Season 2
Season 2 is inspired by the follow-up novel, Zandile the Resolute.
The role of Zandile, the fierce matriarch of the Zulu family, is played by Khanyi Mbau; and Mondli Makhoba reprises his role as Nkosana, the eldest Zulu brother.
Zandile had already served 10 years in jail for the murder of her mother when the love of her life, Nkosana, finally broke her out of jail at the end of Season 1.
Being on the outside is a big adjustment, but not as big a challenge as winning back her children's love, rebuilding her marriage, and establishing herself as matriarch in a crime family where another woman, Hlomu (Mbalenhle Mavimbela), has been calling the shots in her absence.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Prisoner 47735": The brothers have pulled off the heist of their lives and the grand escape promises Zandile a new lease on life, but at what cost and how long for?
Season 2 of The Wife is a Showmax Original Production, executive produced for Stained Glass TV by Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Pepsi Pokane and Theogaren Moodley; and for Coalstove Pictures by Wandile Molebatsi.
The executive producers for Shomax are Yolisa Phahle, Allan Sperling and Nomsa Philiso.
The head writer is Thuli Zuma, with a team of storyliners including Julian Koboekae, Thuthu Zuma and Ntando Mhlongo.
The Season 2 directors are Fikile Mogodi, Mthunzi Dubazana, Luthando Mngomezulu and Sibongiseni Zondo.
The original score is by Brendan Jury, with additional music by Oskido Entertainment. The title theme is by Andile "Anzo" Ngubeni.
Season 2 Cast
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Starring
Khanyi Mbau ... Zandile
Mondli Makhoba ... Nkosana
Recurring / Guests
Mbalenhle Mavimbela ... Hlomu
Bonko Khoza ... Mqhele
Abdul Khoza ... Nqoba
Lerato Mvelase ... Nomusa
Ntando Mncube ... Geja
Siyabonga Shibe ... Gwaza
Zikhona Sodlaka ... Mandisa
Kamogelo Molatlhoe ... Bontle
Sipho Ndlovu ... Sambulo
Kwenzo Ngcobo ... Qhawe
Thulane Shange ... Mqoqi
Swelihle Luthuli ... Ntsika
Lindah Majola ... Langa
Sabelo Majola ... Zeb
Kabelo Matolo ... Warden
Siluleko Zungu ... Sbani (as Sluleko Zungu)
Sihle Nkutha ... Lwandle
Sokhulu Mthiyane ... Police Commissioner
Saint Cedric Mkhonza ... Security Guard
Stella Dlangalala ... Three20
Michael Zulu ... Peter
Phiwokuhle Mazibuko ... Doctor
Ronny Aphane ... Police Officer 1
Bonga Dladla ... Taxi Boss 1
Siphosethu Mnisi ... Taxi Boss 2
Sbonelo Nhlengethwa ... Nomusa's Son (Thebe)
Sandile Matsheni ... Taxi Owner
Sphamandla Nyembe ... Taxi Driver 1
Sabelo Mfeka ... Waiter
Moeketsi Mkhabela ... Ndumiso
Thobeka Shangase ... Sne
Kgomotso Mathebe ... Principal
Phumzile Kubeka ... Supervisor
Laura Dlamini ... Receptionist
Frank Makuwa ... Taxi Driver
Thami Shabangu ... Uber Driver
Kholeka Qwabe ... Buli (as Kholeka Dakada)
Thuli Zulu ... MaNtuli (as Thuli M Zulu)
Melikhaya Xhamlashe ... Burglar 1
Siphiwe Phiri ... Burglar 2
Xolani Ktengile ... Manager
Mary Kgadebe ... Young Lady
Ndumiso Ntshangase ... Sangoma
Bonginkosi Dlamini ... Bab Shobane
Macebo Twalo ... Man 1
Nkosinathi Kalipa ... Zulu Driver / Taxi Driver
Nhlanhla Masiya ... Ngobe
Xolani Khanyile ... Petrol Station Manager
Martin Mwale ... Petrol Attendant
Mary-Anne Nhlabathi ... Mama
Lovemore Dube ... Zulu Security Guard
Mongezi Khanye ... Zulu Security Guard (Stunts)
Reginald Nonyane ... Zulu Security Guard (Stunts)
Bongani Ngoma ... Zulu Security Guard (Stunts)
Modise Tabane ... Zulu Security Guard (Stunts)
Bhekithemba Ngiba ... Older Man (as Bekithemba Ngibe)
Karabo Mphuthi ... Tracker Guy 1
Phakamani Mbuyeni ... Tracker Guy 2
Pascaline Phale ... Cebile
Errol Ndotho ... Zwezonke
Emmanuel Nkosi ... Ngeba
Zakhele Msibi ... Bab Ngcobo
Jacob Ntshangase ... Uncle 1
Lulu Maquthu ... Nokuthula
Mbali Ngiba ... Aunt Phumlile
Kabelo Moalusi ... Lux
Magic Hlatshwayo ... Chief
Angel Cebekhulu ... Thandi
Ahlume Macingwa ... Young Lwandle
Mpilenhle Nhlengethwa ... Young Sbani (as Mpilenhlwe Nhlengethwa)
Chief Siboa ... Priest
Mampa Hofman ... Police Officer 1
Sifiso Makhathini ... Taxi Driver 1
Lucas Makhobo ... Taxi Driver 2
Kganya Owethu Mdluli ... Baby Mthanyia
Gaisang Noge ... Naledi
Gugu Nhlengethwa ... Pharmacist
Leepile "Toto" April ... Doctor
Ntomboxolo Ndou ... Doctor
Khethi Mononela ... Sleeping Taxi Driver
Xolani Maimane ... Taxi Driver
Brian Mupaya ... Tebogo
Thokozile Mlambo ... Medic
Bhekizizwe Manana ... Police Officer
Mduduzi Mnisi ... Tech Guy
Lynnet Matsheni ... Warden
Nokwazi Ndzondo ... Woman 1
Hlengiwe Xaba ... Woman 2
Luthando Mngomezulu ... Petrol Attendant
Simphiwe Tsele ... Sangoma
Lerato Moloi ... Cleaner
Bhekizizwe Mangua ... Police Officer
Makgoba Nelson ... Patient
Nomsa Nkosi ... Patient
Nompumelelo Khoza ... Visitor
Bongeka Magayiyeno ... Visitor
Ernest Matsi ... Paramedic
Palesa Moloi ... Nurse
Thato Gebashe ... Security
Mthokozisi Justice ... Kid
Florah Mngqibisa ... Woman
Trevor Sithole ... Petrol Attendant
Prudence Mkhwanazi ... Petrol Attendant
Zama Mthabela ... Cashier
Dineo Mofokeng ... Porter
Lindokuhle Mdlalose ... Porter