Season 9
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.
Linked by an untold secret the families battle for the soul of KwaMashu Township in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, which provides the backdrop for drama, deceit and discontent to unravel.
An awkward love-triangle and lifelong friendship between the sons of the two families provides an additional dimension of rivalry to the drama.
In the Season 9 premiere: Nkunzi and Gabisile relish in the joys of their honeymoon, while Sibonelo searches for the whereabouts of his girlfriend, Nomaswazi.
Nosipho bonds with the baby and the Gwalas seem to be loving their new reality.
Mjolo will always be Mrs Madlala's pandemic.
Season 9 Cast
(scroll to bottom for available actor bios)
Starring
Masoja Msiza ... Nkunzi
Baby Cele ... Gabisile (as Baby Cele Maloka)
Thembi Nyandeni ... Njinji Magwaza
Gugu Gumede ... MaMlambo
Thabo Mnguni ... Mr Mbatha
Ntombifuthi Dlamini ... Mrs Madlala
Zama Magubane ... Madongwe (as as Zama Magubane Ngcobo)
Nothando Ngcobo ... Hlelo
Simphiwe Majozi ... Sbu
Noxolo Mathula ... Lilly
Nkanyiso Makhanya ... Njeza
Thuthuka Mthembu ... Nonka
Fanele Ntuli ... Nomaswazi
Wiseman Mncube ... Sibonelo
Recurring / Guests
Nompilo Maphumulo ... Nosipho Xulu
Cebolenkosi Mthembu ... Nyawo (as Cebo Mthembu)
Sthembile Mhlongo ... Flavia
Bhekisizwe Mahlawe ... Prince
Bonga Dlamini ... Mkhonto Xulu
Nkanyiso Mchunu ... Wizard
Menzi Biyela ... Pastor Gwala
Thembinkosi Thwala ... Mondli
Tsepo Doncabe ... Nkazimulo
Joe Kazadi ... Phillipe
Sibongiseni Shezi ... Hleziphi
Simosibucayi Buthelezi ... Screwdriver (as Simo Buthelezi)
Mzwandile Gumede ... Vusi
Lloyd Mbatha ... Andile
Sthabiso Kunene ... Bongani
Othembele Nomgca ... Bongz
Mvelo Ngcobo ... Ndu
Bulelwa Mhlongo ... Thando
Ntokozo Mthembu ... Sipho
Akhile Mbonambi ... Lindo
Philanathi Shozi ... Muzi
Noluthando Mbhele ... Nurse Slindile
Siyethemba Ngidi ... Barman 1
Nozuko Teto ... Gynae
Graeme Wheeler ... Game Ranger
Nkanyiso Cwele ... Guard 1
Joyce Msomi ... Estate Agent
Nosipho Ntuli ... Nurse 1
Pinky Mzwara ... Producer (as Pinky Mjwara)
Sister P ... Phuza Face
Lihle Gumede ... Sthoko (as Luhle Gumede)
Lubanzi Sigwaza ... Teenage Girl
Gugu Togara ... MaXulu
Phumlani Mayisa ... Mzwezwe (as Phumlani Mayise)
Nondumiso Jozana ... Sarah Gumede
Busiswa Majola ... Doctor 1
Nomalizo Hlubi ... Doctor 2
Thobile Mseleku ... Guest Celebrity (as Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku)
Pimp Dlozi ... Sangoma
Nomhle Ngubelanga ... Waitress
Nomali Gwala ... MaKhumalo
Thembelihle Khumalo ... Mrs Ngema
Elton Ramahala ... Mzimba
Sithulile Zulu ... Minenhle
Zekhethelo Khuzwayo ... Young Girl
Thinah Zungu ... Gospel Artist
Mary Ngcobo ... Mrs Nhlapho
Siyabonga Zulu ... Panel Beater
Trevel Titus ... Pranesh
Andile Nzama ... Car Washer
Sbonelo Kunene ... Suspect
Dion Mhlongo ... Tenant
Sibongile Majola ... Old Woman
Sizwe Mdlalose ... Mzwandile (as Sizwe Mdalose)
Bongani Bhengu ... Jack of All Trades
