Muvhango
Muvhango is a popular South African television series, 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 Tshivenda 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
- Gabriel Temudzani – Azwindini Mukwevho
- Sindi Dlathu – Thandaza Mokoena(Former Cast Member)
- Brian Themba – Ranthumeng Mokoena
- Maumela Mahuwa – Susan Mukwevho
- McDonald Ndou – Khakhathi (KK) Mulaudzi(former cast member)
- Sydney Ramakuwela – Mulalo Mukwevho
- Dingaan Mokebe – James Motsamai
- Murabeli Rasalanavho – Vho-Mukondeleli Mukwevho
- Humbulani Tsharani – Mulimisi Negota (former cast member)
- Cynthia Shange – Nokuthula 'Mankosi' Buthelezi(former cast member)
- Bontle Sithole – Busi Motsamai(Former Cast Member)
- Phindile Gwala – Nonny Nkosi (Former Cast)
- Buhle Samuels – Matshidiso Dikeledi Chiloane (former cast member)
- Mainganye Neluvhalani – Sgt Neshehe
Soapie Writers
Chisanga Kabinga serves as the Head Writer of Muvhango. She is assisted by the Story Editor - Tsholofelo Ndlovu who overseas a storylining team of the show, consisting of Marina Bekker, Kagiso Mogale and Tsale Makam. Nontuthuzelo Magoxo is the show's Script Editor in charge of the writing department consisting of Pamela Power, Amor Tredoux, Johann Vermeulen, Sarah Smith, Awelani Makhuvha, Jacques Du Rand. The script co-ordinator is Nonkululeko Mdluli and the Scripts Assistant is Xolani Xaba.
Former writers who contributed to the success of the show are: Carol Shore, Kate Bruce, Duduzile Mabaso, Linda Bere, Bongi Ndaba, Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Julie Hall, Tumi Morake, Sipho Xolisa Tshapu, Kelton Sinyosi, Lynn Neo Kekana, Moshoeshoe Chabeli, Zelipha Zulu Rodgers, Chinaka Iwunze.
References
- ^ "'The Wild' nominated for seven awards". Daily Dispatch. 17 February 2012. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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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