Gomora (TV series)
| Gomora | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Crime Thriller |
| Created by | Gwydion Beynon Phathushedzo Makwarela Kutlwano Ditsel Amanda Lane |
| Written by | Gwydion Beynon Phathushedzo Makwarela |
| Directed by | Zeno Pieterson |
| Starring |
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| Composer | Zethu Mashika |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original language | Multilingual |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Kutlwano Ditsele Thabang Moleya Leanne Kumalo |
| Producers | Lulu
Hela Kutlwano Ditsele |
| Running time | 22-24 minutes |
| Production company | Seriti Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Mzansi Magic |
| Release | 30 March 2020 |
Gomora is a South African television drama series produced by Seriti Films. It is an M-Net original production commissioned for M-Net's local interest channel Mzansi Magic.[1] The drama series replaces Isthembiso, which hasn't been renewed for a fourth season.[2] The series tells a story of two families in two different lifestyles and how their lives intertwine by a tragedy. The series is filmed in the Alexandra township, hence the name of the series.[3]
Plot
The series tells the story of two families, one of a man who has made his riches and success by illegal means from a bank he owns, the other of a well respected man in the community that struggles to make ends meet. Their two worlds collide in a botched hijacking attempt which sets their worlds into a complete downward spiral.[4][5]
The series explores the themes of social economic issues, the disparity between the low and upper-class members of South African societies, of which their contrast between them being brought to life through one of the most innovative filming styles.
Cast
The cast involves a number of veterans in the South African acting industry, with a few new additions.[6]
- Thathi Molefe Ndaba (Katlego Danke)
The trophy wife. She has managed to escape her lowly, humble township roots and is living the highlife as a socialite in Sandton. She is married to CEO and major shareholder of CBS Bank, Mbongeni (Themba Ndaba), who is found guilty of fraud. His death in a botched hijacking attempt brings her back into the kasi lifestyle.[7]
- Mam'Sonto Molefe (Connie Chiume)
Thathi's mother. She is the puppet master in the township who orchestrated the hijacking which ultimately lead to her son-in-law 's death.
- Gladys Dlamini (Thembi Seete)
A street-smart and tough social worker who believes in uplifting the community. She mediates the conflict between father and son in their home.[8]
- Melusi Dlamini (Zolisa Xaluva)
An uptight, strict father. He previously had a relationship with Thathi and is now married to Gladys. He is a principal in the local high school. He expects his son to be an overachiever. He is looked upon by the community as a respected man, though his household can barely make ends meet.
- Ntokozo Dlamini (Ntobeko Sishi)
The son of Gladys who seeks affection from his father Melusi, to no avail. Thus he joins a band of criminals and is involved in the botched hijacking, being responsible for pulling the trigger. His mood and habit changes, which becomes noticeable to his parents.
- Buhle Ndaba (Ama Qamata)
Thathi's daughter. She finds herself in the township on account of his father's missing payments on school fees and life insurance.
- Langa Ndaba (Siya Xaba)
Thathi's son, the first born of the family who also turns out to be Principal Dlamini's son.
- Teddy (Sicelo Buthelezi)
A teenager who has been adopted by Gladys and Melusi due to the fact that his mother drinks a lot.
- Pretty Molefe (Siyasanga Papu)
Thathi's younger sister. She carries resentment towards her as she has been in her sister's shadow all her life.
- Mazet (Siphesihle Ndaba)
A female expert on hijacking cars trained by Mam'Sonto. She has lured Ntokozo into a life of crime and has a history with Ntokozo's dad.
• Tshiamo
She is the daughter of Pretty Molefe and Sbonga who is also the son in-law of Mam' Sonto
References
- ^ "Mzansi Magic announces new weekday series, Gomora". Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "Mzansi Magic Cancels Isithembiso Drama". Quick Read Magazine. 2019-10-06. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ Broide, El (2020-03-10). "Gomora Telenovela Set To Thrill Local Audiences". People Magazine. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "Get to grips with Gomora – Gomora". Mzansi Magic - Get to grips with Gomora – Gomora. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "Mzansi Magic shares a preview of their upcoming series, Gomora". Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ "Ex-Generations stars team up in new telenovela". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ Makhoba, Ntombizodwa (2020-03-14). "Gomora not gomorrah for television actress". CityPress. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
- ^ yomzansi (2020-03-10). "Katlego Danke, Thembi Seete and more star in new drama series 'Gomora' | | YoMZansi". www.yomzansi.com. Retrieved 2020-04-03.