Season 2
Season 2 marks a big change in the storyline, following the dramatic conclusion of the first season.
With the Mxenge family patriarch, Luzuko, out of the picture, his brother Hlumelo steps up to fill the void, with a unique approach to balancing family and business affairs.
The upcoming new season dives deeper into the themes of family, power, and redemption, with storylines that reveal the layers of each character and their relationships within the turbulent world of Gqeberha.
Also, new characters find their way into the heart of the empire, shaking things up like never before.
New to the cast this season are Zinzi Nsele as Vuyokazi and Rorisang Mohapi as Lulama.
Vuyokazi is Stokkie's aunt, a junior police officer actively engaged in community policing.
She becomes a key figure in investigating the Mxenge family's involvement in crimes and tries to bring down their empire.
Lulama, Vuyokazi's daughter, brings a dramatic twist to the plot with her manipulative nature and obsession with Thulani, leading to intense and dark turns.
In the Season 2 premiere: Thulani wants to turn over a new leaf by coming clean to the police about his past mistakes.
Also, Zimkhitha is not sure what to do with Hlumelo, who's at death's door.
Gqeberha: The Empire was created and executive produced by Gwydion Beynon and Phathushedzo Makwarela and is produced by Tshedza Pictures.
Season 2 Cast
(scroll to bottom for available actor bios)
Starring
Anele Matoti ... Msimelelo Makwetu
Unati Guma ... Funeka
Tembinkosi Ngcukana ... Thulani Mxenge (as Tembinkosi Litha Ngcukana)
Akhenime Mfenyana ... Anathi Njoloza
Kay Bikitsha ... Nozuko Mxenge
Oros Mampofu ... Ntando Mxenge
Zinzi Nsele ... Vuyokazi Mthimkhulu
Ayanda Makayi ... Stokkie
with Zandile Msutwana ... Zimkhita Mxenge
and Bongile Mantsai ... Hlumelo Mxenge
Recurring / Guests
Zikhona Sodlaka ... Bulelwa "Bullet" Mxenge
Siziphiwe Maqubela ... Nontle Makwetu
Lonalinamandla Bawuti ... Nobomi Mxenge
Rorisang Mohapi ... Lulama Mthimkhulu
Likwithemba Booi ... Sivuyile Makwethu (as Likhey Booi)
Lilanga Sosinga ... Nomaflower
Asipezi Jita ... Matilda
Anele Penny ... Ngamlana
Odwa Duru ... Dr Mahlathi
Likhona Lize ... Young Luzuko
Mzwandile Chris Nzenze ... Detective Khawuta
Melikhaya Budaza ... Goon 2
Xoliswa Dotwana ... Nolusapho (as Xoliswa Mtulu-Dotwana)
Yoliswa Masabalala ... Mxenge Aunt
Monwabisi Mgibantaka ... Mxenge Uncle
Zolile Dayimani ... Pastor
Neziswa Moko ... Advocate Kolisi
Asanda Hemete ... Officer Khampempe
Thulani Pantsho ... Police Captain
Noluthando Simayi ... MaMpinga
Zukiswa Cakucaku ... Veli, Landlady
Bukiwe Zide ... Journalist
Chuma Tokota ... Mzukisi
Mqapheli Gulwa ... Investor Radebe
Cwenga Mantshule ... Delivery Man
Zolisa Kondile ... Businessman
Mxolisi Nkanjeni ... Mzukisi
Silulami Bunu ... OB-GYN Doctor
Yonela Mazomba ... Nurse
Funeka Ngqunge ... Accountant
Hlumela Qabo ... Mandisa
Mxolisi Luvano ... Manager
Zandre Nolan ... Waiter
Nkosinaye Bokleni ... Delivery Man
Simamkele Mahambehlala ... Zolisa (as Simamkele Mahembehlala)
Erick Mtshilibe ... Goon 1
Simamkele Socishe ... Customer 1
Khanya Nqwule ... Customer 2
Sinoxolo Botha ... Customer 3
Mvuzo Danster ... Customer 4
Mzukisi Ncamani ... Tat'utshangisa
Sibusisiwe Makhanya ... Young Woman (as Sibusisiwe Makanya)
Percy Mogudi ... Goon 2
Khanya Sodladla ... Constable
Siyavuya Mafani ... Sivuyile's Friend
