The Wild (TV series)

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The Wild
Created byPixel Pictures Films
Directed by
  • Lungelo Sithebo
  • Katherine Cookie
Starring
Country of origin South Africa
No. of seasons2
Production
Executive producerAgnes Monica Jates
Production locationsSouth Africa, North West
Running time22-26 minutes
Original release
Network M-Net & e.tv
Release11 May 2011 (2011-05-11) 
25 May 2013 (2013-05-25)
Network Vuzu
Related
Legacy

The Wild was a South African telenovela and the first to be produced by pay-TV M-Net, [1] starring Connie Ferguson, Shona Ferguson, Gail Nkoane, Minnie Dlamini, Ian Roberts and Kenneth Nkosi.

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Cast

ActorRole
Connie Masilo Marang Lebone
Shona Ferguson [2] Itumeleng Tladi
Tumisho MashaAlfred Lebone
Gail Nkoane Nompumelelo Lebone
Minnie Dlamini Zintle Lebone
Khabonina Qubeka [3] Maxine Khumalo
Zakeeya Patel Anita Khan
Lele LedwabaDobsie
Putla SehlapeloTiro Lebone
Tyrone Keogh Jack Van Reean
Melusi Yeni Isaac Tladi
Hayley OwensAngie Palmer
Clementine MosimaneMme Rose Tladi
John Kani Mr Mogomotsi
Michelle BradshawLindsley
Faye PetersNina
Ian Roberts Karen Palmer
Aubrey PooMr Mayor

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by The Wild and cast members
YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResultsRef.
2014 South African Film and Television Awards Best Editor in a TV Soap
Editing Team
Won [4]
Best Art Direction in a TV Soap
Annerie Gericke
Won
Best DOP / Cinematographer of a TV Soap
The Wild
Won

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