Muvhango


Muvhango is a South African television soap opera, created by Duma Ndlovu. It is broadcast on the public TV channel SABC 2, and has an average of 5.5 million daily viewers. The first episode was aired on 7 April 1997. It was the first Tshivenda language TV drama, but later became multilingual in order to showcase that languages and cultures of South Africa should be used to unite rather than divide. The creator of Muvhango is Zulu by ancestry, but can speak and is fluent in all South African languages.
The show is built on a premise that "umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu" meaning that we exist within a context. The show has strong family orientated storylines that seeks to speak to the conflict between the traditional and the modern ways. The Vhakwevho's are the custodians of the traditional side of things while the Johannesburg lot focuses on the modern ways.
In 2006 the series was nominated for the South African Film and Television Award for best soap opera.

Cast

Starring

1. Dingaan Khumalo - James Motsamai
2. Gabriel Temudzani - Azwindini Mukwevho
3. Maumela Mahuwa - Susan Mukwevho
4. Murabeli Rasalanavho - Vho-Mukondeleli Mukwevho
5. Bukamina Cebekhulu - Gugu Nkosi Zikalala
Supports to Starring
6. Nats Ramabulana - Tendamudzimu Mudau
7. McDonald Ndou - Khakhathi "KK" Mulaudzi
8. Liteboho Molise - Teboho Mukwevho
9. Sydney Ramakuwela - Mulalo Mukwevho
10. Zonke Mnchunu - Imani Nkosi
Other Leads
11. Regina Nesengani - Vho-Masindi Mukwevho
12. Candy Sibiya - Vho-Hangwani Mukwevho
13. Innocentia Makapila - Rendani Mukwevho
14. Sharon Seno - Marang Motsoaledi
15. Azwimmbavhi Litelu - Mpho Mukwevho
16. Humbulani Tsharani - Mulimisi Negota
17. Kingsley Ramabulana - Vhangani Ramasha
18. David Sebe - Vho-Gizara Mukwevho
Supporting Cast
19. Eunice Mabeta - Vho-Makhadzi Mukwevho
20. Bongi Dlamini - Qhawe
21. Khathu Ramabulana - Hulisani
22. Wavhudi Lidzegu - Vhutshilo Mukwevho
23. Amos Mulaudzi - Vho-Borosi Mukwevho
24. Pandelani Mulaudzi - Demba "Dee"
25. Ndivhuho Mudau - Mmorongwa "Mo"
26. Candy Magadimisa - Sharon "Shaz"
27. Raymond Neluvhalani - Sgt Neshehe
28. Tebatso Mashishi - Kgosi
29. Bokang Moeng - Lethukuthula "Lethu" Mokoena
30. Dumisani Dlamini - Eric Zikalala
31. Pride Klaas - Pride
32. Gaosi Raditholo - Warona Motsoaledi
33. Paulina Mphethahanyi - Denga "Didi" Mudau
34. Duduzile Ngcobo - MaMbatha Zikalala
35. Buhle Samuels - Matshidiso Chiloane
36. Jacky Nethomboni - Vho-Phusuphusu Mukwevho
37. Charlotte Mulaudzi - Sundani Sinthumule
Former Cast Members
Sindi Dlathu - Thandaza Mokoena
Mbali Maphumulo - Fikile
Tsholo Matshaba - Meme Kotsokoane
Vatiswa Ndara - Moliehi Zikalala Motsamai
Joyce Skefu - Doris Mokoena
Candy Moloi - Vho-Makhadzi Mukwevho
Dieketseng Mnisi - Ousi Ntswaki
Nthabi Tau - Meiki
Clementine Mosimane - Miriam
Nolo Phiri - Palesa
Gabriel Mini - Njabulo Chabedi
Lillian Dube - Mampho Mokoena
Cynthia Shange - MaNkosi Buthelezi
Raphael Griffits - Vusi Mukwevho
Melusi Yeni - Pat Mojalefa
Buhle Samuels - Matshidiso Dikeledi Tshiloane
Omuhle Gela - Busi Motsamai
Makalo Mofokeng - Tshepo Mokoena
Brian Themba - Ranthomeng Mokoena 2
Themba Nofemele - Ranthomeng Mokoena 1
Bhekumuzi Mkhwanazi - Moses Zikalala
Mmarona Motshegoa - Buhle
Mutodi Neshehe - Ndalamo Mukwevho
Rapulana Seiphemo - Pheko Mokoena
Rami Chuene - Khomotjo Mojalefa
Rantebeng Makapana - Morapedi Mojalefa
Tshidi Tsimile - Mme Kotsokoane
Phuthi Khomo - Carol Chabedi
John Morapama - Lerumo Mojalefa
Shoki Sebotsane - Tumi
Bheki Sibiya - Bheki Sotobe
Millicent Makhado - Agness Mukwevho
Florence Masebe - Humbulani
Lindiwe Chibi - Doobsie 1
Khabonina Qubeka - Doobsie 3
Khanyi Mbau - Doobsie 2
Jo-anne Reyneke - Pearl
Simphiwe Ngema - Thuli Nkosi
Phindile Gwala - Nonny Nkosi
Phila Mazibuko - Spha
Takalani Popi - Konanani
Menzi Biyela - Mthokozisi
Kertrice Maitisa - Thobile Zikalala
Moliehi Didi Mokobane - Maureen
Mike Ndlangamanga - Pastor Max Mchunu
Azwidhowhi Malaka - Pfuluwani Mukwevho
Owen Mmbobo - Muvhango Mukwevho
Nats Ramabulana - Tshamano Mudau
Senzo Radebe - Sthembiso
Sanah Mchunu - Nomarussia
Anzani Tshivhase - Livhuwani Mudau
Nats Ramabulana - Tshamano Mudau
Sylvester Makhado - Rashaka Mukwevho
Lesley Musina - Ndalamo Mukwevho 2
Thabelo Makakavhule - Mudi Mulaudzi
Nqobile Ndlovu - Bongi
Faith Kekana - Mrs Manana
Chomee - Chichi
Maduvha Madima - Vele Mukwevho
Brenda Mukwevho - Lufuno Mukwevho/ Blind Maine
Daryn Sondaka - Luruli Mukwevho
Nosiphiwe Mazibuko - Dakalo Mokoena
Thandeka Sesinyi - Athi
Ndivhuho Mainganga - Vho-Jeffery
Zwovulea Nenungwi - Pfarelo
Florence Sadiki - Mrs Ravele
Norman Mudau - Chief Ravele
Eugene Wanangwa Khumbanyiwa - Kanu Nkosi
Vincent Nange - Phuluwa
Quibell Ramantswana - Matodzi
Pascaline Phale - Mme Kotsokoane 1H ICU theatre

