Season 1
Pimville is a South African telenovela set in the heart of Soweto which follows the lives of various characters as they navigate complex relationships, secrets and power struggles.
From reformed hustlers to strong matriarchs, each character brings their own story to the table.
The series shines a light on the pulse of township life where dreams collide with reality, secrets unravel and family bonds are tested.
The characters:
Gail Mabalane stars as Pheello Mohapi, a strong-willed woman and detective, navigating love, betrayal and survival.
Matli Mohapeloa plays Pheello's partner Mmusi, who is torn between power, loyalty and truth.
Kenneth Tumagole (played by Thapelo Mokoena) is a respected community leader facing moral tests and ambition.
His wife Naledi (played by Keke Mphuthi) fights to protect her family and legacy.
Other characters include Vusi "Jobe" Sithole (Mondli Makhoba), a reformed hustler trying to rebuild his life; and Zinzi Masondo (Michelle Mosalakae), Jobe's wife, who has a quiet strength shaped by years of hardship.
Also in the cast is Clementine Mosimane who plays Mme Mathapelo, the wise matriarch who guards traditions and secrets.
Other featured cast members include:
Fulu Mugovhani as Rofhiwa "Rofi" Ndou - a vibrant spirit caught in the crossfire between love and loyalty.
Jesse Suntele as MJ - a rising musician whose dreams are threatened by temptation and betrayal.
Eve Rasimeni as Mo'Gurl - a bold, street-smart friend whose humour conceals a bruised heart.
Sipho Ndlovu as Somfana "Demethi" Mazibuko - a charismatic figure whose actions ripple through the community.
Mandla Gaduka as Quincy - a local hustler whose moral compass points in unexpected directions.
Thabo Malema as Jones - a loyal companion who proves that friendship can be both a gift and a curse.
Lillian Dube as Rakgadi wa Freistata - a beloved elder whose wit, heart and humour define the soul of Pimville.
In the series premiere: Detective Sergeant Phello chases a case that refuses to stay buried, but the deeper she digs, the more entangled her world becomes.
Pimville was created by Brenda Muofhe and is produced by Bakwena Productions by executive and series producer Rashaka Muofhe.
The head director is Kagiso Ya Bakwena Modupe.
The head writers are Lunga John Radebe and Sayitsheni Mdakhi, with a writing team including Thishiwe Ziqubu, Sinethemba Keleku, Thulani Cekiso, Glenrose Nldovu-Udeh and Tsepo Mamatu.
The music composers are Bernard Masoka and Thapelo Motlhatlhedi.
Broadcast Notes
Pimville was intended to air for a year, but the show was abruptly cancelled on 25 May, 2026, after just 75 episodes had aired, after a dispute with the production company.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Gail Mabalane ... Pheello Mohapi
Matli Mohapeloa ... Mmusi Mohapi
Jesse Suntele ... Mojalefa "MJ" Kobo
Thapelo Mokoena ... Councillor Kenneth
Keke Mphuthi ... Naledi Tumagole
Mondli Makhoba ... Vusi "Jobe" Sithole
Michelle Mosalakae ... Zinzi Masondo
Fulu Mugovhani ... Rofhiwa "Rofi" Ndou (as Fuli Modibedi)
Clementine Mosimane ... Mme Mathapelo
Thabo Malema ... Jones Tumagole
Mandla Gaduka ... Quincy Tumagole
Recurring / Guests
Eve Rasimeni ... Moghele
Charmaine Mtinta ... Sis Aya
Tshepo Maseko ... Ntate "E Moholo" Modise
Lillian Dube ... Rakgadi wa Freistata
Sipho Ndlovu ... Demethi Somfana Mazibuko / Bekezela
Brenda Muofhe ... Captain Ndivhuwo Ntshangase
Hector Rabotapi ... Sergeant Phampha
Antony Makatu ... Constable Temudzani
Katleho Moloi ... Tokollo / TK
Tshimollo Modupe ... Young Pheello
Thuthukani Khanyile ... Meneer Phiri
Innocent Njabulo Nkomo ... Young Leadership
Brighton Ngoma ... SMR
Lerato Dintwe-Matshogo ... Ausi Nthabeleng
Tshiamo Malele ... Mafellong Receptionist
Mapaseka Koetle ... Tshenolo
Sipho Mbele ... Bekezela (as Sipho Mbhele)
Kabelo Banda ... Uncle wa Kenneth
Jimmy Mogale ... Burglar
Charles Phasha ... Njetimane
Siphiwe Mtshali ... Makepisi
Molemo Ramalebo ... Baby Mondisa
Kamuhelo Mailula ... Richie
Katleho Moloi ... TK
Tshiamo Mmusi ... Phil
Khomotso Mathebula ... Sangoma
Mudi Mudau ... Tshilidzi
Sefako Xaba ... Sergeant Keleku
Zanele Mosibetsane ... Dr. Aphane
Batsile Ramasodi ... Professor Mike Mdungwane
Sibusiso Langa ... Doe Contact
Themba Mputla ... Greenkeeper
Louis Setabole ... Kenneth's Lawyer (as Matome Louis Setabola)
Wendy Mainganye ... Mrs Grootboom
Siyabulela Mguda ... Mr Grootboom
Pitso Mabitla Maleka ... VIP Tenderpreneur
Itumeleng Gaebonwe ... Matshana
Baby Ramalebo ... Baby Mondisa
Jason Willemse ... Detective Kevin Kruger
Zinhle Zuma ... San'd
Beni Mukera ... Goon 1
Fhumulani Ramudingane ... Goon 2
Tsakisani Mondlani ... Tinyiko
Mzukisi Mbane ... Designer (as Mzukisi "Imprint ZA" Mbane)
Sipho Magagula ... Jobe's Uncle
Ntombifuthi Simelane ... Jobe's Aunt
Mandla Maziya ... Jobe's Cousin
Thembisile Hadebe ... Older Woman
Neliswa Dibela ... Mrs Buthelezi
Matshidiso Malope ... Zinzi's Mother
David Mankge ... Zinzi's Father
Onkabetse Thipe ... Zinzi's Brother
Collin Sepamatla ... Zinzi's Uncle
Mohau Ntombela ... Tumelo