Jiva! (TV series)

Jiva!
Release poster
Genre	Drama
Written by	Busisiwe Ntintili Bakang Sebatjane
Directed by	Scottnes L. Smith Mandla Dube
Country of origin	South Africa
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	5
Production
Producers	Busisiwe Ntintili Adam Friedlander Tebogo Maila
Production companies	Blue Ice Africa The Ntintili Factory
Original release
Network	Netflix
Release	June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)

Jiva! (stylized as JIVA!) is a South African drama television series created by Busisiwe Ntintili and Bakang Sebatjane and directed by Scottnes L. Smith and Mandla Dube. The series premiered on Netflix on June 24, 2021. ^{[1] [2]}

Synopsis

A talented street dancer from Umlazi, Durban must confront her fears and deal with family objections to pursue her dancing dreams.

Cast

• Noxolo Dlamini as Ntombi ^[3]
• Candice Modiselle as Vuyiswa ^[3]
• Sne Mbatha as Zinhle ^[3]
• Stella Dlangalala as Lady E ^[3]
• Zazi Kunene as Nolwazi ^[3]
• Ntuthuzelo Grootboom as Makhekhe "Nathi" ^[3]
• Given Stuurman as Samukelo "Samu"
• Tony Kgoroge as Bra Zo ^[3]
• Anga Makubalo as DJ Sika
• Sibulele Gcilitshana as Thuleleni
• Zamani Mbatha as Bheki ^[3]
• Kagiso Modupe as Menzi
• Siv Ngesi as Paul

Production

Development

It was reported that Netflix is making an African series. ^[4]

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	"Dala What You Must"	Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube	Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane	June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
In Umlazi, Ntombi is torn between family duties and her dream of winning the Jiva Loxion dance competition. Will past tragedy stand in her way?
2	"The Trollies"	Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube	Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane	June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
After bringing two frenemies on board, Ntombi struggles to complete her dance crew. Political scandal threatens to upend Vuyiswa's cushy lifestyle.
3	"Flash Round"	Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube	Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane	June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
Vuyiswa's flakiness starts to get on Ntombi's nerves. Later at the club, the Trollies must impress the judges during a flash round — or be eliminated.
4	"Fix Your Crown"	Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube	Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane	June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
Ntombi wrestles with guilt over her mom's accident. Short of options, Vuvu calls on an old friend. Nathi tries to smooth things over with Ntombi
5	"Fetch Your Life"	Scottnes L. Smith & Mandla Dube	Busisiwe Ntintili & Bakang Sebatjane	June 24, 2021 (2021-06-24)
Ntombi connects with Bheki, while Menzi surprises Vuvu. With the best pantsulas and bhengas on display at the finals, can the Trollies hold their own?

References

1. "New South African Series Coming to Netflix! WATCH JIVA! Trailer Here". SAPeople - Worldwide South African News. June 7, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
2. "About Netflix - NETFLIX ANNOUNCES JIVA! AS ITS NEXT AFRICAN ORIGINAL SERIES". About Netflix. Retrieved June 24, 2021.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
3. "JIVA!: Netflix Releases First Look At African Original & Street Dance Series". May 24, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
4. yomzansi (May 24, 2021). "Netflix JIVA! Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot | YOMZANSI". www.yomzansi.com. Retrieved June 24, 2021.

External links

• Jiva! on Netflix
• Jiva! at IMDb
• "JIVA! An African series at its finest". myfamilycinema.com. August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021.