Season 1
The Executives is a South African television drama series which revolves around the world of powerful Chief Magistrate Bonginkosi Khumalo, who is on the verge of being appointed the next Concourt Judge of Ilanga Province.
Each day comes with its up and downs for the people of Ilanga.
Lesley Musina plays Bonginkosi, whose swift rise to power may also prove to be his downfall as the skeletons in his closet begin to emerge.
With his marriage, career and family in the line of fire, Bonginkosi has to learn to take accountability for his actions and rebuild the bridges that were burnt through his selfish and reckless behaviour.
He has Nobantu (Pamela Zulu) by his side - a loving and obedient wife.
The series stars Lesley Musina, Pamela Zulu, Llewellyn Cordier, Camilla Waldman, Gcina Nkosi, Daniel Hadebe, Refilwe Modiselle and Fezile Makhanya.
In the series premiere: Bonginkosi drives to face a gruesome scene, being covered by reporters and the CIU.
Who died in Bonginkosi's office?
The Executives was created and produced by SAWITA (South African Woman in Television Arts).
The executive producers are Pulane Shomang and Bongani Sibeko; Obakeng Octavius Mogotsi is the producer.
The director is Mosese Semenya.
The series writers are Zweli Hajie, Mazi Molema, Wananani Rathoane, Nina Tshabalala, Charlie Samson and Obey Muchipisi.
Music is by Sounds and Sounds, Bernard Masoka, Ditshepiso Motaung and Booysen Baloi.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Lesley Musina ... Bonginkosi Khumalo
Pamela Zulu ... Nobantu Khumalo (as Pam Zulu)
Llewellyn Cordier ... Derick Watson
Daniel Hadebe ... Wiseman
Camilla Waldman ... Ruth Watson
Semuhle Shangase ... Lihle (as Simuhle Shangase)
Gcinile Nkosi ... Thandiwe Khumalo (as Gcina Nkosi)
Introducing
Zweli Hajie ... PJ (as Zweli Hadjie)
Recurring / Guests
Refilwe Modiselle ... Tebogo
Fezile Makhanya ... James
Marilise van Wyk ... Shelly
Angela Lieveaux ... Indra
Melusi Mbele ... Andile
Danny de Bruin ... Detective Nanny Pienaar
Nasiphi Ntabeni ... Detective Nkosi
Anele Russi ... Sizwe
Kwanele Mthethwa ... Dudu (as Kwanele Mthetwa)
Yule Masiteng ... Baba Khumalo