Muvhango
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Muvhango is a popular South African TV series, it was created, written and produced by Duma Ka-Ndlovu, it has 3.5 million viewers.[1] The first episode was aired on 7 April 1997. It was the first Venda language TV drama,[2] but later became multilingual in order to showcase that languages and cultures of South Africa should be used to unite all South African people rather than dividing them . The creator of Muvhango is Zulu by birth, but can speak and is fluent in all South African languages. [3]
In 2006 the series was nominated for the South African Film and Television Award for best soap opera.[4]
Cast[edit]
- Gabriel Temudzani- Azwindini
- Sindi Dlathu- Nomthandazo
- Brain Themba- Ranthumeng
- Maumela Mahuwa-Susan
- Mcdonald Ndou- Khakhathi(KK)
- Millicent Makhado- Agnes
- Azwi Malaka- Pfuluwani
- Ntakuseni- David Matamela
- Sydney Ramakuwela- Mulalo
- Sam Moeti- Mushasha
- Dingaan Mokebe- James
- Murabeli Rasalanavho- Vho-Mukondeleli
- Humbulani Tsharani- Mulimisi
- Simphiwe Ngema- Thuli
- Cynthia Shange- Mankosi
- Bontle Sithole- Busi
- Phindile Gwala- Nonny
- Phuti Khomo- Carol
- Buhle Samuels- Matshidiso
- John Morapama- Lerumo
- Tshidi Vera- Moriti
- Nkululeko Tshirumbula- Gundo
- Sgt Neshehe - Mainganye NELUVHALANI
References[edit]
- ^ "‘The Wild’ nominated for seven awards". Daily Dispatch. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
- ^ Perkins, Kathy A. (1999). Black South African Women: An Anthology of Plays. Juta and Company. p. 142. ISBN 9781919713151.
- ^ "SABC still favours rich, urban viewers". The Times (South Africa). 19 September 2004.
- ^ "Inaugural SAFTA nominees announced". Bizcommunity.com. 4 October 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
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