Sphelele Phili ... Thando
Zesiwe Mbuthuma ... Ballet Parent 1
Zanele Nduli ... Ballet Parent 2
Zama Khoza ... Ballet Parent 3
Hawukile Mnguni ... Congregant 1
Lungelo Shange ... Panel Van Driver
Mazwi Khoza ... Para 1
Nhlanhla Dlamini ... Para 2
Menzi Nqobi ... Thalente
Silondile Mthabela ... Cindy
Ayanda Khumalo ... Cellmate 1
Nhlakanipho Moloi ... Cellmate 2
Khloe Summerton ... Kelly
Musa Hlatshwayo ... Judge
Brian Mbanjwa ... Warden 1
Thabani Mhlungu ... Exco Member 1
Noluthando Meje ... Zola
Kini Shandu ... Lawyer / Ndlovu
Ntuthuko Luthuli ... Basketball Coach
Smanga Mageza ... Child
Babalwa Ndaba ... Cindy's Mother
Nqobile Mseleku ... Lady
Sebastian Watson ... White Guy
Khuzani ... Guest Artist
Nolwazi Mbokazi ... Mpumi
Siyanda Ntenga ... Mayor
Ndabikhona Zulu ... Taxi Driver
Nokwazi Ngcibi ... Ballerina 1
Zamashandu Mbatha ... Exco Member 2
Buliswa Mpungose ... Shop Keeper / Caller 3
Noluthando Nqayi ... Zola
Patrick Kenny ... Attorney
Lungisani Joyisa ... Client
Thembelihle Dlamini ... Old Village Woman
Bhekisisa Mthembu ... Police Officer 1
Ntokozo Novela ... Police Officer 2
Patrick Siwendu ... Muscular Guy
Linda Majola ... Mzamo
Martin Ziqubu ... Uncle Shepherd
Thembi Buthelezi ... Aunty Dorothy
Makhosi Mkhatshwa ... Auctioneer
Thabiso Lekoba ... Biyase
Philani Ngwenya ... Businessman 2
Musa Dladla ... Businessman 3
Nto Majozi ... Businesswoman 1 / Nto Majozi
Bhekabantu Sikhondle ... Elder 1
Sikhosiphe Ngcobo ... Elder 2
Tha Simelane ... Jafta
Njabulo Khumalo ... Ngidi
Thukie ... Luthuli
Sandile Khoza ... Young Uncle Shepherd
Sibusiso Maphumulo ... Young Nkunzi
Banele Dlamini ... Young Boy 1
Bongani Makhathini ... Zungu
Sibonelo Mqadi ... Cyril / Buyer 1
Gugu Gwamanda ... Floor Manager
Lungisa Joyisa ... HR Manager
Thando Mbanjwa ... Interviewee 1
Musa Shozi ... Interviewee 2
Mziwakhe Mzimela ... Old Man
Zaid Bhoola ... Supervisor
Lunga Gambu ... Young Boy 1
Hopulang Ramabele ... Young Boy 2
Sibusisiwe Jili ... Nomkhosi
Avela Sidumo ... Delivery Guy
Sabelo Masuku ... Graphic Designer
Somkhanda Inyosi ... Imbongi
Asemahle Melokuhle ... Kid 1
Yanelisa Gumede ... Kid 2
Umqansa ... Maskandi Artist
Peter M Jol ... Peter M Jol
Sithembiso Khwela ... Podiatrist
Kwanele Ndlovu ... Soldier
Nompumelelo Mdletshe ... University Lady
Busisiwe Shange ... Woman 1
Siyanda Kunene ... Young Boy
Anelisiwe Mnguni ... Buyiswa
Melusi Khongo ... COGTA Official
Thabani Mthembu ... Gumede
Prince Maphumulo ... Mkhize - Council Member
Zanele Makhoba ... Sipho's Aunt
Lindani Shozi ... Young Maphikelela
Sphokuhle Luthuli ... Sibongiseni
Sphamandla Mzobe ... Velenkosini
Sonto Maphumulo ... DK
Andile Ndelu ... Lwandle
Thokozani Nyandeni ... Mzamo's Father
Hlobisile Sokhela ... Mzamo's Mother
Thandekile Xaba ... Maid
Jiten Singh ... Psychologist
Namhla Khuzwayo ... Sanelisiwe
Fikile Gumede ... Customer 1
Nokwanda Gcabashe ... Customer 2
Steven Makhaye ... Royal Guard 1
Zamambo Ngubane ... Royal Servant 1
Nelson Dlamini ... Sasko Representative
