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iKani

Genres: Drama
Broadcast on: SABC1

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Season 1

Channel Premiere Finale TX Time Episodes
SABC1 30 Sep 2018 30 Dec 2018 Sundays, 19h30 - 20h00 13


Season 1

iKani is a South African television drama series which tells the story of a young artist called Khanya who finds out that she is from an isiNdebele family, having been raised by her aunt as a Zulu.

Now, she must learn about her roots and her culture as she goes through a journey of self-discovery.

The leading role of Khanya is played by Thandeka Mdeliswa. Also starring are Themba Mahlangu as Butho, Florence Masebe as Balise, Nhlanhla Mahlangu as Jonas and Nomonde Mbusi as Dinah.

Other cast members include Wandile Molebatsi as Vince, Themba Mahlangu as Butho, Nhlanhla Mahlangu as Jonas, Frieda Makoba as Esther, Sipho Mbele as Msweswe, Thulane Shange as Clement, Kagisano Mokoena as Simphiwe, Sophie Kabini as Ouma and January Kabini as Themba.

The first ever isiNdebele television drama series, iKani was developed to explore the colourful and rich culture of AmaNdebele.

iKani is produced by Coalstove Pictures with producers Wandile Molebatsi and Scottnes L. Smith. The series is written by Ayanda Halimana and directed by Sello Letsatsi and Mmoni Moabi. Sphamandla Madondo is a writer.

Season 1 Cast

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Starring

Thandeka Mdeliswa	...	Khanya
Florence Masebe		...	Balise
Themba Mahlangu		...	Butho
Sipho Mbele		...	Msweswe
Nhlanhla Mahlangu	...	Jonas
Thulane Shange		...	Clement
Kagisano Mokoena	...	Simphiwe
and Nomonde Mbusi	...	Dinah

Recurring / Guests

Wandile Molebatsi	...	Vince
January Kabini		...	Themba
Sophie Kabini		...	Ouma
Loriska Bubb		...	Luella
Frieda Makoba		...	Esther
Bakwateleni Jiyane	...	Lucy
Poeletso Phahledi	...	Artist
Zweli Dlamini		...	Artist
Tshepo Shibambo		...	Artist
Sipho Ndlovu		...	Jamengaye
Lorraine Moropa		...	Babazile
Selby Masale		...	Policeman
Jimmy Matshiga		...	Khawleza
Thuso Tshabalala	...	Prudence


Season 1 Cast

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Khanya

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Balise

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Butho

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Dinah

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Msweswe

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Babazile

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Policeman


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