Season 5
Subtitled "The Gift & the Curse", Season 5 promises a spiritual awakening - and unravelling...
The mighty oil barons of KwaZulu-Natal, the Bhengu family, hang by a delicate thread.
Since the death of the patriarch, Zimele Bhengu, the question of ascendancy has been a sensitive one, and one best left alone.
But the discovery of natural gas on family land in Umbumbulu brings this diplomacy to an abrupt end.
Divisions are drawn between Zithulele and Nkululeko, both legitimate successors in their own right, forcing the Bhengu matriarchs - MaNdlovu and MaZulu - to choose a side.
This life-changing discovery threatens to destroy something the Bhengu family has long sought to protect – its unity.
For the first time in its history, the Bhengu family runs the risk of being a family divided.
In the Season 5 premiere: Shria is devastated to find out that Maharaj has left her, but Nirupa encourages her to move on.
Zithulele is having a crisis of self and goes to Phakade for help, only to discover something special at Zimele's gravesite.
Imbewu was created by Duma Ndlovu and is produced by Grapevine Productions in association with Word of Mouth Pictures, Videovision Entertainment and Luyks Productions.
Season 5 Cast
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Starring
Thembi Mtshali-Jones ... MaNdlovu Bhengu
Leleti Khumalo ... Nokubonga "MaZulu" Bhengu
Lusanda Mbane ... Makhosazana Langa
Sandile Dlamini ... Phakade Bhengu
Kay Sibiya ... Nkululeko Bhengu
Raphael Griffiths ... Zithulele Bhengu
Nqobile Ndlovu ... Khanyo Bhengu
Nokubonga Khuzwayo ... Zakithi Bhengu
Jailoshini Naidoo ... Nirupa Rampersad
Kajal Maharaj ... Shria Rampersad
Jack Devnarain ... Sunil Maharaj
Recurring / Guests
Brenda Mhlongo ... Priscilla "KaMadonsela" Bhengu
Vuyokazi Tshona ... Buhle Bhengu
Mandisa Vilakazi ... Nomusa Mkhize
Mfana Jones Hlophe ... Nhlakanipho (as Mfana Jones)
Vuyiseka Cawe ... Nokuzola
Mduduzi Nombela ... Phunyuka
Busisiwe Shezi ... Sebenzile
Anathi Gobeni ... Lindokuhle
Nduduzo Zuma ... Mzwandile
Kaylin Soobramanian ... Thu Sheleni (as Kaylin Subramanian)
Sindiswe Zondo ... Sibongile Mseleku
Sne Sabelo ... Popie (as Snenhlanhla Sabelo)
Zamaswazi Mokoena ... Sizakele
Thanda Gcwensa ... Thando
Ntokozo Mzulwini ... Lindiwe Msweli
Bhekokuhle Dlamini ... Nganono Snr
Patrick Kenny ... Dr Wallace
Barry Meehan ... Dr Lascaris
Yenziwe Sithole ... Thandeka
Wade Cowan ... Robert Kellerman
Mpume Mthombeni ... Duduzile
Yamkela Hlubi ... Baby Nozi
Nokuthula Ndawonde ... Bhengu Helper
Nelisa Nkala ... Department Secretary / Head of HR
Byron McNeil ... Jason Price
Mpendulo Mcineka ... Toddler
Mthokozisi Gabela ... Policeman 1
Skhulile Mgaga ... Themba
Langalakhe Zwane ... Macingwane (Sangoma)
Crystal Tryon ... Lorraine Price
Sandile Ndlovu ... Harbour Manager
Lasandra Majola ... Thabisa
Phumlani Nxumalo ... Waiter 1
Samantha Govender ... Jyothi
Pearl Cele ... New Nanny
Mpilwenhle Memela ... Nozimangaliso
Mbalenhle Cele ... Mbali
Xolile Gumede ... KaMajola (as Xolile Precious Gumede)
Bazini Msomi ... Petunia
Nelisiwe Dlamini ... MaNgwane
Bhekani Shabalala ... Bhekisisa
Sathasivan Annamalai ... Astrologer
Lucky Hadebe ... Moses
Bongani Manana ... Ezekiel
Ralph Lawson ... Catholic Priest
Stella Mchunu ... MaNtombi
