Isibaya

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Isibaya
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The show's title card, shown at the end of the intro of every episode.
Genre Drama
Created by
  • Angus Gibson
  • Desiree Markgraaff
  • Teboho Mahlatsi
  • Catherine Stewart
Written by
  • Andries Mahlatse Banda
  • Adze Ugah
  • Desiree Markgraaf
  • Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom
  • Steven Pillemer
  • Rorisang Matuba
  • Chris Q. Radebe
  • Zolisa Sigwada
  • Christian Bloomkamp
Directed byDesiree Markgraaff
Starring
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languageMultilingual (Subtitles included)
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes2,028
Production
Executive producerDesiree Markgraaff
ProducerEva Franzen
Camera setupMulti-cameras
Running time22 - 24 minutes
Production companyThe Bomb Shelter
Original release
Network Mzansi Magic
Release18 March 2013 (2013-03-18) –
2 April 2021 (2021-04-02)

Isibaya is a South African television drama series [1] that started production in 2013, premiering on Mzansi Magic and created by Angus Gibson, Desiree Markgraaff, Teboho Mahlatsi, Catherine Stewart and Benedict Carton. Siyabonga Thwala leads the male cast as Mpiyakhe Zungu and Thembi Nyandeni leads the female cast as Mkabayi "MaNcwane" Zungu. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Premise

In the beginning, the drama revolved around two powerful taxi business families in Bhubesini: the Zungus, led by Mpiyakhe Zungu, and the Ndlovu family, led by Samson Ndlovu. It focused on their conflicts, rivalries, daily lives, and the issues surrounding them. They are united by the marriage of their two children: Thandeka and S'busiso of the Zungus and Ndlovus, respectively. In a taxi war, another man arrives with his family. Judas Ngwenya with his wife Beauty Ngwenya and their children, Zama Ngwenya, his son Qaphela Ngwenya, and Beauty’s stepson. Judas worked for Mpiyakhe Zungu while secretly plotting against the Zungus. They lived with Beauty's mother Lillian Nyandeni and his nephew Jerry Nyandeni. Lillian later married Saddam Xaba who was Judas's right hand man. But Judas was killed by his son Qaphela Ngwenya.

Cast

ActorRole
Siyabonga Thwala Mpiyakhe Zungu
Thembi Nyandeni Mkabayi Zungu
Bheki Mkhwane Samson Ndlovu
Sdumo Mtshali S'busiso Ndlovu
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa Sizakele Sibiya
Bongani Gumede Mandlenkosi Ndlovu
Ayanda Borotho Phumelele Dlamini - Zungu
Celeste Ntuli Siphokazi Mthembu - Zungu
Pallance Dladla Jabulani Zungu
Mampho Brescia Iris Rasebetse
Mdu Gumede Ntandane
Abdul Khoza Qaphela Ngwenya
Andile Maxakaza Fezile Khumalo
Zakhele Mabasa S'khaleni Mngomezulu
Gcina Mkhize Khanyisile Majola- Ndlovu
Asavela Mngqithi Ntwenhle Ndlovu - Ngubane
Lerato Mvelase Sibongile Mkhize - Zungu
Aubrey Poo Fenyang Molefenyane
Zinhle Mabena Sihle Ngubane
Samukele Mkhize Mabuyi Dlamini
Linda Sebezo Lillian Nyandeni - Xaba
Lorraine Mphephi Pamela Mngomezulu

Recurring cast members include

• Dumisani Dlamini - Mbodla

Cast shown on opening scene

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

Former cast members

References

  1. ↑ drama, ISIBAYA Archives (13 April 2020). "Isibaya Archives". Channels24. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ Isibaya , retrieved 13 November 2019
  3. ↑ Gritty Soap Isibaya https://www.screenafrica.com/2014/05/02/tv-radio/gritty-soap-set-against-the-backdrop-of-taxi-industry-mesmerises-viewers/
  4. ↑ "Isibaya". Mzansi Magic Official Website – Isibaya. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  5. ↑ Magadla, Mahlohonolo (27 August 2019). "Mzansi Magic on Nomzamo Mbatha's future on 'Isibaya': 'She still forms a critical part of the cast'". Channel. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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