dumisani Mokobane
Also Starring
Samke Makhoba ... Gcinekile
Siya Xaba ... Vukani
Carla Classen ... Tessa van Wyk
Penny Wolhuter ... Leah le Roux
Lee Visagie ... Chantelle Pretorius
Clementine Mosimane ... Mmatshepo Mokobane
Zenzelisphesihle Xulu ... Siya Phakathwayo
Moliehi Makobane ... Tsholofelo Tau (as Moliehi Didie Makobane)
Recurring / Guests
Andrian Mazive ... Nkedama Kamanga
Amanda Quwe ... Zodwa Mpisane
Phila Mazibuko ... Campaign Manager
Craig Jackson ... Professor Harrison
Lebohang Motaung ... Comrade Zimasa
Sdumo Mtshali ... Muzi Phakathwayo
Don Mlangeni Nawa ... Shadrack Mokobane
Ashish Gangapersad ... Rajesh Singh
Palesa Tembe ... Khanyi
Khanyi Hempe ... Yonela Mbuthuma
Rick Alan ... Coach Meyer
Michael Richard ... Advocate Reynders (as Michael Richards)
Jacob Ntshangase ... Phakathwayo Uncle
Hopewell Sibeko ... Lindokuhle
Gift Masuku ... Sboniso
Andre Stolz ... Gerrie
Kgakgamatso Nkomo ... Prophet Manzini
Anga Makubalo ... Mzolisi Nobengela
Ebenhaezer Dibakwane ... Masokisi Kabi
Mayuri Naidu ... Devina Anthony (as Mayuri Naidoo)
Arno Botes ... Commander Carter
Tshireletso Oliphant ... Candy
Siphiwe Mtshali ... Commissioner Kubheka
Nadia Valvekens ... Suzaan le Roux
Daniel Janks ... Dr Kemp
Charlie Bouguenon ... Ryan le Roux
Christopher van der Westhuizen Gareth Holford
Kaseran Pillay ... Captain Reddy
Amos Ketlele ... Ntate Phasha (as Amos Ketlele-Chalale)
Khanya Sosibo ... Nurse 1
Yamkela Jill ... Frantic Woman
Nosiphiwo Ndzuta ... Eunice
Paul Maila ... Sideon Matlala
Aaron Mogolane ... Musu Man
Nhlanhla Mtshali ... Mlahlankosi Man
Thulani Nkabi ... Homeless Man 1
Siphelele Mendele ... Policeman 1
Nomsa Sonqishe ... Judge Hlela
Carla Fonseca ... Latifah Mohammed
Ivy Nkutha ... Koko Mothibe
Edwin Mathews ... Detective Jansen
Edmund Ngema ... IPID Officer 1
David James ... Detective Adrian Labuschagne
Sipho Patoor ... Delivery Guy
Thulani Khubeka ... Chairperson
Brenda Ntanza ... Puleng
Koleka Madubane ... Abortion Nurse
Khanyiso Dukuza ... Mayoyo (as Kenneth Khanyiso)
Angelina Keeke ... Angry Patron
Edward Masanabo ... Teenage Boy
Thokozani Thango ... Big Boy Fists
Kwena Moabelo ... Announcer
Mohamed Bhyat ... Boxing Official
Michael Vunjana ... Grumpy Old Man
Gomolemo Tsatsi ... Hot Girl
Thanduyise Mtshali ... Repo Man
Tiffany Barbuzano ... Tracey (as Tiffany Jones Barbuzano)
Trevor Sithole ... Sheriff of the Court
Anrita Els ... Anita Carter
Busi Kunene ... Lerato Mohale
Bheki Sithole ... Zimasa's Goon
Mqapheli Gulwa ... Uncle Nobengela
Mpokiseng Molongoana ... Guest
Lungelo Madondo ... Karabelo
Pascaline Phale ... Rakgadi Snowy
David Konrad ... Paul Holford
Azania Seadira ... Thembi (GK's Girlfriend)
Nkosana Samane ... Bhamuza Nzimande
Marcus Molemane ... Tshiamo Bapela
Kudi Maradzika ... Thobekile Mathema
Hassim Mukale ... Bidder 1
Nosiphiwo Khakaza ... Lola Mtsi
Siyabonga Shibe ... Minister Nozulu
Anele Zondo ... Phumi Langa
Andre Stolz ... Gerrie Vermaak
Sthandiwe Kgoroge ... Aunty Nora
Sibusiso Black Madondo ... Enoch Mabuza (as Sibusiso "Black" Madondo)
Katlego Kotsane ... Ms Mthiyane
Nji Alain ... Abdou Hassen
Ntando Mabasa ... Scroof
Desmond Juyane ... Fats
Sibusiso Ntombela ... Mr Morapedi
Selai Ralarala ... Journalist 1
Collin Sepamatla ... Onlooker 1
Owami Nondabula ... Hloni Mohale
Makhosi Mkhatshwa ... Protestor 1
Ofentse Rakolo ... Tibs
Tshepiso Khuduge ... Tibs' Mother / Mrs Moloi
