Muvhango

Muvhango is a popular South African TV series, it was 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
  • Sindi Dlathu- Nomthandazo
  • Brain Themba- Ranthumeng
  • Maumela Mahuwa-Susan
  • Mcdonald Ndou- Khakhathi(KK)
  • Millicent Makhado- Agnes
  • Azwi Malaka- Pfuluwani
  • Ntakuseni- David Matamela
  • Sydney Ramakuwela- Mulalo
  • Dingaan Mokebe- James
  • Murabeli Rasalanavho- Vho-Mukondeleli
  • Humbulani Tsharani- Mulimisi
  • Simphiwe Ngema- Thuli
  • Cynthia Shange- Mankosi
  • Bontle Sithole- Busi
  • Phindile Gwala- Nonny
  • Phuti Khomo- Carol
  • Imani Nkosi
  • Buhle Samuels- Matshidiso
  • John Morapama- Lerumo
  • Tshidi Vera- Moriti
  • Nkululeko Tshirumbula- Gundo
  • 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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