Season 2
Giyani - Land of Blood is a South African, Xitsonga-language telenovela set in Giyani in Limpopo Province which brings to life the conflict of two families locked in a bitter, decades-long squabble over a contested piece of fertile land and the banana plantation built on it.
When the first season ended in November 2019, the community of Risinga was turned upside down.
Secrets of the past were revealed and tragedy struck. Richard Mudau was exposed as a corrupt traitor and Gladys was left for dead.
What has changed since then?
Richard returns home after spending time in prison. With no money and no influence, he gets back into business with the hope of turning his life around and away from crime.
There is a new lady at his side, but is she all she pretends to be?
Is Manoko the saviour he is looking for, or will she wreak havoc in his family and the community, putting all that they have worked so hard for at risk?
This season is filled with high action, forbidden love, a string of murders and secrets that need to remain hidden at all cost...
In the Season 2 premiere: The village of Risinga gets a new chance at life - but do they know everything they should know about their new Messiah?
Ndivhuho Mutsila returns this season as Richard Mudau and Rami Chuene joins the series as Manoko Ledwaba.
Returning cast members include Linah Ebony Ngcobo as Tsakani, Fumani Shilubana as Vukosi, Wiseman Zitha as Musawahosi, Obed Baloyi as Hlengani, Mathabo Mothibe as Khensani, Glennis Mabuza as Kokwana and Candy Mokwena as Dayina.
New cast members this season include Maduvha Madima as Shonisani Mudau, Senzo Radebe as Fezile and Elvis Nkosi as Mahlatshe Valentino Ledwaba.
Giyani - Land of Blood was created, written and executive produced by Phathutshedzo Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon of Tshedza Pictures.
Broadcast Notes
Season 2 premiered on SABC2 on 1 November, 2021.
After Episode 90 (which aired on 25 May, 2022) the season went on hiatus, resuming with Episode 91 on Monday 6 February, 2023.
Season 2 Cast
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Starring
Charles Baloyi ... Gezani Mike Baloyi
Fumani N Shilubana ... Vukosi Moyo
Linah Ebony Ngcobo ... Thulare Tsakani Baloyi
Wiseman Zitha ... Musawahosi Baloyi
Obed Baloyi ... Hlengani Joseph Chavalala
Mathabo Mothibe ... Khensani Mudau (as Mathabo Bila)
with Ndivhuho Mutsila ... Richard Mudau
and Rami Chuene ... Manoko Ledwaba-Mudau
Lesley Musina ... Solani Khosa
Recurring / Guests
Maduvha Madima ... Shonisani Mudau
Elvis Nkosi ... Mahlatshe Ledwaba
Senzo Radebe ... Fezile
Aubrey Mmakola ... Thabiso
Noel Ntshuxeko ... Mahlori Pero Baloyi (as Noel Ntshuxeko Baloyi)
Glennis Mabuza ... Kokwana Chavalala
Themba Hlongwane ... Johnny Risenga Homu
Candy Mokwena ... Dayina Topisa Homu
Lesley Khoza ... Detective Collen Bila
Fanelo Mashimbye ... Tiyani
Rabella Mhlaba ... MEC (as Rabella Easter Mhlaba)
Mike Masinge ... Pastor
Nyeleti Khoza ... Tiyiselani Mabasa
Jacky Kao ... Buyer
Stan Rams ... Co-Pilot
Cliff Lambane ... David Mavasa
Irene Hlonyana ... Mary
Nicholas Mkhabela ... Hlupheka Bila
Ndofaya Tshigombela ... Dance Group
Makhadzi ... Guest Appearance
Cliff Lambane ... David Mavasa
Gabriel Mphahlele ... Court Clerk (as Gaberiel Mphelele)
Mudi Mudau ... Judge (as Mudi Madau)
Helen Lebepe ... Advocate Makhura
Richard Mashimbye ... Radio Presenter
Masingita Shepalana ... Police MEC
Michael Mboshane ... Security Guard
Thabiso Moramaka ... NPA Official
Pamela Mpofu ... Minky
Thabiso Bapela ... Dr Kwena Mogashoa
Rusty Maluleka ... Customer 1 - Donsa
Maggie Ledwaba ... Customer 2 - Kedibone
Rivoningo Mathoma ... Khana (as Rivongingo Mathoma)
Khanyisa Baamjie ... Hostess
Andile Hlongwane ... Lucy
Boitumelo Manamela ... Belinda
Khayikis Mgimeti ... Shop Owner
Wesley Chetty ... Kazamula
Arnold Mahwayi ... DJ Q Deep (as Anorld Mahwayi)
Warren Ho ... Alex
Peter Mathonsi ... Owner 1
Julius Kgole ... General Phathudi
Matimba Manganyi ... Dasco
Paul Maila ... Brigadier
Ndhuna Nkulu ... BA Homu
Jonathan Boynton-Lee ... Danique
Tiyani Mashaba ... Officer Makhuvele
Mbhoni Mboweni ... Katekani
Tumi Masemola ... Johanna
Beauty Moloane ... Hahani
David Zitha ... Malume
Norah Machete ... Prophet
Rusty Maluleke ... Customer / Zondi
Malesela Manaka ... Pheko (as Malesela Manakav)
Mamarumo Marokane ... Judy
Kensani Nyango ... Journalist
Themba Manganyi ... Thomas
Solly Makamu ... Judy's Uncle Mativondela
Jabu Maluleke ... Elias
Portia (NO SURNAME) ... Confidence
Surprise Baloyi ... Customer 2 / Donza
Ogain Maluleke ... Zava
Relta Mukwevho ... Nurse
Cresendah Ndlovu ... Doctor
Easeymon Nkomo ... Traditional Healer (as Easymore Nkomo)
Lydia Mokgokoloshi ... Koko Mokgaetji
Vuxaka Mahlaule ... Nhlamulo
Nkateko Makhasa ... Crew Member 1
Ntshuxeke Maluleke ... Crew Member 2
Cornelius Weber ... Bank Manager
Lutendo Fhedzisani ... Doctor (as Lutendo Fhedzsani)
Lloyd Machimana ... Nurse / Doctor
Makokobale Makgopa ... Lingling
Tumelo Matsemela ... Security
Chris Nobe ... Repair Company Employee
Nsuku R. Baloyi ... Mambeku Khosa
Noel Baloyi ... Mahlori Baloyi
Mandla Maluleke ... Johannesburg Judge
Bokang Phelane ... Pele Khosa
Zigi Ndlhovu ... Dzovo Khosa
Henco J ... Mr Hill (as Henco Jacobs)
Uyanda Sibiya ... Zuri
Kgopotso Chawane ... Prosecutor
Rebecca Ntsanwisi ... Judge
Natasha Mogano ... Mogashoa's Wife
Virginia Sithuga ... Reporter
Mkateko Prudence Mahumane.. Forensic Expert
Lerato Tswungu ... Church Lady 1
Nkhensani Mlondzo ... Sasi
Boldwin Khubayi ... Drunk
Pholoso Mohlala ... Tsietsi
Hloni Padi ... Jane (as Dippy Padi)
Veronica Chirinda ... Mhani Sarah