Season 1
Makoti is a South African comedy-drama television series inspired by the blog "Missteps of a Young Wife" by Mike Maphoto and Thozama Mqikela that explores modern day relationships by following four couples at different stages of their relationship or marriage.
The series also explores some of the key elements that make or break relationships based on the four stages of marriage: honeymoon, conflict, bargaining and mature love.
The couples are also tied together by factors like work, family and friendships, creating a perfect recipe for conflict, drama and of some tender loving.
The series stars Thulisile Phongolo as Lilitha, Micaela Tucker as Jessica, Ayanda Makayi as DJ Mo, Millicent Makhado as Zandile, Andile Gumbi as Siyabonga, Tina Jaxa as Noma, Kennedy Stab as Ta Lloyd, Makhosazana Ndlovu as Judith, Mike Mvelase as Lawrence and Siphesihle Vazi as Mthoko.
Other actors appearing in the series include Themba Nofemele, Craig Urbani, Zizi Peteni and Cindy Mahlangu.
Makoti is produced by Urban Brew Studios. The executive producer is Adelaide Joshua-Hill and the producer is Burgert Muller. The head writer is Ayanda Halimana.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Thuli Phongolo ... Lilitha (as Thulisile Phongolo)
Micaela Tucker ... Jessica
Ayanda Makayi ... DJ Mo
Millicent Makhado ... Zandile
Andile Gumbi ... Siyabonga
Tina Jaxa ... Noma
Kennedy Stab ... Ta Lloyd
Makhosazana Ndlovu ... Judith
Mike Mvelase ... Lawrence
Siphesihle Vazi ... Mthoko
Recurring / Guests
Cindy Mahlangu ... Kayise
Boipelo Ndiki ... Liz (as Boipelo Omhle Ndiki)
Lefi Thobakgale ... Young Man
Selai Ralarala ... Noncedo
Thembi Galeka ... Old Woman 1
Gugu Mazibuko ... Old Woman 2
Isaac Molale ... Church Elder
Prince Mooketsi ... Church Elder
Vusi Mkhonto ... Church Elder
Solomon Hatlane ... Church Elder
Sipho Mbele ... Mr Mbhense
Zikkie Simelane ... Delivery Guy (as Zikkie Semelane)
Craig Urbani ... Ezra
Bradley Olivier ... Melvyn / Gossip
Lindelwa Mdluli ... Oneziwe
Sefo Mantsoe ... Paramedic
Kabelo Chione ... Paramedic
Mason Moyo ... Dean
Thabang Sehloho ... Client
Kenny Machaka ... Client
Roxanne Kau ... Colleague
Vusi Mnguni ... Mr Nxumalo
Zukisa Ngogwane ... Gossip
Palesa Sibiya ... Nurse
Lucky Ndlovu ... Bab'Amos
Thandi Make ... Zama
Lesedi Seleke ... Tipsy Girl
Sasha Karlin ... White Guy
Clementine Mosimane ... Ngenzeni
Themba Nofemele ... Pastor Ndlela
Zizi Peteni ... Dr Shange
Bongumusa Dlamini ... Busobengwe
Richard Gau ... Gareth
Amanda Ndiki ... Guest Speaker
Sxolisile Mabunda ... Ntsiki (as Sqolisile Mabunda)
Aletta Vilakazi ... Uthandazeli (as Alleta Vilakazi)
Siyabonga Nkosi ... Msizi
Vusi Mnguni ... Nxumalo
Thami Luthuli ... Julius
Bongiwe Lunga ... Hloni
Rodney Molalakgotla ... Mthoko's Boss
Zweli Msezane ... Young Couple
Olwethu Makopani ... Young Couple