Season 1
Bhelas is a South African television sitcom set in the chaotic world of a call centre which follows Thato, a university dropout with the dream of becoming a world-class chef.
His family, however, is none the wiser and believe that Thato (Obakeng Makube) is still pursuing a law degree.
The cast includes Rainy Nthangeni as Amahle, Mamodibe Ramodibe as Neo, Sello Ramolahloane as Modisa, Tshepo Matlala as Zakhele, Khaya Mthembu as Bra Ali and Gago Phetoe as Mmamokgethi.
In the series premiere: Thato lies about his experience in his call centre interview.
However, his confidence and quick thinking impress Modisa enough to land him a job at Bhelas Call Centre.
Bhelas was created by Tuelo Gabonewe and is produced by Bhela Television Proprietary Limited, a partnership between Urban Brew and 2go2media.
The executive producers are Tuelo Gabonewe, Lemonka Makgeledise and Nonhlanhla Masondo; the series producer is Carmel Khambule.
The head writers are Themba Mahlangu and Kanne J Puso; Omphile Molusi is a writer.
The director is Pogiso Michael Sebonego and the music composer is Thato Motshepe.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Obakeng Makube ... Thato
Sello Ramolahloane ... Modisa
Tshepo Matlala ... Zakhele
Rainy Nthangeni ... Amahle
Khaya Mthembu ... Bra Ali
Mamodibe Ramodibe ... Neo
Gago Phetoe ... Mmamokgethi
Recurring / Guests
Kennedy Stab ... Madala
Refilwe Matabe ... Aunt Keneilwe (voice)
Tiro Matuhaga ... Customer (voice)
Katlego Nthebe ... Customer 2 (voice)
Boitumelo Bembe ... Thato's Mom (voice)
Bokamoso Setsetse ... Kedi (voice)
Tshegofatso Sethole ... Poppy (voice) (as Tshegofasto Sethole)
Palesa Sebitloane ... Puleng (voice)
Siyabonga Myangiwe ... Rude Lead 1
Silindokuhle Nkambule ... Rude Lead 2
Mmita Pula ... Mary (voice)
Sthembiso Ntombela ... Guard 1
Donald Phemelo Luka ... Guard 2