Season 1
Lavish is a South African comedy-drama television series which follows the lives of a group of 30-something wealthy women as they navigate death, divorce and disaster – all while looking devilishly fabulous.
The only things bigger than the cars, houses and jewels of Johannesburg North are the egos and bank accounts.
But what is life really like behind the glitz and gold of the country's rich and powerful?
Set in the upmarket suburb of Kyalami, Lavish follows the lives of three very different women held together by the strong bond of their friendship.
There will be love, laughter, tears and glamour, come rain or shine.
There's Zozi (Jessica Nkosi) – Insta mommy, rich wife, and fabulous fashionista – who is juggling fame with family... and it's not always pretty.
She's the one who knows where the bodies are buried – but will the skeletons come tumbling out of her designer closet?
Kat (Ayanda Bandla) is the ambitious workaholic juggling a thriving career, motherhood and dating.
She comes from a prominent political family and has her sights set on the very top of the politics food chain.
What could possibly go wrong?
And unlike her more polished friends, Nomzamo (Kanyi Nokwe) is a little rough around the edges, but that's what makes her more fun.
A fiercely fabulous vixen with new money to burn, she wants to build an empire – while her partner wants a dedicated wife.
Can she be both?
Join these best friends in their relationships, friendships and careers, and witness their struggles to maintain the facades they've created of their perfect lives.
The series stars Jessica Nkosi as Zozi, Ayanda Bandla as Katlego, Kanyi Nokwe as Nomzamo, Nolo Seabi as Mpumi, Khayalethu Xaba as Shaka, Mpho Sewela as Sechaba, Nhlanhla Kunene as Jabu, Slindokuhle Tshabalala as Azania and Sdumo Mtshali as Khulu.
Lavish was created by Amanda Lane and Lulu Hela and is executive produced by Lulu Hela for Hela Media.
The series producer is Janine Kuhn and the director is Dominic Black.
The head writer is Chisanga Kabinga, with storyliner Bongi Ndaba.
Music is by Modia Shole.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Jessica Nkosi ... Zozi
Ayanda Bandla ... Katlego
Kanyi Nokwe ... Nomzamo
Tshenolo Seabi ... Mpumi (as Nolo Seabi)
Khayalethu Xaba ... Shaka
Mpho Sewela ... Sechaba
Nhlanhla Kunene ... Jabu
Slindokuhle Tshabalala ... Azania
and Sdumo Mtshali ... Khulu
Recurring / Guests
Mary-anne Barlow ... Madame Gachet
Solomon Sebothoma ... Detective Thobejane
Leroy Gopal ... Given
Kagiso Latane ... Kopano
Malasego Setlhare ... Azania's Friend
Kgomotso Mokoena ... James
Yandiswa Hlam ... Lerato
Sbahle Hendricks ... Government Woman
David Kwinda ... Government Man
Ntokozo Zulu ... Cop
Sipho Mnuni ... Rich Guy
Alphina Sello ... Ma Mokoena
Sicelo Mhlongo ... Mayor Mdluli
Phenyo Kabasia ... Shaka's Friend
Reneilwe Matlalepoo ... Shaka's Friend 2
Selai Ralarala ... Naledi
Refilwe Dube ... Jeweller (as Refilwe Duba)
Patrick Mashaba ... Masseuse
Thuli Zulu ... Aunty Nobuhle
Nakedi Ribane ... Mme Puleng (as Adv Nakedi Ribane)
Yule Masiteng ... Bab Meli
Fezile Makhanya ... Dr. Shezi
Macebo Twalo ... Sanele (as Solomon Twalo)
Scott Parton-Lavin ... AJ Rowland
Tumelo Mazibuko ... Abu - Kat's Boyfriend
Kevin Narain ... Sven
Abbey Maeane ... Premier
Zinzi Nsele ... Hotel Manager
Lancelot Tshabalala ... Prophet Hlenga (as Lancelot Bogani Tshabalala)
Muzi Mthembu ... Funeral Director
Zinzile Zungu ... Lahliwe (as Zinzi Zungu)
Jethro Gambu ... Priest
Neels Clasen ... Arthur Roland
Mandla Jwara ... Bab Sibiya
Thembela Kweni ... Reporter
Lindokuhle Mbatha ... Police Officer (as Lindoluhle Mbatha)
Ameena Riaz ... Girl
Esihle Moqcuntsu ... Grace
Phenyo Kabasia ... Friend
Hanli Rolfes ... Principal Hayes
Aaron Moloisi ... The Journalist
Thokozani Tango ... Police Officer (as Thokozani Cijimpi Tango)
Keschaan Slinger ... Police Officer 2
Bongumusa Dlamini ... Chief Justice
Dephney Langa ... Newsreader