Season 5
Jacob's Cross is a South African television drama series produced by Bomb about powerful oil magnates battling for Africa's rich off-shore oil resources.
Set in both South Africa and Nigeria, the story centres around businessman Jacob Makhubu and his quest to build the next great South African empire.
The people in Jacob's world are all driven by a shared history of colonisation and desire to tap into the wealth of Africa while being divided by feuds over who the rightful owners of the resources are, how they should be exploited and who should benefit.
The story begins when Jacob, who's living a prosperous and happy life in South Africa, gets offered a deal, with immeasurable backing from a large Nigerian firm.
Determined to realise his dream of accessing a new energy source, the deal offers him the perfect opportunity of making it happen.
He's adamantly warned by his mother to stay away from the Nigerian dynasty and its business but refuses to take her advice and soon finds himself in a negotiation that will change his life forever.
He starts receiving strange phone calls from unknown sources, which result in even stranger questions from the police.
Despite all this, nothing can prepare him for what he discovers when he eventually agrees to go to Lagos, Nigeria to visit his mentor, Chief Abayomi.
The revelation he discovers sends him on an epic quest in which he learns that in order to fulfill his dreams he must be prepared to lose everything first.
Jacob's Cross was produced by Bomb for M-Net Original Productions. Music was by Warrick Sony, Murray Anderson, Milestone Music and Philip Miller.
Season 5 Cast
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Starring
Hlomla Dandala ... Jacob Makhubu
Anthony Bishop ... Prospero Brand
Moky Makura ... Folake Abayomi
Jet Novuka ... Andile Makhubu
Anthony Oseyemi ... Shy
Mmabatho Montsho ... Lerato
Fabian Lojede ... Bola Abayomi (as Fabian Adeoye Lojede)
Kendra Etufunwa ... Adana
Xolile Tshabalala ... Busi
Recurring / Guests
Nandi Nyembe ... Thembi Makhubu
Obimdike Odera Uche ... Soludo
Jacqui Pickering ... Chichi
David Dukas ... Bruce Hatfield (as Dave Dukas)
Patrick Shai ... Mr Dube
Nicky Rebelo ... Victor (as Nicky Rebello)
Nkululeko Kaptein ... Building Manager (as Nkululeko Kaptain)
Neville Thomas ... Fixer
Thenjiwe Masondo ... Air Hostess 2
Clare Marshall ... Grace
David Butler ... Wouter Klaasens / John Gould
Esmeralda Bihl ... Lulama
Mothusi Magano ... TV Journalist
Rafiq Jajbhay ... Minister
Thabo Malema ... Reporter
Keneilwe Matidze ... Journalist
Iain Winter ... Sir Patrick Harding
Amos Ketlele ... Andile's Spy 2
Jen Su ... Chien
Banky W ... Ola Coker
Luthuli Dlamini ... Tony Luthuli
Nomsa Buthelezi ... Tumi
Neo Ntlatleng ... Potlako
Andrew Stock ... ER Doctor 1
Hlubi Mboya ... Nzinga
Pearl Thusi ... Lilith
Lawrence Joffe ... Doctor
Darren Kelfkens ... De Villiers
Dineo Moeketsi ... Shoki
Anton Dekker ... Hospital Boss
Lizwi Vilakazi ... Drug Dealer
Norman Anstey ... McKenzie
Tessa van Duuren ... Newscaster
Sheena Deepnarain ... Other Student (as Sheen Deepnarain)
Bongani Maseko ... Henchman
Khulu Skenjana ... Mr Black (as Khulu Skhenjane)
Thulani Kubheka ... Patient 3 (as Thulani Khubeka)
Dorah Mtetwa ... Vivienne
Busiswa Mambi ... Journalist
Warren Masemola ... Mr. Pink
Japan Mthembu ... Bra Jakes
Jody Abrahams ... Sergio Vickin
Denver Vraagom ... Dodgy Doctor
Zizi Peteni ... Policeman (as Zezi Peteni)
Buyile Mdladla ... Pilot
Patrick Nwenyi ... Emeka
Hilda Sangu ... Aunty Kike
Rotimi Adelagan ... Uncle Ade
Katlego Dlamini ... Joe
Ntokozo Madlabane ... Isaac
Yolanda Msimanga ... Lou Lou
Anele Mnguni ... Raps
Thapelo Moses Amerika ... Baby Abimbola
Dolly Pelomo ... Abimbola's Nanny
Christine Osifuye ... Social Worker
Abena Ayivor ... Abena Peprah
Ken Ambani ... Detective Abasi
Christopher Akinola ... Inspector General
Samuel Uduomoh ... Corrupt Guard - Smally
Charlie Ugwu ... Presidio
Morris Nwadiba ... OC Torturer - Stone
Sam Ilonze ... OC Food - Charlie / OC Torturer
Kingsley Uwaifo ... OC Food - Barbed Wire
