Season 1
Is'phindiselo is a South African digital web series loosely based on the story of Alexandre Dumas' novel The Count of Monte Cristo, about a young man who is falsely imprisoned, escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge.
Re-imagining the story in Johannesburg against the backdrop of a corrupt construction company, Is'phindiselo deals with the themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness.
The series focuses on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, trained by a ruthless mentor, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune and sets about taking revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment.
However, his plans have devastating consequences for the innocent as well as the guilty.
In addition, it is a story that involves romance, loyalty, betrayal and selfishness as the characters slowly reveal their true inner nature throughout the series.
Secrets will be revealed, hearts will be broken, and lives will be lost as Is'phindiselo weaves its way from the streets of Pimville to the jungles of the Congo.
In the series premiere: Benny Ngwenya (Zamani Mbatha), a young man with a bright future and a perfect family, is unwittingly caught up in a world of high-stakes corruption and ends up paying the ultimate price.
The series stars Amahle Khumalo as Phumzile, Baby Cele as Thabile, Lindani Nkosi as Vusimuzi, Mamarumo Marokane as Letti, Robert Mpisi as Temane, Siyabonga Sepotokele as Chris, Warren Masemola as Jerry, Zamani Mbatha as Benny and Zikhona Bali as Khethiwe.
Is'phindiselo is an eOriginal Production created and executive produced by Meren Reddy, Luke Rous and Joshua Rous of Rous House Productions; and Nomusa Nkabinde for eVOD.
It is the first original series produced exclusively for eVOD.
The head writers are Meren Reddy and Sean Steinberg with a writing team including Daniel Zimbler and Joshua Rous, who is also the director.
The composer is Paul Vermaak.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Amahle Khumalo ... Phumzile
Baby Cele ... Thabile
Lindani Nkosi ... Vusimuzi
Mamarumo Marokane ... Letti
Robert Mpisi ... Temane
Siyabonga Sepotokele ... Chris
Warren Masemola ... Jerry
Zamani Mbatha ... Benny
Zikhona Bali ... Khethiwe
Recurring / Guests
Saint Seseli ... Isaac
Molobane Mbatha ... Primrose (as Molobane Linah Maja)
Tessa Jubber ... Catherine
Lebohang Motaung ... Detective Nteta
Nicole Bessick ... Sonia
David Maaroganye ... Mr Kay
Dumi Ngubane ... Coach
Lancelot Tshabalala ... Doctor
Marothi Modibe ... Bank Manager
Nkosinathi Kheswa ... Pastor
Simon John Mmela ... Principal Phillips
Sithembiso Malinga ... Dumo
Jerome du Plooy ... Vernon
Bayanda Maseko ... Henry
Mthandeni Ngcobo ... Ayanda
Nkanyiso Dukuza ... Inmate 3
Nkosinathi Buthelezi ... Loyiso
Precious Ndlovu ... Lina
Siphosethu Mabaso ... Prison Admission Officer
Vamisile Makhathini ... Police Officer 3
Ashley Taylor ... Raymond Falchuk
Zukisa Matola ... Doctor Susan
Craig Palm ... Marvin
Ndumiso Nyovane ... Albert
Sifiso Simamane ... Magistrate
Thami Mbongo ... Vuyo
Daniel Janks ... Antoine
Johanna Moloisi ... Teacher 1
Katlego Mosheane ... Girl 1
Simphiwe Mthethwa ... Girl 2
Simon John Mmela ... Principal
Bongani Mkhondwane ... Kwena
Khanya Sosibo ... Receptionist
Khonzani Gwala ... Zuko
Martha Makholwa ... Frail Woman
Nokulunga Khumalo ... Retaurant Manager
Jürgen Hellberg ... Alfonso
Israel Matseke Zulu ... Blou-Baaitjie (as Israel Makoe)
Michael de Pinna ... Michael
Robert Whitehead ... Jack
Beáte Opperman ... Judge's Attorney
Mafa Sekhaolelo ... 10/12 Year Old Joseph
Adrian Freeman ... Judge Santosh
Edwin Mathews ... Vernon's Gang Member
Julian Leago Maphothoma ... 5/7 Year Old Joseph
Llewellyn Cordier ... Boss
Lerato Sibekwane ... Nurse
Mpho Khumalo ... Doctor 2
Mxolisi Nkanjeni ... Prosecutor
Nomava Kibare ... New Judge
Zinzi Nsele ... Editor
Bafana Mvelase ... Jigga
Billy Morema ... Dino
Gift Leotlela ... Warden
Mondli Thusi ... Takkies
Sanele Thwala ... Headaches
Sean Brebnor ... Prosecutor
Sphamandla Zikode ... Yster
Thulane Mavuso ... Riot Squad Leader
Yuhl Headman ... Fats
Jacques Broodryk ... Amir (as Jacques Broodwyk)
Jacolien van den Berg ... Gail Neighbour
Xavier van Niekerk ... Kenny Grandson
Masego Rahlaga ... Newsreader
Annie Robinson ... Grandma Lydia
Deon Coetzee ... Leon Viljoen
Andrian Mazive ... Sabelo (as Andrian Masive)
Bongani Maseko ... Pakkie
Sello Ramolahloane ... Gwedi
Blessing Mndebele ... Jafta
Bongiwe Lunga ... Njabulo
Deidre Schoeman ... Marianne Viljoen
Gregg Pettigrew ... Police Leader
Monique Jacobs ... Lucinda
Nicolus Moitoi ... Young Blou-Baaitjie
Nomsa Ntuli ... Cashier
Patrick Sithole ... Young Isaac
Riaan van Rensburg ... Police Captain
Siphesihle Vilakazi ... Samson
Tshepo Molete ... Young Gwedi
Unathi Mkhize ... Young Vusimuzi
Werner Boshoff ... Deputy
Nokukhanya Chiliza ... Nurse
Batsile Ramasodi ... Doctor
Buhle Moletsane ... Nurse
Hemali Juta-Pillay ... Engineer
Kobus Harmse ... Hendrik
Nozipho Mbele ... News Reporter
Pieter Human ... Farmer 1
Themba Mahlangu ... Digger 1
Xolani Ncobeni ... Police Officer 1
Andile Mbatha ... Young Boy
Bongumusa Dlamini ... Grandfather
Sifundo Dladla ... Ronnie
Siphiwe Singeni ... Marumo
Jone-lee Abrahams ... Trinity
Nhlanhla Mdlalose ... George
Nolwazi Khumalo ... Receptionist
Sanelisiwe Dlepu ... Forensics Receptionist
Thiart Li ... Detective Greyling
Tokollo Serage ... Forensics Security Guard