Uzalo
| Uzalo | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Starring | Leleti Khumalo,Dawn Thandeka King, Kay Sibiya and Nay Maps |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original language | Zulu |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Duma Ndlovu, Pepsi Pokane, Gugulethu Zuma |
| Producer | Mmamitse Thibedi |
| Production location | Kwa Mashu |
| Cinematography | Mike Sono, Howard Nciweni |
| Editors | Gugu Sibandze, Cynthia Tshele |
| Original release | |
| Network | SABC 1 |
Uzalo is a telenovela broadcast on SABC1 in South Africa.[1] It stars Leleti Khumalo, Bheki Mkhwane and Mpumelelo Bhulose.[2]
Plot
Uzalo tells the story of two affluent families in the township of Kwa-Mashu: the Mdletshe family which presides over the Kwamashu Kingdom Church and the Xulu family that runs a car theft syndicate. The two families are connected by the fact that their eldest sons were switched at birth during the period when Nelson Mandela was released from prison.[2][3]
Production
The program is filmed in KwaZulu-Natal's KwaMashu F-section.[1] The series use of local talent and infrastructure to depict a realistic portrayal of life in the region makes it unique among other television programs.[3]
Reception
Uzalo's premiere in February 2015 attracted 5 million viewers.[4]
External links
References
- ^ a b "SABC1's new Uzalo: 'We're not Generations'". http://news.yahoo.com/. Yahoo. February 10, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ a b Bambalele, Patience (February 9, 2015). "'Uzalo' hope for Zuma". http://www.filmcontact.com/. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ a b "SABC1 takes on the telenovela with Uzalo". http://www.tvsa.co.za. January 13, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Hlongwane, S'thembiso (February 12, 2015). "Uzalo's first episode clocks 5 million viewers". http://drum.co.za. Drum. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
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