Season 3
Season 1 explored a polygamous marriage and the interpersonal dramas of a family in a state of flux. It was during this season that polygamist Mnqobi introduced his third wife Khwezi, oblivious to her devious intentions.
Season 2 saw Khwezi, along with her uncle Welcome, put their plan into action, leaving the Simelanes in tatters. Dumile made sure she discovered Khwezi's identity, but it was too late as Mnqobi had already lost his first wife Cebisile and his entire family's lives were in danger. In the end, Khwezi held Mnqobi and Dumile hostage, forcing him to shoot Dumile.
Picking up from Season 2's final episode cliffhanger, the third season of Umlilo returns with more conflict, tears, love, regret and revenge.
Thembi, previously known as Khwezi, is trying to get out of prison but has to overcome obstacles in the form of the Simelanes, her lawyer and her past.
Mnqobi tries to regain composure, but digs a deeper hole for himself while still trying to hide the truth. Dumile tries to pull herself together with the support of Spikiri. Andile goes to University hoping her family drama will not follow her. Mqobi's troubles mount when the Minister returns for revenge.
Joining the cast in Season 3 are Khanyi Mbau as Palesa Tladi, the state prosecutor on a mission to put Thembi behind bars; Mzwandile Ngubeni as Vuyo, Thembi's arrogant and charming lawyer; and Matthew Monika as Edward, the judge and Vuyo's father.
Also joining in Season 3 are Phumello Nkosi as Mnqobi's cousin and right hand man, Mthandeni Simelane; and Sobantu Nqayi as Dr. Zuko, who eventually forms a relationship with Andile which brings new leads to the case.
Season 3 Cast
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Starring
Hamilton Dhlamini ... Mnqobi Simelane (as Hamilton Dlamini)
Nokuthula Ledwaba ... Dumile Simelane
Nomzamo Mbatha ... Thembi Kumakani
Khanyi Mbau ... Palesa Tladi
Recurring / Guests
Omuhle Gela ... Andile Simelane
Fezeka Ndlazilwana ... Phindile Simelane
Daniel Hadebe ... Spikiri
Mzwandile Ngubeni ... Vuyo Vilakazi
Phumello Nkosi ... Mthandeni Simelane
Sobantu Nqayi ... Zuko Ntuli
Thato Molamu ... TK Morare
Boitumelo Motsoatsoe ... Cellmate Jenna
Matthew Monika ... Judge Edwin Ntuli
Lebohang Motaung ... Radebe
Talitha Ndima ... Brenda (as Thalitha Ndima)
Bongani Madondo ... Rabotho
Kabelo Thai ... Lwazi
Masoja Msiza ... Welcome
Nicole Bailey ... Desiree Fortune
Lizwi Vilakazi ... Muzi
David Motahane ... Dodgy Guy
Pakamisa Zwedala ... Warden Ndlovu (as Paka Zwedala)
Esmeralda Bihl ... Dr Passhier
Palesa Nhlengethwa ... Asylum Receptionist
Nyembezi Kunene ... Uncle Melusi
Sam Phillips ... Tshokolo Tladi
Mike Mvelase ... Uncle Nkombose
Warren Masemola ... Nurse Denton
Lindiwe Ndlovu ... Nurse Nonzi
Clementine Mosimane ... Rethabile Tladi
Lennox Mathabathe ... Dumile's Father
Ntando Mncube ... Thulane
Sindisiwe Hirschowitz ... Registration Lady (as Sindisile Hirshowitz)
Chunky Phiri ... Driver Mavuso
Refilwe Matlala ... Andile's Friend
Solly Matseba ... Court Official
Hlamulo Bila ... Stenographer
Rachel Faniso ... Grad Student
Thembisile Kubheka ... Grumpy Woman
Michael Mabizela ... Inyanga
Legend Manqele ... Wesley
Thulane Kubheka ... Gumede
Siphiwe Singeni ... Dr Mathumetse
Shepard Sibisi ... Straw Man
Phanuel Mahungele ... Cop 1
Lloyd Ntikane ... Thug 1
Fortunate Mkhwanazi ... Female Cop
Hlamulo Bila ... Stenographer
Zama Batyi ... Wedding Magistrate
Kareemah Maphasa ... Jabulile
Mapula Zically ... Mental Patient
Thandeka Zulu ... Sindiswa
Violet Mothiba ... Female Resident
Themba Mbanjwa ... Newspaper Vendor
Jan Mokawane ... Old Man in Shack
Nelson Molapo ... Uncle Cyril
Jeffrey Malema ... Taxi Marshall
Lota Kgafela ... Isaac
Pinky Slaffa ... Lady Vendor
Kenneth Tekane ... Taxi Marshall