Umkhokha
Umkhokha is a South African television drama series created by Duma Ndlovu, based on an original concept by Mandla kaNozulu. It is an M-Net original series produced by Rhythm World Productions for subscription television channel Mzansi Magic, and stars Deli Malinga, Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Nay Maps, Linda Sokhulu, Hope Mbhele, Sibonile Ngubane and Kwezi Ndlovu.
Synopsis
Ithempeli Lenkosi, the largest church in KwaZulu-Natal, is at the center of the series. The church's significant size and influence lead many to view it as a business. The series begins with the announcement of a lucrative contract between the church and a beverage company. The contract involves the company bottling and selling holy water, which the church leader, Kwazi Mthembu, prays over. The church shares in the profits generated by the company. The first scene of the series depicts the murder of Kwazi Mthembu, the leader of Ithempeli Lenkosi. This event sets off a power struggle for control of the church between the Mthembu and Gumede families, as various factions vie for dominance.Cast
Lead cast
- Deli Malinga as MaMzobe
- Sthandiwe Kgoroge as MaNdzimande
- Nay Maps as Sphamandla Mthembu
- Hope Mbhele as Mabusi
- Linda Sokhulu as Zodwa
- Sibonile Ngubane as Difa
- Kwezi Ndlovu as Nobuntu
Main role
- Nelisiwe Sibiya as Zama
- Mbuso Khoza as Maphalala
- Msizi Njapha as Khulekani
- Sithembiso Khumalo as Zisebenzile
- Nokwanda Khuzwayo as Xolile
- Mondli Makhoba as Reggie
- Angel Zuma as Nomkhosi
- Nhlanhla Mofokeng as Ntuthuko
- Sibusiso Gcaba as Kwazi
Recurring role
- Zandile Zungu as Aunt Phelelephi
- Sandile Mthembu as Stebhisi
- Nkanyiso Kunene as Ntshumenthu