Muvhango

Muvhango is a popular South African TV series, created, written and produced by Duma Ka-Ndlovu, it has 3.5 million viewers.[1] The first episode was aired on 7 April 1997. It was the first Venda language TV drama,[2] but later became multilingual in order to showcase that languages and cultures of South Africa should be used to unite all South African people rather than dividing them . The creator of Muvhango is Zulu by birth, but can speak and is fluent in all South African languages. [3]

In 2006 the series was nominated for the South African Film and Television Award for best soap opera.[4]

Cast

  • Gabriel Temudzani – Azwindini Mukwevho
  • Sindi Dlathu – Thandaza Mokoena
  • Brian Themba – Ranthumeng Mokoena
  • Maumela Mahuwa – Susan Mukwevho
  • Mcdonald Ndou – Khakhathi(KK) Mulaudzi
  • Azwidowi Malaka – Pfuluwani Mukwevho
  • Sydney Ramakuwela – Mulalo Mukwevho
  • Dingaan Mokebe – James Motsamai
  • Murabeli Rasalanavho – Vho-Mukondeleli Mukwevho
  • Humbulani Tsharani – Mulimisi Negota
  • Simphiwe Ngema – Thuli Nkosi
  • Cynthia Shange – Nokuthula 'Mankosi' Buthelezi
  • Bontle Sithole – Busi Motsamai
  • Phindile Gwala – Nonny Nkosi
  • Phuti Khomo – Carol Chabeli
  • Buhle Samuels – Matshidiso Dikeledi Chiloane
  • John Morapama – Lerumo Mojalefa
  • Nkululeko Tshirumbula – Gundo Mukwevho
  • Mainganye Neluvhalani – Sgt Neshehe

References

  1. ↑ "‘The Wild’ nominated for seven awards". Daily Dispatch. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  2. ↑ Perkins, Kathy A. (1999). Black South African Women: An Anthology of Plays. Juta and Company. p. 142. ISBN 9781919713151.
  3. ↑ "SABC still favours rich, urban viewers". The Times (South Africa). 19 September 2004.
  4. ↑ "Inaugural SAFTA nominees announced". Bizcommunity.com. 4 October 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2012.


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