Prince Okechukwu ... John Bull
Richard Njoku ... Computer
Phillips Ike ... JJC / Blazer
Sonni Chidiebere ... Capone
Mba Ikechukwu ... Bulldozer
Kevin Tsehisi ... James Wanjema
Nick Ndede ... Kalonzo
Phillip Kisolu ... Policeman
Edward Mbugua ... Hotel Security
Jane Nkomo ... Mourner 1
Busisiwe Matolo ... Mourner 2
Marcy Dolapo Oni ... Moremi
Dinah Ezenwanne ... Olori
Sharon Olago ... Achiko Otieno
Uche Ugwu ... Prison Commander
Charlie Ugwu ... Presido
Ola Bellow ... Iron Gate
Raymond Ofula ... Jeff Wanjema
Beth Njenga ... Wanjema Housekeeper
Mcoseleli Miobedi ... Airport Barman
Aimee Goldsmith ... University Student
Anne Wako ... Inspector General Receptionist
Siphokazi Mda ... Model
Agnes Mukhari ... Stylist
Moyo Aseyemi ... Ola
Kenneth Ambani ... Detective Abasi
Phineas Makawa ... Wanjema Housekeeper
Yeshie Tadesse ... Wanjema Maid
Chilu Lemba ... Auctioneer
Pat Sanusi ... Chef Affy
Thabo Ncube ... Bodyguard 1
Stanley Ai ... Bodyguard 2
Batsile Ramasodi ... Siviwe - Journalist
Themba Mgobozi ... Old Man in Lift
Mduduzi Mvibhela ... Mandla
Errol Ballantine ... Priest
Oliver Ikhazuangbe ... Computer Expert
Vanessa Cooke ... Dorothea Gould
Evelyn Zumba ... Makhubu Maid
Antonio Lyons ... Antonio
Bianca Stein ... Air Hostess 1
James Nwandu ... Divorce Server
Semi Olusanya ... Banker
Yolanda Alusuman ... Paediatrician Receptionist
Peterstone Obiakor ... Doctor
Tshegofatso Moseme ... Parent with Mr Dube
Jonathan Taylor ... Vet
Carmen Langston ... Gould's Wife
Christen Aaronson ... Gould's Daughter
Cassidy Karsten ... Gould's Daughter
Lily Msimang ... Gentech Security
Tejumade Haastrup ... Blazer Collins' Wife
David Mokgethi ... Policeman
Albert Egbe ... Dayo Bada
Linda Mashinini ... Jacob's PA
Kennedy Stab ... Officer Lukhele
Danny Vambili ... Kalonzo's Brother
Wandile Kululeka ... Minister's PA
Grace Solwandle ... Jacob's Maid
David Konrad ... John Peters (as David Conrad)
Gabi Sutic ... Reporter
Gwynedd Peters ... Journalist
KC Tottock ... Detective Omonde
Rotimi Johnson ... Inspector Edozien
Karabo Lenkoe ... Andile's Spy 1
Siphelele Mnyande ... Forensic Guy 1
Ashley Kruger ... Forensic Guy 2
Anelle Bester ... Harding's PA
Brenton Ho Yee ... Chinese Businessman
Takun Yu ... Chinese Businessman
Teruaki Stephen ... Chinese Businessman
Alan Fok ... Chinese Businessman
Sam Clayton ... Chinese Businessman
Brendon Lee ... Chinese Businessman
Zou Zheng Ji ... Chinese Businessman
Eric Wang ... Chinese Businessman
Shen Bo ... Chinese Businessman
Phillip Moseau ... Jimmy Passport Man
Nhlanhla Luthi ... Assassin
Jakkie Groenewald ... Co-Pilot
Lawrence Njoku ... Radar
Mbongeni Nhlapo ... Wandile
George Emeka ... Energy Minister
Mmabatho Buthelezi ... Journalist
Peterstone Obiakor ... Abimbola's Doctor
Kenneth Fok ... Chow
Khaya Mahlangu ... Saxophonist
Nkosi Boetman ... Professor Ndlovu
Jimmy Lithgow ... Specialist Doctor
Liz Ogumbo ... Liz Ogumbo
Peter Ucko ... ER Doctor 2
Keith Joshua ... German / Felix
Sechaba Makhuwa ... Lonely Drunk
Clement Shimani ... Aaron
Peter Vincent ... Andile's Neighbour
Jane Nkomo ... Ma Mkhize
Dean Salant ... Damien
Errol Hanrick ... Bola's Doctor
Felicity Shange ... Miriam
Joshua Aboman ... Security 1
Ola Bellow ... Security 2
Chikwuma Okoye ... Rough Man
Thandiwe Gaobepe ... Downtown Clinic Nurse
Steven Miyambu ... Organ Donor Doctor
Daniel Kaniki ... Organ Donor Husband
Jamie Mukoka ... Organ Donor's Wife
Andrew Ohaiorenya ... Organ Donor Patient
Victoria Malebaloa ... Bystander 1
Katlego Shebambo ... Bystander 2
Mike Huff ... Mr. Upward
Anthony McCardle ... Seaman 1
Sean Reid ... Neighbour
Dore Damelin ... Neighbour's Wife
Monique Orukevwe ... Donor Clinic Patient 1
Xola Thusi ... Lilith
Faheem Kajee ... Mr. Green
Vincent Akinwumni ... IG's Child
Njabulo Ka Sishaba ... Shopkeeper
Rocky Zulu ... Nzinga's Bodyguard
Ishmalus Songo ... Boy 1
Sizwe Makapela ... Boy 2
Debra Deats ... Headmistress
Tumi Buys ... Journalist
Chooks Okasor ... Journalist
Tamith Hattingh ... Newsreader
Mary Daya ... Charuni's Carer
Naledi Notloholo ... Charuni
Henk Hugo ... Van Niekerk
Sphe Dludlu ... Newsreader