Soapie writers

Current writing team, as per show's rolling credits.
Head of Scripts/ Writing
Loyiso Maqoma
Story Editor
Tsholofelo Ndlovu
Story Continuity
Sarah Smith
Storyliners
Salah Sabiti
Sibongile Nkosana
Awelani Makhuvha
Script Editor
Nontuthuzelo Magoxo
Script Co-Ordinator
Mimmy Mtshali Ntaka
Script Writers
Pamela Power
Nontuthuzelo Magoxo
Tsholofelo Ndlovu
Awelani Makhuvha
Sarah Smith
Amor Tredoux
Jacques Du Rand
Marina Bekker
Trainee Script Writer
Vusi Khoza
Notable former writers who contributed to the success of the show are: Carol Shore, Kate Bruce, Duduzile Mabaso, Bongi Ndaba, Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Julie Hall, Tumi Morake, Siphosethu Xolisa Tshapu, Kelton Sinyosi, Lynn Neo Kekana, Moshoeshoe Chabeli, Zelipha Zulu Rodgers, Chinaka Iwunze, Chisanga Kabinga, Sasa Nqabeni, Pfarelo Nemakonde, Johann Vermeulen, Bonga Percy Vilakazi, Xolani Xaba, Kagiso Mogale, Tsale Makam, Tumelo Tladi