Tebogo Maila ... Mlungisi (as Tebogo Malie)
Phillip Hlongwane ... Protestor 2
Webster Kutoane ... Displaced Person 1 (as Wedster Kutoane)
Kerileng Mohohale ... Displaced Person 2
Lisa Mawunganidze ... Massacre Victim 1
Itumeleng Gaebonwe ... Private Security Guard 1
Johannes Frederik Kotze ... Attorney 1 (as Johannes Frederik Kotze Spires)
Tebogo Tsweu ... Teenage Boy / Ledwaba's Son
Lindokuhle Mkhize ... Deaf Man / Mr Ledwaba
Thando Dude ... Female Fan 1
Lukhona Ndumndum ... Female Fan 2
Wayne van Rooyen ... Donovan van Wyk
Megan Plotkin ... Martin's Fan / Melissa
Mpho Sebeng ... S'khumbuzo Biyela
Linda Sebezo ... Goniwe Phakathwayo
Bongo Damesi ... Health Inspector
Olerato Motswane ... Teen Girl 1
Katlego Motsoge ... Teen Girl 2
Kgopotso Chawane ... TV Producer
Xolani Mfeka ... Priest
Lindi Sirame ... News Anchor
Bernelee Janse van Rensburg Hayley Vermaak
Veronica Chirinda ... Victoria
Siphesihle Khanyile ... Zanele Langa
Namhla Diko ... Helper 1
Mduduzi Mabaso ... Khulekani Nzimande
Sanele Thwala ... Bad Client
Benedictor Mafunzaini ... Policeman 1
Khwezi Ngcobo ... Reporter 1
Cynthia Mbitshana ... Reporter 2
Vincent Maseko ... Reporter 3
Nonkazimulo Cindi ... Reporter 4
Aubrey Mmakola ... Dr. Mokgokong
Marcelle Peach ... Julia Davids
Nyaniso Dzedze ... Luyolo Nobengela
Salamina Mokome ... Justice Khumalo
Byron Greasley ... Castro's Lawyer (as Byron Greasly)
Mfundo Mpambo ... Cop
Erick Mtshilibe ... Robber
Saint Mkhoza ... Robber
Khanyisa Hobyane ... Newsreader
Thato Dube ... Journalist 2
Sinenjabulo Ndlovu ... Nurse
Altovise Lawrence ... Layla Richards
Thami Mbongo ... Curator (Mr Sikobi)
Thabo Malema ... Boikanyo Mphahlele
Makhosi Makhatshwa ... Protestor 1
Gilbert Mokone ... Intruder (as Gillbert Mokone)
Sonnyboy Mabasa ... Kidnapper 1
Thabani Mvelase ... Kidnapper 2
Lucky Zondo ... Kidnapper 3
Chunky Phiri ... Bongani (as Chucky Phiri)
Thabang Mkhatswa ... Negotiator
Siphiwe Mbonambi ... Matron
Paul Smith ... Brandon
Olive Strachan ... Mam'Mthethwa
Mary-Anne Jordaan ... Valerie
Thandeka Nodada ... Ma'Dlamini
Loryda Erasmus ... Kirsten
Hlengiwe Madlala ... Lumka Jali
Calvin Mcdonald ... Nelson
Jefferson Jinlòng Lan ... Mr Ping
Vusi Msane ... IPID Official
Jesse Suntele ... Kganya Phasha
Simphiwe Jack Mabaso ... Thato (Head of Security)
Tbo Touch ... Tbo Touch
Esmeralda Bihl ... Judge Nathoo (as Esmeralda Petronella Bihl)
Jack Mabokachaba ... Lesiba's Lawyer (as Jack Makotone Mabokachaba)
Brenda Duma ... Hot Girl
Sibongile Nojila ... Mayor Bophelo
Luzuko Nkqeto ... Pastor Thethani
Pholosho Kopa ... DJ Jazz
Webster Chimutembo ... Drug Dealer
Katleho Matuba ... Sisipho
Jabulile Hlengwa ... Nurse
Jabulani Hlope ... Patrick
Matthew Monika ... Bab'Ntanzi
Thulani Ngema ... Dodgy Doctor
Thuli Zulu ... Sangoma
Sello Ramolahloane ... Ntate Moeketsi
Khutjo Green ... Dr Mseleku
Morusu Hlalele ... Traditional Sotho Flute Player
Minenhle Mtshali ... New Tenant
Yamkela Nxakasa ... Delivery Man
Nokuphila Gida ... Fake Art Dealer
Naledi Mmakwena ... Journalist 1
Sandile Simelane ... Delivery Guy 1
Musa Ngema ... Senzo
Lancelot Bongani Kumalo ... Correctional Officer Zondo
Lenka Damazane ... Police Officer 1
Xolani Nene ... Police Officer 2
Moses Rasekele ... Police Commissioner
Mzwandile Buthelezi ... Security Guard
Nkosinathi Shishayo ... Prisoner
Anele Situlweni ... Mr Latha (as Anele Gladwell Situlweni)
Kagiso Msimanga ... Nurse Mthembu