Season 1
Isithembu Sika Msongelwa is a South African television comedy-drama television series centered around Msongelwa Khumalo, a businessman and traditionalist who enters into a polygamous marriage.
The series is set in KwaZulu-Natal and follows Msongelwa's life with his four wives, each from different backgrounds and with individual aspirations.
He's a polygamous taxi boss who reconnects with his high school sweetheart, Asanda Dlamini and the sparks fly instantly.
But wait! Msongelwa comes with 'baggage'... three wives to be exact.
What starts off as a sweet reunion turns into chaos when Asanda learns the truth and Msongelwa's tangled love life unfolds with jaw-dropping confessions.
Asanda challenges him to leave his polygamous marriages for real love, resulting in a dramatic series of events.
His wives are not giving up without a fight...
But with love at stake, Msongelwa takes a bold stand that shakes up everyone's world. Can love truly conquer all or will 'is'thembu sakhe' prevail?
The series stars Andile Mxakaza, Nompumelelo Vilakazi, Phumzile Mlangeni and Thandeka Shangase.
Isithembu Sika Msongelwa is produced by Pula Bakgaga Media in association with Kusa Films.
The executive producers are Kganki 'Star' Mphahlele and Thabiso Mavovo. Pakiso Albertus is a producer.
The head writer is Thabiso Mavovo and the director is Kganki 'Star' Mphahlele.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Phumzile Mlangeni ... Mdudula
Thandeka Shangase ... Phathekile
Nompumelelo Vilakazi ... Senzeni (as Nompumelelo Vilkazi)
Andile Mxakaza ... Msongelwa
Recurring / Guests
Sibusiso Black Madondo ... Nduku
Yule Masiteng ... Uncle Sthende
Nosipho Pehlo ... Asanda
Nkosentha Zulu ... Taxi Driver
Shepherd Tanyanyiwa ... Taxi Driver
Zakela Ndovela ... Taxi Driver
Litha Kholo ... Taxi Driver
Mehluli Ndlovu ... Taxi Marshal
Bongani Dlamini ... Neighbour
Zethu Kuboni ... Stall Woman
Ntomboxolo Khubeka ... Stall Woman