Lindo Zungu ... Sasko Sam
Sandile Nqabeni ... Sasko Dancer
Nkosinathi Sithole ... Sasko Dancer / Drunk Man
Tendani Jivhuho ... Sasko Dancer
Sikhulile Mgaga ... NJ
Thandeka Qwabe ... Philile
Dombi Ntini ... Elderly Woman 1
Sphamandla Jili ... Guard
Shweta Ramgobin ... Indian Passerby
Nomfundo Mcoyi ... Nomfundo Mcoyi
Mboneleli Dlamini ... Phila
Zamani Bhengu ... Panelist 1
Mhlengi Ngcobo ... Business Hopeful 1
Phumi Mthethwa ... Business Hopeful 2
Siyabonga Ngongoma ... Handsome Man
Nobuhle Nyuswa ... Ntombifuthi
Thandekile Ntshangase ... Ntombifuthi's Mother
Nomawethu Luthuli ... Royal Servant
Sthandokuhle Khumalo ... Younger Philile
Xolile Chamane ... Younger Prince
Linda Ngcobo ... Boy 1
Rose Sun ... Chinese Lady 1
Siyabonga Gumede ... Librarian 1
Lindiwe Bhengu ... Marriage Officer
Londiwe Hadebe ... Pregnant Woman 1
Nontobeko Shangase ... Pregnant Woman 2
Nokuthula Chiliza ... Sivu
Pamela Zuma ... Store Manager
Nokwanda Gcabashe ... Supermarket Extra 1
Thandie Meth ... Woman Driver 1
Ntombenhle Mtshali ... Mother 1
Sandile Mavundla ... IT Specialist
Njabulo Cwazibe ... Scary Guy
Nqobile Plaatjie ... Waitress
Thuli Dlamini ... Waitress
Funda Mkhwanazi ... Man
Alondwe Shangase ... Thando's Friend
Nompumelelo Ngubane ... Thembi / Childline Guest
Sibongile Khambule ... Volunteer
Nonhle Mdluli ... Thandeka Mdluli
Melusi Mkhungo ... Car Owner
Njabulo Gumede ... Ringleader
Lindelwa Mdluli ... Mrs Mlaba
Xolani Khuzwayo ... Councillor Khusi
Lucky Maphanga ... Messenger
Lindokwazi Dlamuka ... Mr Fix-It
Nomzamo Bhuyeni ... Nontombi
Sthabile Nkande ... Customer
Mapule Ngobese ... Kamakhanya
Nomonde Biyela ... Lady
Njabulo Cwazibe ... Scary Guy
Philane Mbhele ... Customer 1
Sifiso Mchunu ... Bab'Zitha
Ntokozo Vilakazi ... Mabillion
Nomfundo Nikwe ... Female Police Officer
Sandile Mfusi ... Kwanda
Muzi Ndlanzi ... Dodgy Guy
Sphakeme Shangase ... Dompas
Nombulelo Magwaza ... Health Inspector
Sibulele Magwentshu ... Hot Girl
Nokosingiphile Majola ... Man 1
Philani Mazubane ... Man 2
Ntando Shangase ... Police Officer
Nduduzo Mkhize ... Poet
Kazi Kuboni ... Zibuyile
Ndalo Mbonambi ... Bentley's Son
Onothando Mzobe ... Hlelo's Lookalike
Sandile Biyela ... Scary Guy 2
Phakamile Jali ... Woman
Vuyo Dabula ... Bentley
Buhle Gweba ... Lawyer
Sli Ndlovu ... Thandiwe
Nonhle Jali ... Xoliswa
Hlengiwe Luthuli ... Mother 1
Princess Shelembe ... Mother 2
Ntombenhle Nzama ... Mother 3
Cebisile Mgaga ... NJ's Mother (as Cebsile Mgaga)
Snakhokonke Msomi ... NJ's Friend
Precious Mthembu ... Woman 1
Thule Mbeje ... Woman 2
Thobile Mbanjwa ... Detainee
Zimtoti Mkhize ... Caller 1
Thabani Zuma ... Caller 2 (voice)
Hlobisile Mkhize ... Nokuzola
Zandile Ngobese ... Sizwe's Mother
Nosisa Mvuna ... Tears Foundation Guest
Makhosi Ndlovu ... Woman 1
Sbusiso Mtshali ... Dludlu
Nomkhosi Ntombela ... Elderly Woman
Nokuthula Dlamini ... Endlende Client / Caller 1 / Fashionista Brand Manager / Landowner (VO)
Malusi Mkhonza ... Gabade
Siphokazi Maphumulo ... Insurance Lady