Ntokozo Ndlovu ... Female Police Sergeant
Mxolisi Zuma ... Detective Mthembu
Mapule Ngobese ... Gobela
Mandla Zikhali ... Policeman
Sbusiso Shozi ... Journalist
Katlego Chale ... Voice of Maluju Energy (voice)
Thuli Khumalo ... Cleaning Lady (as Thuli "Teekay" Khumalo)
Nondumiso ... Woman with Baby
Mpendulo Mcineka ... Baby Nozi
Cynthia Khathi ... Policeman 1
Nokubonga Xolo ... Policeman 2
Kiroshen Das ... Water Man
Guruji Pradeep ... Hindu Priest (as Prathdip Guruji)
Anand Naidu ... Delivery Guy / IT Guy (as Anund Naidu)
Khayelihle Mkhize ... Convent Receptionist
Alison Cassels ... Matron
Nhlakanipho Maphumulo ... Detective Mhlongo
Tina Lethole ... Nurse V.O. (voice)
Linda Chiliza ... Chef Mvuzo
Khanyo Nkosi ... Head of Marketing
Zwai Mgijima ... Nyawuza
Kholiswa Sigcau ... Aunt MaNdovela
Sizwe Nyathikazi ... Police Officer 1 (as Sizwe Siyabonga Nyathikazi)
Busisiwe Primrose Pharela.. Police Officer 2
Nondumiso Makhaye ... Thabisa
Sifiso Buthelezi ... Bongani / Detective 1
Mabongi Khanyile ... Ntombekhaya (as Bongeka Khanyile)
Sikhumbuzo Mabizela ... Induna
Thokozani Ndlovu ... Nomfundo
Kyle Rhodes ... Travelling Agent
Lynn Willem ... Slindile
Bongumusa Dlamini ... Umbumbulu Chief
Vusi Sosibo ... Delivery Man
Vivek Mehta ... Akmal
Fanelesbonge Mkhize ... Hitman
Mthandeni Khanyile ... Hotel Manager
Lunga John Radebe ... Clive Masemola
Slie Magic ... Tea Lady
Edlena Smith ... Ms Friedman
Sifiso Majola ... Thabo
Mishka Gounden ... Mira Rampersad
Lasandra Majola ... Hotel Waitress
Thabiso Khuzwayo ... Director
Yamkela Hlubi ... Ndawonde Baby
Arthur Sebela ... Director
Nosipho Buthelezi ... Young Attractive Girl
Vuyelwa Booi ... Nomzamo Ndlovu
Nonto Rubushe ... Pregnant Lady (as Nonto R Comedy)
Hassan Masia ... Mlangeni (as Lerato Masia)
Lungelo Shange ... Mortuary Assistant
Sbusiso Vilakazi ... Sakhile Ndawonde
Samkelisiwe Mkhwanazi ... Female Police Officer
Bongani Madiba ... Business Associate 1
Gcina Mkhize ... Nozinyo
Xoli Zondi ... Violet (as Xolisile Zamisa)
Nomalanga Shabane ... Clive's PA
Skhumbuzo Mabizela ... Induna
Mduduzi Mnguni ... Minister of Energy
Jacob Khumalo ... Chief Engineer
Zanokuhle Makhaye ... Zama
Daniel Webster ... Jack Willis
Xolani Dlamini ... Mpangele
Zahra Dada ... Zelda Molobi
Rashid Mhlongo ... Trevor Mabaso
Sifiso Mchunu ... Fikile's Lawyer
Nomcebo Gumede ... Mandisa
Jaidan Jairaj ... Mr Govender
Bheki Zikhali ... Objector
Mlungisi Mkhize ... Head Warder
Thabo Nyawuza ... Delivery Man (as Thabo "Spoti" Nyawuza)
Smangele Shabalala ... Zodwa
Emgard Xhakaza ... Nurse
Mthandeni Ngcobo ... Radio DJ
Thembeka Vilane ... Journalist
Mthokozisi Sibisi ... Businessman
Sanele Magwaza ... Prison Warder
Duran Gangadien ... IT Guy
Stacey Taylor-Broderick ... Obstetrician
Ntokozo Khambule ... Yenzekile
Nonjabulo Zuma ... Hotel Cleaner
Sthephan Basil ... Hotel Waiter
Mimie Sikhahlane ... Receptionist
Nozipho Shoba ... Abortion Nurse
Sduduzo Ngubane ... Customer 1
Blessing Mdletshe ... Customer 2
Mandisa Sikhosana ... Customer 3
Andile Nzaba ... Male Security
Njabulo Cwazibe ... Maharaj's Henchman
Zamokuhle Jali ... Hacker
Yomusa Khanyile ... Baby Nozi
Muzi Hadebe ... Stone
Annah-Mae Blair ... Chief Matron
Eyethu Mkhwanazi ... Baby Mepho
Tazz Nginda ... Siya
Rubbendera Naidoo ... Suleiman
