Season 8
Season 8 ushers in a new ensemble cast as the notorious Nkunzi finally meets his match in the Magwaza family.
The family matriarch Njinji, played by Thembi Nyandeni, is a ruthless wolf in sheep's clothing.
Njinji enters the world with her daughter, Nomaswazi Magwaza (Omuhle Gela), a beautiful, smart and conniving woman who moves stealthily, much like her mother.
Alongside her is her cousin Vikizitha Magwaza, played by Siyabonga Radebe. Vika enters the world as a charming and lethal criminal with his eyes fixed on Nkunzi's throne.
The last of Njinji's army is Simon Nsimbi, the Magwaza's right hand man and voice of reason, played by Ronald Mkhwanazi.
The police force welcomes Constable Biyela (Thabisile Zikhali), an honest and well-educated woman determined to keep the department on the straight and narrow.
Alongside her is Flavia, played by Sthembile Mhlongo - a focused and independent career woman.
Love is in the air in KwaMashu as we are introduced to the beautiful and intelligent Amahle Sishi (Hope Mbhele), who enters the Uzalo world as a fun and liberal woman who captures the attention of Lilly.
Sandile Mfusi enters KwaMashu as the driven and charming Kwanda, who woos Nonka into his attractive web, concealing his ulterior motives.