Season 1
The Imposter is a South African anthology drama series produced by Ferguson Films in Season 1 which follows the story of twin sisters, Mantwa and Matshepo Tau, who find themselves at war as a consequence of a moment that changed their lives.
Seventeen years previously, one of the twins was responsible for sending her sister to jail, and went on to have a wonderful, happy life on the outside. Her twin, incarcerated for all those long years, finally breaks out - only to take over the life of her sister.
Can love turn an evil heart to good?
Season 1 stars Thishiwe Ziqubu as the twins, Mpumi Mpama as Reginald, Khulu Skenjana as Caesar, Zenzo Ngqobe as Junior and Katlego Setlhare as Palesa. Recurring roles include Omuhle Gela as Lerato, Mary Twala as Gogo and Owen Sejake as Warden Moloisi.
Season 1 is produced by Ferguson Films, with executive producers Connie Ferguson and Shona Ferguson. The first episode was written by Bonga Percy Vilakazi and directed by Andries van der Merwe.
The head writers are Gwydion Beynon and Phathutshedzo Makwarela and Christa Biyela is a writer. The series producer is Lauren Nell and the theme music and score is by Joel Azzaisky.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Thishiwe Ziqubu ... Matshepo / Mantwa
Mpumi Mpama ... Regi
Khulu Skenjana ... Caesar
Zenzo Ngqobe ... Junior
Katlego Setlhare ... Palesa (as Katlego Setlare)
Recurring / Guests
Paballo Koza ... Themba (as Pabalo Khoza)
Mary Twala ... Granny
Omuhle Gela ... Lerato
Matshepo Maleme ... Linda
Owen Sejake ... Warden Moloisi
Seipati Motshwane ... Rethabile
Xabiso Madini ... Lebo
Hloni Padi ... Lesedi (also as Hloni 'Ms Dippy' Padi)
Louisa Britz ... Church Woman
Colyn Duma ... Guy at Tavern
Nombulelo Jwara ... Doctor
Dorah Magwanya ... Butch Female Prisoner
Anikki Maswanganye ... Female Guard
Siyabonga Ndlovu ... Police Officer
Mbali Luthuli ... Matshepo's Friend
Sandi Matsheketo ... CCTV Guard
Thembani Zenzile ... Police Captain
Meme Ditshego ... Brenda
Naledi Letsatsi ... Raid Police Officer
Vaughn Lucas ... Lawyer
Thono Modipa ... Muzi (as Daniel Thono Modipa)
Basheer Mathala ... Charge Office Policeman
Sam Mbeje ... Prison Official
Thembani Zenzile ... Police Captain
Sandile Moloane ... Deputy
Thobani Mseleni ... Mercenary
Edward Makgoba ... Police Officer
Thapelo Ledwaba ... Uniformed Policeman
Siyabonga Kheswa ... Police Officer (as Siyabonga Kneswa)
Mduduzi Khoza ... Tavern Guy
Lizani Jezina ... Mercenary