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Imbewu: The Seed | |
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Created by | Duma Ndlovu |
Story by | Carol Shore |
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Country of origin | South Africa |
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No. of seasons | 5 |
No. of episodes | 1305 |
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Network | e.tv eVOD |
Release | 16 April 2018 – 14 April 2023 |
Imbewu: The Seed was a South African television drama series created by Duma Ndlovu [1] and executive producers Anant Singh and Leleti Khumalo. The series was an e.tv original production produced by Grapevine Productions (a co-production between Word of Mouth Productions, Videovision Entertainment and Luylks Productions) commissioned and distributed by e.tv. [1]
The cast of Imbewu included Thembi Mtshali, Leleti Khumalo,Tony Kgoroge, Lusanda Mbane, Sandile Dlamini, Kay Sibiya, Nqobile Ndlovu, Nokubonga Khuzwayo, Raphael Griffiths, Jailoshini Naidoo, Kajal Maharaj and Jack Devnarai featuring/Co-Starring Vuyokazi Tshona, Vuyiseka Cawe, Busisiwe Shezi, Anathi Gobeni, Nduduzo Zuma, Kaylin Soobraminia, Mandisa Vilakazi, Sindisiwe Zondo, Sinenhlanhla Sabela,Phindile Gwala, Zamaswazi Mokoena, Thando Gcwensa, Ntokozo Mzulwini and Mduduzi Ntombela
As of August 5, 2021, the show moved to eVOD and the last episode of the show aired on the 14th of April 2023 after a successful five season run. [2]
Zimele "Ngcolosi" Bhengu (Tony Kgoroge) is a business mogul who lives in Durban with his wife, Nokubonga Mazulu Bhengu (Leleti Khumalo) and his four children Nganono, Zithulele, Zakhiti and Buhle. Ngcolosi later discovers he has another son, Nkululeko who has been working in his company as a security guard.
His brother Phakade is a pastor and lives in south Durban on his farm with his wife, KaMadonsela and his children, Ntombifuthi and Nokhukhanya. MaNdlovu is the matriarch of the Bhengu family and will do anything to keep her family together.
Zimele built his company, Maluju Oil, with his friend Pranav Rampersad. Pranav is the patriarch of the Rampersad family with his wife, Nirupa and his children Shria and Mira Rampersad.
A secret dating back more than 25 years ago threatens to break the Bhengu family. Ngcolosi and Pranav die later. Nkululeko is Ngcolosi's only biological son and inherited his estate, company share and CEO position. Nkulukeko and the Bhengus become rivals. Nkuleleko's mother Thokozile, turns him against the Bhengus.
It is revealed that Ka Madonsela,who has also some sort of rivalry with Ma Zulu,had worked together with Thokozile to destroy Ma Zulu but Ncgolosi was killed by accident. After Ka Madonsela tells this to her husband, she pleads him to not get her arrested.
Nkuleleko falls for Zethu, much to her father Phunyuka's disapproval. They later marry and get pregnant. Nkuleleko cheats on her with Fikile. After their son Mepho is born, Zethu rejects Nkuleleko and leaves him with her son.
Meanwhile, the relationship between the Bhengus and Rampesards changes as both families want to own Maluju Oil. Pranav's family plots to steal the company from the Bhengu's family. Mazulu becomes the new CEO.
Ma Zulu is with Menzi, who hides a dark secret from her. Buhle dates a man who is planning to destroy the Bhengu's.As Thokozile escapes jail with other female prisoners, she tries to kill Ka Madonsela but is killed by Nokhukhanya. Fikile is soon revealed to be Ngcolosi's daughter but goes missing after hearing the news. Mira posions her mother and faked a pregnancy and faked a baby's death and Nomusa fakes her CV to get a job at maluju oil Nkuleleko gets a video of Zithulele throwing his number plate in the dam.
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2019 | South African Film and Television Awards | Audience Award - Most Popular TV Soap | Imbewu: The Seed | Nominated |
Best Achievement in Cinematography – TV Soap | Marc Brower | Nominated | ||
2020 | Audience Award - Most Popular TV Soap | Imbewu: The Seed | Won | |
Best Actress – Telenovela | Leleti Khumalo | Nominated | ||
Best Achievement in Make-up and Hairstyling – TV Soap/Telenovela | Imbewu: The Seed | Nominated |
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