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In April
we say hello to a new family that will grace the small screens in Imbewu: The
Seedon e.tv.
The daily local
production promises to be nothing less than ground-breaking, as it scales
through the lives of the Zimele and Bhengu family.
The world of Imbewu: The
Seed is a reflection of the unique interaction between rural
and urban lifestyles in South Africa. It will also showcase the struggles
and conflicts between home and corporate settings and the emotional tension
created by the economic gap between the haves and have-nots.
Along with the fresh and entertaining storyline comes a host
of new local talent, alongside icons Leleti Khumalo and Thembi Mtshali-Jones.
Central to the plot is the Bhengu family, comprising Mazulu (Leleti Khumalo);
MaNdlovu (Thembi Mtshali-Jones); Ngcolosi (Mpumelelo Bhulose); Zithulele
(Rafael Griffiths); KaMandosela (Fundiswa Zwane) and Kanyo (Nqobile Ndlovu) The
family also features Vuyokazi Tshona as Buhle, Nokubonga Khuzwayo as
Zakhithi, Xolani Mfeka as Nganono, Sandile Dlamini as Phakade and Nokwanda
Khuzwayo as Futhi.
Interestingly it revolves around a modern society which
worships wealth and rewards ruthless acts of power.
The Bhengu family has been keeping a secret from the
other for many years, with treachery and tumult never more than a step away.
Brothers Zimele and Phakade are both honorable men, but
one will feel betrayed when he learns of a deep secret that could leave a stain
on the legacy he hopes to leave for his four children.
The potential fallout is certain to provoke controversial
questions about values and legacies, relevant to all South African cultures.
“ Imbewu: The Seed
features new talent from KwaZulu-Natal that we know will make an impact on our
television screens,” said executive producer, Molefe Lebone.
He said the move to have these fresh faces share
the screen with iconic industry veterans is one which assures the future of South
Africa’s acting talent pool.
* Imbewu: The Seed
is produced by Grapevine Productions, which is a joint venture between Anant
Singh's Videovision Entertainment, Duma Ndlovu's Word Of Mouth Pictures and
Luyks Productions.