Levels (TV series)

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Levels
Genre
Created byBusisiwe Ntintili
Written by
  • Busisiwe Ntintili
  • Saint Seseli
  • Bakang Sebatjane
  • Lwazi Mvusi
  • Denny Miller
  • Trish Malone
Directed by
  • Fikile Mogodi
  • Pheello J Makosholo
  • Siyabonga Mkhize
Starring
Country of originSouth Africa
Original language English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
  • Busisiwe Ntintili
  • Saint Seseli
ProducerNtintili Factory
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time50–54 minutes
Original release
Network Mzansi Magic
Release7 September (2025-09-07) 
30 November 2025 (2025-11-30)

Levels is a South African television series that aired on Mzansi Magic produced by Busisiwe Ntintili. The series centres on a wealthy family operating in the construction and property development industry and explores themes of power corruption, family conflict and ambition.

Contents

Premise

Levels is a South African television drama series that follows the Zungu family, owners of a powerful construction and property development company. [1] [2] The series explores their rise to wealth and influence, while exposing the corruption, greed and moral compromises behind their success. [3] [4] It focuses on intense family rivalries, secrets and betrayals, as well as the personal and professional struggles faced by those drawn into their world of power. [5]

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Production

Levels is a South African television drama series that premiered on Mzansi Magic. [6] The show follows the Zungu family, owners of a powerful construction and property development company as they navigate intense family rivalries, secrets and betrayals. [7] [8] The series explores themes of power, corruption and ambition. The show features an ensemble cast, including Lunathi Mampofu, Bonko Khoza, Melusi Mbhele, Charmaine Mtinta and Sikelelwa Vuyelani among others. [9] [10] The show is produced by Busisiwe Ntintili and Saint Seseli, it consists of 13 episodes. [11]

Release

The series premiered on Mzansi Magic on 7 September 2025, airing only on Sundays at 20:00 for one hour. [12] [13]

References

  1. Magagula, Nompumelelo (17 July 2025). "There're Levels to this ... Busisiwe Ntintili returns with gripping crime drama". News24. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  2. Motaung, Rolland (3 October 2025). "Isidingo to Levels: Busisiwe Ntintili's 25-year reign in storytelling". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  3. Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (7 September 2025). "Ex The River star Lunathi Mampofu moves to another Level!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  4. Zuma, Mbalenhle (23 September 2025). "Actor Bonko Khoza proves his worth in new high-stakes crime drama 'Levels'". Sunday World. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  5. "High-stakes crime drama 'Levels' is coming to Mzansi Magic". Three Men On a Boat. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  6. Bona, Staff (28 September 2025). "Bonko Khoza discusses his role on Mzansi Magic's 'Levels'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  7. Zuma, Mbalenhle (24 February 2025). "Khoza takes on tough role in construction mafia drama series". Sunday World. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  8. "Crime, drama and star power: Bonko Khoza and Lunathi Mpofu helm gripping new series 'Levels'". IOL. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  9. Mdaka, Zintle (4 July 2025). "Lunathi Mampofu and Bonko Khoza to star on 'Levels'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  10. Moroeng, Moroba (5 September 2025). "Official Trailer for New Bonko Khoza Led Action Series Levels Released". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  11. Hlalane, Reabetswe (22 July 2025). "New Mzansi Magic Crime Drama 'Levels' Explores the High Price of a Billion-Rand Heist". OkMzansi. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  12. "Mzansi Magic presents Levels". Mzansi Magic. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  13. "Levels Season 1 Mzansi Magic's Explosive New Crime Drama". Urban Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 December 2025.