Phindile Gwala ... Fikile
Thabiso Lekoba ... Khemisi
Mlondi Jali ... Glammer-Boy
Thulisile Mbeje ... Siya Associate
Arthur Sibelo ... Director
Mthokozisi Makhanya ... Prison Guard
Thabiso Ndlovu ... Vusi
Ngqondo Zibula ... Sakhile's Gangster
Vusi Mbatha ... Ndawonde Uncle
Pamela Zuma ... Doctor
Sipho Ndlovu ... Corrupt Guard (as Sipho "Popo" Ndlovu)
Nkululeko Mgobhozi ... Prison Guard
Siyabonga Chule ... Doubtful Gang Member
Thandeka Mdlalose ... Nurse (as Thandeka Mdalose)
Sanele Mkhwanazi ... Prison Guard 1
Lamla Lwazi Metwa ... Prison Guard 2
Ntombizodwa Mzimela ... Mrs Mseleku
Gugu Gumbi ... Sibongile's Aunt
Sweetboy Khumalo ... Doctor
Sabelo Mthembu ... Ndawonde Uncle 2
Mzuvele Jaca ... Assassin
Trevel Titus ... Head Doctor
Joshua Harman ... Physician Doctor
Senzo Ngwane ... Prison Guard
Lucas Linda ... Angry Investor
Kerwin Perumal ... Ronny (as Kerwin Perumaul)
Akhona Gumede ... Celebrity Judge (as Akhona Gumede Miss)
Collen Zondo ... DJ/Announcer
Mongi Majola ... Kwezi
Phuti Khomo ... Josina
Ntuthuko Ndwandwe ... Mr Zibi
Lerato Bhengu ... Head of PR
Cyril Zindela ... Protestor 1
Ziyalunga Radebe ... Protestor 2
Logie Naidoo ... Mr Abramjee
Anelisa Mayeza ... Journalist
Uyandumuzi Msomi ... Themba's Friend
Phumalanga Zwane ... Male Patron
Sifiso Mtolo ... Safety Officer
Rubin Naidoo ... Abdul "Titi" Suleimann (as Rubbin Naidoo)
Kabelo Shange ... Police Officer
Khanyi Mhlongo ... Sheriff of the Court
Andy Luke ... Journalist 2
Sphamandla Nxumalo ... Police Officer
Phindile Nxele ... Police Officer 2 / Batho
Lettie Matoni ... Auntie Grace Madonsela
Mthokozisi Gwala ... Messenger (as Mthokozisi "Goqo" Gwala)
Zime Yotwana ... Social Worker
Nkosinathi Dlamini ... Main Inyanga
Vusi Mdluli ... Sbu
Khaya Ngema ... Lungelo Zulu
Samkelo Ndlovu ... Ngcolosi Lawyer
Minenhle Sithole ... Journalist
Veronica Peacock ... Livestream Journalist
Fezile Dladla ... Harbour Waiter
Sabelo Khomo ... Harbour Waiter
Nkanyezi Sishi ... Baby Nozi
Bheki Nhlapho ... Masked Man
Kwazi Khoza ... Maluju Security 1
Mlindo Mhlongo ... Maluju Security 2
Amanda Ngema ... Head of PR
Nonkululeko Lembede ... Court Reporter
Minenhle Dladla ... Wild Friend 1
Lloyd Dlamini ... Wild Friend 2
Maeshni Naicker ... Madhuri
Vivian Moodley ... Vivek
Cleopatra Mdluli ... Old Age Home Nurse
Ambrose Nakin ... Private Investigator
Wandile Nodliwa ... Police Officer 1
Sandile Mzobe ... Court Sheriff
Marcell Pillay ... Detective 2
Prince Maphumulo ... Uncle Sphamandla
Sithembiso Mzobe ... Madonsela Male Elder 1
Zamokuhle Mbutho ... Madonsela Male Elder 2
Xoliswa Mbhele ... Madonsela Female Elder 1
Thabani Mahlobo ... Malibongwe - Bhengu Uncle
Vusi Shashu ... Bhengu Senior - Bhengu Uncle
Hetesh Daya ... Rashan
Ntombizodwa Mzobe ... Helper
Pradeep Haricharan ... Hindu Priest
Lucky Simelane ... Detective 2 (as Lucky Simelani)
Charmaine Mandlazi ... Sibongile's Doctor
Elethu Nhlangothi ... Dumi
Clever Nzuza ... Mr Zondi
Chante Naidoo ... Specialist
Minenhle Handela ... Nurse
Menzi Nxumalo ... Mthokozisi
Bhekabantu Sikhonde ... Nganono Senior
Sfundo Mncwango ... Police Officer 1
Linda Dladla ... Delivery Guy
Sanelisiwe Nxumalo ... Courier Guy
Ndumiso Mhlongo ... Security Guard
Zahir Bassa ... Yuveer
Mhlengi Ngcobo ... Parole Officer