Season 1
Law, Love & Betrayal is a South African legal drama television series about a tough township lawyer who forces her way into a slick, family-owned firm in Sandton, where she finds that everyone has secrets, just like her.
Young and tough township lawyer Gugu Mabaso (Dineo Rasedile) finds her way into Gumede & Associates in Sandton.
There, she discovers that beneath its polished exterior, the firm is a twisted maze of family secrets, lies, ruthless ambition and betrayal.
As she navigates the environment, Gugu realises that like her, everyone has a hidden darkness that threatens to shatter trust within the firm.
Also starring are Nimrod Nkosi as Gatsha and Pearl Modiadie as Ayanda Gumede-Williams, Gatsha's ambitious daughter.
Other cast members include Anelisa Phewa as James Makaula and Siyabonga Sepotokele as Thabo.
In the series premiere, "Status Quo": Ambitious attorney Gugu pursues a wealthy divorcee as a client by promising to get her more money from her stingy ex-husband, who is represented by his brilliant yet snobbish daughter Ayanda Gumede through their firm Gumede and Associates.
Law, Love & Betrayal was created by executive producer Thandi Ramathesele and produced by Izwi Multimedia.
The series was directed by Nthabiseng Tau, Nthabiseng Mokoena and Christo Davids, who is also the series producer.
The head writer is Dorette Nel with a writing team including Thandi Ramathesele, Frances Maposa, Lwazi Mvusi, Alex Xolo, Oratile Mogale, Chisanga Kabinga and Christo Davids.
Music is by Mpumi Dhlamini, with additional music by Modia Shole.
Broadcast Notes
Season 1 originally aired on Mzansi Magic on Sundays at 21h00. This changed to double bills from 22 February, 2026, beginning with Episodes 10 and 11.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Dee Rasedile ... Gugu Mabaso (as Dineo Rasedile)
Pearl Modiadie ... Ayanda Gumede
Nimrod Nkosi ... Gatsha Gumede
Thuli Nduvane ... Lwazi Koyana
Kagiso Rathebe ... Fez
Anelisa Phewa ... James Makaula
Recurring / Guests
KB Motsilanyane ... Andile Gumede
Don Mlangeni Nawa ... Solomon
Mavuso Simelane ... Samukelo
Siyabonga Sepotokele ... Thabo (as Siyabonga Raymond Sepotokele)
Lebohang Msiza ... Musa
Ivandro Manhice ... Trevor
Siphindile Mathenjwa ... Magistrate
Vincent Tsoametsi ... Mr Motaung (as Vincent Ntshasa Tsoametsi)
Sabelo Pito ... Community Member
Pula Setima ... Chairperson Mokoena
David Mankge ... Velaphi
Mpho Mosoatsi ... Property Developer
Kethukuthula Mthethwa ... Ayanda's Intern (as Kethukuthula "Maureen" Mthethwa)
Power Daba ... Lwazi's Intern
Nozipho Ndlovu ... Gugu's Intern
Kopano Lekoati ... Fez's Intern
Dominic Zaca ... Thuso
Karabo Thema Zulu ... Vuyo
Thokozani Nzima ... Judge Mokgotso
Florina Segobula ... Vuyo's Mother
Matome Setabole ... Vuyo's Father
Gcina Mkhize ... Valentia
Bohang Moeko ... Bandile
Naledi Boltina ... Kgomotso
Nompumelelo Ndzimande ... Ntsiki
Tebogo Sema ... Mr Lebone
Phillimon Tjale ... Mediator (as Philimon Tjale)
Aphiwe Bonga ... Aphiwe
Bruce Motlatla ... Sollie
Sekoati Tsubane ... Abel
Walter Mashishi ... Policeman
Zwelihle Msezane ... Policeman
Palesa Moloi ... Nurse
Simangele Tshabalala ... Judge
Ronelwa Tshikororo ... Paramedic
Lebogang Rameetse ... Doctor
Norma Masegane ... Norma Radebe
Lebogang Lebang ... Emmanuel
Macebo Twalo ... Wandile (as Macebo Twala)
Buntu Petse ... Dintle
Mandla Modera ... Policeman
Tumelo Matselo ... Policeman