Following the lives of the Radebe family based in Diepkloof Extension, we meet our hood-rich clan headed by Themba “Bhungane” Radebe, played by Muzi Mthabela. This headstrong businessman is gunning to be the biggest entrepreneur in Soweto. Themba is married to Mirriam Radebe, played by Zandi Nhlapo, and together they have three children, Nikiwe, Menzi and Mandisa.
Nikiwe Radebe played by Lungelo Mpangase, is the firstborn and heir to the family empire. She’s a socialite at heart, with pure intentions. But Nikiwe loses it all after a tragic incident strikes the Radebe home. Menzi Radebe played by Craig Nobela, is Nikiwe’s brother while Mandisa, played by Silindokuhle Tshabalala, is the youngest sibling in the family.
In comes MaSibisi played by Clementine Mosimane, she’s Themba’s mother and she cooks up a storm in our world. We pick up her story as she gets released from prison with her friend Mimmie Cooper, played by Lorcia Cooper. And, we soon learn that she served 15 years to take the rap for a crime that her son committed.
Here are some more of the characters that get introduced to our world:
- Uncle Skeitla played by Kenneth Nkosi is Mirriam’s brother and Nikiwe’s uncle. Based in Orlando Soweto, he’s a hustler at heart.
- Dimakatso Sikhosana played by Liopelo Maphate is Uncle Skeitla’s wife, always loving, caring and supportive.
- Warona Sikhosana played by Lehlohonolo Moloi, is Skeitla and Dimakatso’s only daughter and their pride and joy.
- Mazibuko played by Israel Zulu is a ruthless tenderpreneur and Bhungane’s biggest competition.
- Lulu Ngebulana played by Soso Rungqu is Bhungane’s ex-wife and mother to his first-born son, whom no one knew about.
- Ntsika Ngebulana played by Akhona Ndlovu is Lulu and Bhungane’s son, and he wants his stake in the family riches.
- MaDlamini played by Neo Iman Mothae is Bhungane’s sangoma and secret lover.
Nikiwe premieres on the 17th of April at 6.30PM sharp on e.tv