Sara Mfini ... Violin Player
Zodwa Mayekiso ... Lulama's Friend
Gladstone Mali ... Gubevu Makwetu
Amanda Ntengento ... Community Member
Themba Ximya ... Councillor
Nosithembiso Baartman ... Corrupt Official
Nokonwaba Ngxingo ... Event Planner
Mbulelo Speelman ... Guest 1
Elethu Mthika ... Guest 2
Edgar Mabuza ... Singer (as Edgar Mbuza)
Sinethemba Dubo ... Waiter
Sinazo Yolwa ... Yoliswa
Bongo Gugu Funani ... Boy 1
Lindile Solontsi ... Gubevu's Friend
Thobani Mati ... Male Guest 1
Zethu Tutshana ... Kuhle
Liya Mapapu ... DJ (as Liya "DJ Luniq" Mapapu)
Zain SA ... Zain SA
Milani Jijana ... Teenage Girl 1
Jokazi Piyose ... Teenage Girl 2
Liyema Jacobs ... Groupie 2
Lungelwa Magqamfana ... Nosipho
Lonwabo Ngcingci ... Hitman Anda
Lizanathi Xaba ... Driver
Rachel Langford ... Paramedic 1
Wesley Low Yeun ... Paramedic 2
Asanda Dedezane ... Receptionist
Nkululo Mpayipheli ... Zukile
Kanyisa Rozani ... Hotel Staff Member / Barman
Thandolwethu Twani ... Obnoxious Guest
Bongani Epsona ... Police Officer
Sive Ntetha ... Woman
Vuyolwethu Yako ... Man 1
Siyabonga Betsha ... Man 2
Lilitha Dyobha ... Kitchen Staff 1
Lindelokuhle Banda ... Siyamthanda
Sisanda Gqirana ... Mrs Tsotsobe
Anele Gwayi ... State Lawyer
Jocelyn Scholtz ... Female Doctor (as Jocelyn Sholtz)
Oyama Kwayini ... Pretty Lady
Sinalo Mzobotshi ... Random Girl
Lutho Veto ... Hotel Waiter
Mxolisi Innocent Ncetezo... Lukhanyo
Khanya Sishuba ... Physiotherapist
Anele Melele ... Interior Designer
Mncedisi Mbulungwana ... Older Man 1
Mzukisi Mazoka ... Older Man 2
Kwanele Dondashe ... Delivery Man
Phambili Ngcayisa ... Mlozi Uncle
Mpumelelo Matwa ... Ndungane Uncle
Lennox Tamsanqa ... Officiant
Xoliswa Mazonke ... Prayer Woman
Sakhile Klaas ... Hotel Staff Member
Luzuko Mehlwana ... Random Guy
Lelethu Kelani ... Bongekile
Afika Cengimbo ... Nail Client
Xhanti Njokweni ... Nomaflower's Ex
Bukhosi Heshu-Ngcingolo ... Arbiter
Sipha Plaatjie ... Thulani's Girl
Andile Langa ... Customer 1
Fefekazi Mlumbi ... Customer 2
Aviwe Ngabom ... Xolani
Mvuyisi Jamela ... Police Officer
Luvuyo Njodo ... Prisoner
Lisa Serame ... Nontu
Siyabulela Booi ... Mxolisi (as Siyabulela "TaFire" Deli)
Ayanda Gqamale ... Phara
Thandokazi Nogwavu ... Mimi
Yonwaba Sodluashe ... Zethu
Kay Kamteni ... Sonwabile
Dialtre Jones ... Duke
Siviwe Christopher ... Advocate Tshwete
Mzwandile Daweti ... Ralph
Sizakele Msangokile ... Figo
Asanda Mgoqi ... Receptionist
Vuyelwa Dayile ... Old Woman
Kwanele Civita ... Zola
Yazini Gcakasi ... Baby Aphiwe
Kolisa Nogoduka ... Woman
Thandokazi Makamba ... Doctor
Michael Tana ... Hlanjwa Elder
Meshack Made ... Uncle Zweli
Akhona Mafani ... Imbongi
Ntombi Kama ... Xhosa Doctor
Nolusindiso Macanda ... Mangwanya
Brenda Makalima ... Old Woman
Aphelele Zidlani ... Nceba
Sonwabile Mtati ... Street Vendor
Zolani Bongco ... Babini
Vuyo Boyana ... Client 1
Mzikwonke Hobongwana ... Client 2
Libhongo Faltein ... Thuli
Tandisiwe Mbatsha ... Client
Mzikwonke Hobomgwana ... Client 1
Zolani Yoli ... Client 2
Zizipho Mbenzi ... Girl
Mkhululi Ngquwe ... Man
Bongani Epsona ... Police Officer
Msitheli Lutweyi ... Client
Lubabalo Nobhevu ... Pastor Sabelo
Sinayo Mfuko ... Female Inmate
Thembisa Ndevana ... Umthandazeli
Sebenzile Zalabe ... Dr Jama
Koko Zaka ... Pastor Vena
Unathi Sheleni ... Lebo "Lesotho Girl"
Lulamile Ngesi ... Wedding Pastor (as Rev Lulamile Ngesi)