Season 2
Isikizi ("Disgrace") is a South African, Xhosa-language television drama series that follows the tragic story of an honourable but impulsive young man who runs away from his hometown in a desperate attempt to escape a dreadful prophecy that was decreed upon his life.
Inspired by the mythical Greek story of Oedipus and set in rural Eastern Cape, the leading character's journey begins when he returns from the mountains, only to overhear a dreadful prophesy that will change his destiny for the worst.
Isikizi will tackle issues of true love and its consequences, fate versus free will, the power of fear and the importance of honouring one's heritage.
Isikizi stars Phila Madlingozi, Zandile Msutwana, Chris Gxalaba, Timmy Kwebulana, Tina Jaxa, Vicky Kente, Khayakazi Kula and Sivenathi Ntshwanti.
Guest stars and recurring roles include Bongo Mbutuma, Ayanda Dlamini, Andrea Dondolo and Zoliswa Kawe.
Based on a concept by Bantuza Mchunu, the series was created and produced by Paw Paw Films, with creative producers Roberta Durrant and Janine Cornelius. The first episode was directed by Mandilakhe Yengo.
Storyliners on the series include Roberta Durrant, Vicki Bawcombe, Ayanda Halimana, Tamara Sheraton, Stephen Simm and Bantuzu Mchunu. The theme music is by Murray Anderson, with vocals by Phila Madlingozi.
Season 2 Cast
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Starring
Phila Madlingozi ... Sizwe
Chris Gxalaba ... Lindani
Tina Jaxa ... Zinzi
Pakamisa Zwedala ... Mcethe
Zikhona Bali ... Sisipho / Kwakhanya
Sylvia Mngxekeza ... Nomasonto
Zandile Msutwana ... Nomazwe
Recurring / Guests
Sizwe Msutu ... Mbombela
Faniswa Yisa ... Andiswa
Kwezi Kobus ... Xolani
Siya Mayola ... Isaac
Sindiwe Magona ... Ma Dikho
Ntsika Majiba ... Mvezo
Ntombi Makhutshi ... Captain Mbata
Sihle Mnqwazana ... Player 1
Matiso Mabuti ... Player 2
Bumnandi Toko ... Ayanda
Kaya Sityo ... Policeman
Pisto Msongelwa ... Zandile
Simhle Ndevu ... Student
Zenande Njango ... Ngoqo Boy / Herd Boy
Anele Pentz ... Onke
Zama Jimba ... Young Zanomtheto
Aphiwe Luvi ... Young Lindani
Nosiphiwe JamJam ... Young Nomasonto
Thembekile Komani ... Man 1
Mnlekeleli Gugushe ... Man 2
Ntjanja Thabang ... Customer
Matthew van Leeve ... Stunt
Caprice Masinga ... Stunt
Aphiwe Popoyi ... Mt Frere Villager 1
Yanga Ndzulwana ... Mt Frere Villager 2
Pumla Brock ... Mrs Vundla
Asandiswa Maliti ... Faniswa
Yolanda Mdluli ... Lindiwe
Siphokuhle Msindi ... Herd Boy
Lungiswa Sithole ... Herd Boy Mom
Abraham Madal ... Herd Boy Dad
Victor Nqukaza ... Herder
Isaac Nquang ... Herder
Zingi Mtuzula ... Mr Pityana
Jennifer Pau ... Mantintilli
Nolitha Qhuma ... Young Makoti
Peggy Tunyiswa ... Hombakazi
Mandla Mbatwe ... Mthuthuzeli
Thando Baliso ... Dinilekhayha
Thembani Luzipho ... Constable Ntoni
Phelisa Stemela ... Student 2
Sikelelwa Vuyeleni ... Lelethu
Phindiswa Peredayisi ... Andiswa Sister 1
Kiviert Patio ... Andiswa Sister 2
Advocate Dyonke ... Andiswa Chief Advisor
Sipho Mthembu ... Elderly
Ncgebo Nazawule ... Praise Singer
Nkumbulo Magqabi ... Mabuthi
Thulani Tsupa ... Makhwenkweni
Zuko Vanyaza ... Vuyisile
Bonile Lurwayi ... Tata Zithulele
Ayanda Dlamini ... Babalwa
Mkhuseli Richard Tafane ... Andile (as Richard Tafane)
Matthew van Leeve ... Stunt
Caprice Masinga ... Stunt