Nqobile Sizakele ... Lady 1
Lungile Ntshingila ... Lady 2
Zamacenge Dlamini ... Prospective Nduna Lady
Lucia Maduma ... Royal Servant
Mxolisi Zulu ... Sodi
Sbongakonke Ngcobo ... Security Guard
Kwanele Khwela ... Young Man
Nokwanda Gumede ... Zothile
Praise-God Khumalo ... Carwasher
Elliot Nzama ... Councillor Member
Thobelani Shezi ... Induna 1
Siyabonga Cebekhulu ... Induna 2
Simphiwe Shembe ... Jabulile
Lungile Mtshali ... Mbalenhle
Nokuthula Mvubu ... Mam'Lamula
Mthoko Mkhize ... Man 1
Wiseman Cele ... Guy 1
Mellisa Jinkhu ... Capital Vault Consultant
Sphesihle Zamisa ... Civilian 1
Thembinkosi Thabethe ... Civilian 2
Thubelihle Shandu ... Dead Guy
Nompumelelo Ndaba ... Lady 1
Solomon Ninela ... Old Man 1
Welcome Msweli ... Mhlongo Elder 1
Busani Gumede ... Mhlongo Elder 2
Mxolisi Ngubane ... Villager 1
Nosiphiwo Khakaza ... Nkuli
Nhlanhla Mbhele ... Simo
Mthokozisi Nzuza ... Councillor Khathi
Thembinkosi Ngcobo ... Sponsor / Boardroom Member 1
Kwanele Sithole ... Boy 1
Smangaliso Dlamini ... Boy 2
Phumlani Kubheka ... Boy 3
Nompumelelo Msweli ... Daughter
Maxwell Cele ... Father
Nonceba Ndlovu ... Parent 1
Sindisizulu Mvelase ... Parent 2
Dumisile Ndlovu ... Parent 3
Phakamani Khumalo ... Staffer 1
Fisowethu Sibiya ... Angry Customer / Mzamo's Client
Steve Makhaye ... Royal Guard 1
Melusi Mbatha ... Royal Guard 2
Sinothile Xaba ... Baby Mama 1
Joeannah Marees ... Baby Mama 2
Phindi Zuma ... Client 1
Akhona Mbhamali ... Herd Man 1
Khanyisani Sithole ... Herd Man 2
Zanele Mpanza ... Lady Customer
DJ Nzwiri ... DJ Jabulani
Khayelihle Buthelezi ... Advertiser
Belinda Ngwane ... Board Member 1
Themba Mthembu ... Board Member 2
Brian Mpono ... Board Member 3
Sthembiso Shandu ... Businessman 1
Sabelo Lukhele ... Driver 1
Mxolisi Mwandla ... Extra 1
Cebolabesuthu Khoza ... Funeral Parlour Guy
Rose Shoba ... Fashion Designer
Phethile Mncwabe ... Female Truck Driver
Creamberry Gumede ... Hot Girl 1 (as Creameberry Gumede)
Ayela Sidumo ... Radio VO (voice)
Nosipho Mzobe ... Customer 1
Sanelisiwe Ngubo ... Customer 2
Simphiwe Ngcobo ... Guy 1
Thalente Mchunu ... Guy 2
Sbongakonke Maqebula ... Girl 1
Khayelihle Ngcobo ... Mayaba
Rearabetsoe Nell ... Staffer 1
Phakamani Khumalo ... Staffer 2
Bongekile Simelane ... Woman 1 (as Bongekile Smelane)
Philile Ndumo ... Woman 2
Steve Makhayi ... Royal Guard 1
Melusi Mbatha ... Royal Guard 2
Zanele Jaca ... Business Advisor
Bheki Dladla ... Ex Driver
Luyanda Dlamini ... Kid 1
Kwanele Khumalo ... Kid 2
Joseph Ndlela ... Old Man
Nondumiso Chili ... Shaman 1
Thuto Khoapa ... Shaman 2
Amandla Nkosi ... Mother
Mthokozisi Thusi ... Man 1
Msawenkosi Njiyela ... Man 2
Nhlonipho Mthembu ... Man 3
Skhumbuzo Shandu ... Male Goon
Bayanda Khoza ... Njinji's Right Hand Man
Solwazi Tutsheni ... Sinethemba
Nkosinathi Hlongwa ... Beggar
Siyamthanda Khumalo ... Boy 1
Mbali Ngeleka ... Presenter 1
Kwazi Ngwazi ... Extra 1
Mxolisi Mwandlwa ... Extra 1
Phumelele Khoza ... Female Royal Guard
Zama Ndlovu ... Female Hitwoman 1