Durban Gen
| Durban Gen | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Medical drama Telenovela |
| Written by | Thuli Zama Kagiso Mogale Mmamitse Thibedi |
| Directed by | Zuko Nodada Zimkhitha Maseko Mthunzi Dubazana |
| Starring | Nelisiwe Sibiya Ntando Mncube Mike Ndlangamandla Meshack Mavuso Duduzile Ngcobo Zuluboy Lihle Dhlomo Bheki Mahlawe Nombulelo Mhlongo Fanele Ntuli Lerato Nxumalo Tshidi Makitle Zimiphi Biyela Monica Zulu Sifisosibucayi Sibiya Bheki Sibiya |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original languages | IsiZulu, English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Gugu Zuma-Ncube Pepsi Pokane Mmamitse Thibedi Theogeren Moodley |
| Running time | 22-24 minutes |
| Production company | Stained Glass TV Production |
| Original release | |
| Network | e.tv |
| Release | 5 October 2020 |
Durban Gen is a South African medical drama telenovela. It is an e.tv original production produced by Stained Glass TV Production, commissioned and distributed by e.tv.[1] It's based in Durban and reflects on the struggles of doctors and nurses with their daily lives at Durban General Hospital.[2]
Production
On 21 August 2020, e.tv announced that the new local drama series would premiere on 5 October.
According to e.tv head of local productions Helga Palmar, the series comes at a time where there is heightened attention on frontline workers.
"We welcome Stained Glass T.V. to the eFamily and confidently look forward to the epic story of a modern-day locally produced drama. Following the immense success of our KZN late prime drama Imbewu, Durban Gen could not have come at a better time. Our viewers are eager to continue experiencing authentic stories that represent their everyday realities in a way that resonates with them".[3]
Plot
The series centres around a newly qualified doctor, Mbali Mthethwa (Nelisiwe Sibiya), who moves to the big city to complete her final year of community service at Durban General Hospital. She is torn between her fiancé Sibusiso Dlamini (Ntando Mncube) and her superior Dr. Lindelani Zulu (Mike Ndlangamadla). On arrival at the hospital she assists in a precarious surgery that results in the death of an MEC. This threatens the reputation of the hospital, Dr. Zulu and Mbali as they are thrown into an investigation which threatens to end Mbali's career before it even begins.[4]
Cast
Main Cast
- Nelisiwe Sibiya-(Dr Mbali Mthethwa)
- Mike Ndlangamandla-(Dr Lindelani Zulu)
- Ntando Mncube-(Sibusiso Dlamini)
- Mavuso Magabane-(Dr Thabo Dlamini)
- Duduzile Ngcobo-(Dr Nomalanga Qwabe)
- Nombulelo Mhlongo-(Nurse Sne Mtshali)
- Bheki Mahlawe-(Nurse Calvin Gumede)
- Lihle Dhlomo-(Dr Precious Dlamini)
- Fanele Ntuli-(Dr Thandekile Zondo)
- Zuluboy-(MacGyver )
- Tsidi Makitle-(Nurse Phumeza Sibiya)
- Monica Zulu-(MaCele)
- Lerato Nxumalo-(Dr Ndabezinhle Luthuli)
- Zimiphi Biyela-(Matron Nkabinde)
- Sifiso Sibiya-(Bab Gumede)
- Bheki Sibiya-(Dr Muzi Ndlovu)
References
- ^ "Durban Gen | e.tv". www.etv.co.za. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ Durban, Gen (13 October 2020). "Durban General Hospital series".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ https://m.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/66/207445.html
- ^ a b "e.tv's medical drama 'Durban Gen' cast announced". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2020-09-25.