Isitha: The Enemy

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Isitha: The Enemy
GenreTelenovela
Created by Mandla N, and Mpumelelo Nhlapo
Written byEddie Thaba
Bakang Sebatjane
Donald Ndlovu
Sweety Ntshangase,
Wilson Shaddai
Elelwani Netshifhire
Makanaka Mavengere
Veronica Nkosana, Kgomotso Aphane
Mashadi Florence Rapeu
Tsale Makam
Mpo Osei-Tutu
Nokuphiwa Magubane
Oratile Mogoje
Starring
Theme music composerBongo Riot
Opening themeDlozilam Refix
ComposersBlack Brain Pictures
Jamele J Ross
Senzo Afrika
Kurt Slabbert
Henwood
Bongo Riot
Mlindo the Vocalist
Country of origin South Africa
Original languagesEnglish
Zulu
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes346
Production
Executive producers
  • Mandla N
  • Mpumelelo Nhlapo
  • Annelie van Rooyen
Producers
  • Mandla N
  • Mpumelelo Nhlapo
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22-24 minutes
Production company
  • Black Brain Pictures
Original release
Network e.tv
Release22 May 2023 (2023-05-22) –
present
Related
The Black Door

Isitha: The Enemy is a South African television drama series created by Mandla N and Mpumelelo Nhlapo. It is an e.tv original series produced by BlackBrain Pictures. [1] The series is a spinoff from the adult-themed drama series The Black Door , and stars Dawn Thandeka King, alongside Thobani Nzuza, Senzo Radebe, Sibulele Nthlebi,Sibonginkosi Tenza, Kwanda Manyathi, Nonkululeko Mbatha, Laki Khoza, Bheki Sibiya and Linda Sebezo reprising their roles. [2]

Contents

Premise

Initially assumed to be dead, Chuma Sokhulu (Thobani Nzuza) is living in eSwatini under the pseudonym "Lazarus", and has turned to a life of heists. He works under the chiefdom of Chief Ngwenya (Lindani Nkosi), who is in a polygamous relationship. Chief Ngwenya generally favours Ayanda, leaving royal chieftess Nomcebo (Dawn Thandeka King) cast aside. She finds affection in the hands of "Lazarus". Both are soon caught by the prince Mbuso (Khanyisani Kheswa). Chuma is also caught stealing from the chief.

To avoid the chief's wrath, Chuma, with the help of Nomcebo, flee from the country and return to Chuma's home, where (continuing from the events of The Black Door) he finds his brother Khaya (Zamani Mbatha) in bed with his wife Nolitha (Sibulele Ntlebi). Chuma's return also attracts the eye of a long time enemy Rebecca Mabuza (Linda Sebezo) [3] [4]

Cast

Actor/ActressCharacterSeasons
As of ""The Black Door""Season 1Season 2
Thobani Nzuza-Dlomo Chuma Sokhulu Recurring Main
Zamani Mbatha Khaya Sokhulu Main Does not appear
Senzokuhle Radebe Solomzi

Gumede

Does not appear Recurring Main
Velephi MnisiNomsa Sokhulu Main
Linda SebezoRebecca Mabuza Main
Sibongokuhle TenzaNandi Mkhize-Sokhulu Main
Dawn Thandeka King Nomcebo NgwenyaDoes not appear Main
Khanyisani KheswaChief Mbuso NgwenyaDoes not appear Main
Nonhlanhla NgubeniMatshidiso Mkhabela Main
Dikeledi ModupuNelly Main
Ontiretse RadipabeMartha Main
Sibulele NtlebiNolitha Sokhulu Recurring Main
Nonkululeko MbathaThenjiwe Sokhulu Main
Kwanda ManyathiVelaphi Sokhulu Main

Production

It was reported initially in August 2022 that the adult-themed telenovela The Black Door had been cancelled and would not be renewed for a second season. Both Mandla N and e.tv refuted those claims, with Mandla N labelling it as fake news. [5] He said that the series was here to stay, [6] and e.tv said that all was well with The Black Door, and they were unaware of any speculation that the show had been cancelled. [7] However, it was announced that the series would be replaced by its spinoff. [8] The Black Door, which was originally commissioned for 260 episodes, received a 15-episode extension.

In a press release by BlackBrain Pictures, co-creator Mpumelelo Nhlapo mentioned that it was strategically intended for The Black Door to run for one year. The "goal was to break new ground and to push the boundaries of South African television. The greater vision has always been to tell the story of the Sokhulu family as a multi-chapter series that allows us to explore different themes in dynamic and interesting ways." [9]

In May 2023, BlackBrain Pictures hosted an exclusive private screening event at Constitution Hill Women's Prison, in Braamfontein. [10]

Broadcast

The series premiered on 22 May 2023 on e.tv and plays Monday to Friday at 21:30 CAT. The series was also added to streaming service eVOD and has omnibus on Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:00 am

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References

  1. ↑ "Isitha The Enemy | e.tv". www.etv.co.za. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Spin-off series to continue story of the Sokhulus". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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  4. ↑ Maako, Compiled by Keitumetse. "Back from presumed death and looking for answers: Chuma Sokhulu returns to Isitha – The Enemy". Life. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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