The River (season 1)

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The River
Season 1
Starring
No. of episodes260
Release
Original network 1Magic
Original release30 January 2018 (2018-01-30) 
2 February 2019 (2019-02-02)
Season chronology
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Season 2

The first season of 1Magic telenovela The River premiered on 30 January 2018 and concluded on 2 February 2019 with a total of 260 episodes. [1] The first season was led by Moshidi Motshekgwa , Presley Chweneyagae,Hlomla Dandala,Lawrence Maleka,Lunga Shabalala,Larona Moagi and Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana. [2]

The first season of the series featured Mzansi Magic 1st TV crossover between the series and the 3rd season of The Queen with Connie Ferguson appearing as Harriet Khoza; an old friend of Dlamini-Dikana. [3]

Plot

Lindiwe owns a mine, marries a police commissioner, and has two children. Mine foreman Thato Mokoena finds a $45 million diamond in the river that runs through Refilwe. Lindiwe murders Thato, places the diamond in her mine, and covers up the murder. Zweli's daughter, Nomonde, becomes Lindiwe's enemy.

Malefu Mokoena struggles to raise her children after her husband's death. Her oldest son, Thuso, is in and out of jail. Her adopted daughter, Tumi, marries Lindiwe's nephew Zolani Dlamini. Lindiwe employs Tumi at Khanyisa Diamonds. She tries to steal land in Refilwe, but Tumi foils her.

Malefu tells Tumi that she was adopted. Tumi divorces Zolani, who reveals that Lindiwe killed her father. Tumi and her new boyfriend, Lindani, return to the Dikana mansion. Tumi learns that Lindiwe is her biological mother; she is kidnapped and buried alive by Lindiwe, who knows that Zolani told Tumi about Thato's murder. Lindiwe finds Tumi's message, and attempts suicide. Lindani rescues Tumi, who files charges against Lindiwe; Lindiwe is imprisoned and acquitted. [4]

Cast

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef.
2019 South African Film and Television Awards Best TelenovelaThe RiverWon [9]
Best Actress - TelenovelaMoshidi MotshegwaWon
Sindi Dlathu Nominated
Best Actor - Telenovela Presley Chweneyagae Won
Hlomla Dandala Nominated
Best Supporting Actor - TelenovelaLawrence MalekaWon
Zenzo NgqobeNominated
Best Supporting Actress - TelenovelaFerry JeleNominated
Best Achievement in Directing - TelenovelaJohnny Barbuzano, Catharine Cooke, Zolani Phakade and Ferry JeleWon
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – TelenovelaGwydion Beynon & Phathutshedzo MakwarelaWon
Best Achievement in Original Music/Score – TelenovelaBrendan JuryWon
Best Achievement in Editing – TelenovelaUla Oelsen, Bongi Malefo & Matodzi NemungadiWon
Best Achievement in Sound – TelenovelaBen Oelsen, Lele Seate & Tladi MabuyaWon
Best Achievement in Cinematography – TelenovelaGaopie Kabe & Trevor BrownWon
Best Achievement in Wardrobe − TelenovelaThe RiverWon
Best Achievement in Hair & Make-Up − TelenovelaThe RiverWon
Best Achievement in Art Direction − TelenovelaThe RiverNominated
47th International Emmy Awards Best Telenovela The RiverNominated

References

  1. "Stream The River, Lockdown, The Queen and more SA hits". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  2. "Season 1: May Teasers – The River". Mzansi Magic - Season 1: May Teasers – The River. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  3. 1 2 "Connie, on Mzansi Magic's first crossover – The Queen". Connie, on Mzansi Magic's first crossover – The Queen. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
  4. Tladi, Ofentse. "A nostalgic trip through iconic moments in local TV". News24. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  5. "Sindi Dlathu to play the lead role in new local mining drama". News24. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  6. "Exclusive | Moshidi Motshegwa on feeling 'insulted' over being booted off The River". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  7. Thangevelo, Debashine (2018-02-12). "Hlomla Dandala is thrilled to be part of #The River". IOL. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  8. "In Memes | 'The River' fans can't believe what a snake Cobra is!". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 2024-02-17. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  9. Shumba, Ano (4 March 2019). "SA Film and Television Awards 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2020.

External References

The River at IMDb