You've seen them mentioned in the
latest teasers with a hint of secrecy, now meet the new crowd of troublemakers who are moving into The River 5...
The Hlophes, a mafioso family who debut on 20 May, described as wealthy and highly dangerous.
And they bring an almost famous sister with them - Sindi Dlathu's younger sister to precise.
Da family:
Bukhosi
Played by Bheki Mkhwane
A traditional patriarch who is as quick with his brain as he is with his gun. With a military past that comes in handy for his work as a heist king, he’s brash, outspoken and charming.
He’s made of steel - so you don't want to cross him.
Nomafu
Played by Brenda Mhlongo
Bukhosi's younger, second wife. Beneath her shiny and well-groomed exterior is a tough woman who has clawed her way out of poverty.
She’s a terrible stepmother but she knows how to clean money - and she’s set to become Lindiwe Dikana’s biggest rival yet.
Mlilo
Played by Vuyo Biyela
Mlilo and Nkanyiso (see below) are the product of Bukhosi’s first marriage and they have a strained relationship with him. Despite their diefferences, he wants them to take over the family business.
Mlilo is nothing like his father - yet he’s everything like this father too.
Nkanyiso
Played by Unathi Mkhize
Nkanyiso is the more ambitious second born son who wants to wear the crown.
Will the boys put their rivalry aside long enough for their family to continue thriving?
And introducing...
Khwezi
Played by Tina Dlathu, Sindi's sister in real life
Smart, beautiful, virtuous yet naïve, Tina joins the family business for the time being after they buy into Khanyisa Diamonds.
But what happens when she finds herself in the middle of a situation that will rock both the Hlophe and Dikana families to the core?