Season 1
Kwa-Tsholo is a South African television comedy series set in a township hair salon, revolving around the competition between two salon owners - Zola, the queen of perfection, versus Tsholo, a young woman with a dream.
In Kwa-Thema, where hair is life, one woman is about to show that it takes more than just a good weave to rule the salon game.
Zola's salon, The Luxxe, is where the who's who of Kwa-Thema come to get their hair 'laid'. From high-end wigs to the finest extensions, she's got everything and she makes sure her clients know it.
But while everything looks perfect, Zola is cold as ice and she doesn't tolerate any nonsense. Don't even think of rocking up in a bonnet or you'll be shown the door quicker than you can say "hairdo".
But then there's Tsholo, who's been kicked to the curb after being fired from The Luxxe.
With mouths to feed and bills piling up, Tsholo decides it's time to open her own salon, even if she's starting with next to nothing.
While it may lack the luxury of her former workplace, Tsholo's Salon quickly becomes a warm and welcoming space where the community gathers to share stories, talk about life and find comfort in laughter.
As Zola watches from her throne, determined to crush Tsholo's dreams, the real battle begins.
Can Tsholo take on the empire that Zola has built or is she in too deep? Will her hustle, the community and her family be enough to defeat the salon queen?
The series stars Rorisang Mohapi as Tsholo, Bukamina Cebekhulu as Zola, Siseko Velelo as Buhle, Nkanyiso Makhanya as Musa, Khensani Chauke as Kgotso, Mpho Maisele as Naledi, Zimkhitha Letlotlo as Mroza, Paballo Sempe as Themba, Amos Ketlele as Moses and Phumzile Khubeka as Nandipha..
Kwa-Tsholo was created and produced by Reframed World Productions and executive produced by Kenny Arends and Angel Arends. The director is Vivek Mehta.
The head writer is Lurdes Maswanganye, with a writing team including Pretty Mkhwanazi, Kanne J Puso, Tony Miyambo and Oratile Mogoje.
Music is by Modia Shole and Samukelo Mahlalela.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Rorisang Mohapi ... Tsholo
Bukamina Cebekhulu ... Zola
Siseko Velelo ... Buhle
Nkanyiso Makhanya ... Musa
Khensani Chauke ... Kgotso
Mpho Maisele ... Naledi
Zimkhitha Letlotlo ... Mroza
Paballo Sempe ... Themba
Amos Ketlele ... Moses
Phumzile Khubeka ... Nandipha
Recurring / Guests
Zwai Mgijima ... Ntate Maloka
Hlengiwe Mtshali ... Constance
Sello Motsie ... Photographer
Matshepo Sekgopi ... Slindile
Noni Mafani ... Celeb
Kgotso Tjale ... Brandi
Tholokuhle Dube ... Angry Mama
Nosiphiwo Mabasa ... Salon Beautician
Connie Sehularo ... Salon Manager
Cynthia Ngema ... Salon Stylist
Nomphumelelo Ndzimane ... Zandile
Oratile Mokgosi ... Themba's Dreadlock Customer
Fortunate Sivalo ... Budget Slay Queen
Neo Ledwaba ... Pretty Woman
Nelisiwe Hadebe ... Young Girl
Motshabi Maleho ... Kota Cashier
Maureen Mothaogae ... Tsholo Customer #1
Thuthukani Khanyile ... Sjula
Queen Mumba ... Tsholo Customer #2
Lindokuhle Khubeka ... Ayanda
Refiloe Ranala ... Bridesmaid
Vumisipho Mondi ... Dineo
Ellen Banda ... Moaning Woman
Sihle Nzuza ... Potomane
Thembelani Nxumalo ... Guy
Buyiswa Tshukulwana ... Mogirl
Sandiswa Ndwe ... Bongi
Evidence Mokoena ... Thabo
Slindile Mtshweni ... Flyer Customer
Mokitimi Mohomane ... Male Client
Sibusiso Ngubane ... Nyaope Boy
Lusanda Buthelezi ... Khanya
Nokuphila Shange ... Ndlovukazi
Bonga Phambaniso ... Tazz
Sibusiso Langa ... Inspector
Mlungisi Sangweni ... MaNdlake
Godfrey Malindisa ... Selepe
Siphesihle Xulu ... Pumla
Penny Mbili ... Mrs Banda
Nthatisi Mapota ... Mrs Banda's Child
Themba Mputla ... Nkosinathi
Collin Sepamatla ... Dollar (as Collin Sepamalta)
Sithembiso Buthelezi ... Gruff Old Man
Thuthukani Khanyile ... Sjula
Sfiso Nhlapo ... Tebu
Phumeza Ngxikimane ... Chatty Wife
Rebone Matlala ... Pinky
Siphesihle Vilakazi ... Themba's Customer
Jabulani Masibela ... Joseph
Thulile Temane ... Busi
Hope Pikwa ... Mari
Amukelani Khosa ... Didi
Katlego Senatle ... Malope