Season 3
Giyani - Land of Blood explores powerful, emotive themes about land, and answers the questions: who the rightful owner of the land is, who has the right to exploit the land, and who holds the ownership of the land?
All these thematic views are infused with all the backdrops of a classical telenovela – two warring families, a secret past and a forbidden love story between Khensani Mudau and Musa Baloyi.
Season 3 sees the introduction of the Khoza family (who were introduced towards the end of Season 2).
Lesley Musina joins the cast as Solani Khoza, a successful lawyer, and the patriarch of the Khoza Family.
Solani's wife Pele (Bokang Phelane) is an ex-promo girl turn club manager; while Zigi Ndlhovu joins the show as Dzovo, Solani's son.
Dzovo is Khensani's new love interest and business partner.
Also new is Solani's sister, the matriarch of the Khoza family, MaMbeku (played by Nsuku Baloyi).
Thrown into the mix are his two daughters Mixo (Nkateko Mabunda) and Zuri (Uyanda Sibiya).
The role of Khensani Mudau will now be played by Mahlatsi Mokoena.
Rami Chuene returns to her role as Manoko and continues with her manipulation and criminal activities.
Also back are Ndivhuho Mutsila as Richard, Linah Ngcobo as Mhani Tsakani, Noel Baloyi as Mahlori, Fumani Shilubana as Vukosi and Maduvha Madima as Shoni.
Season 3 is about coming full circle on the themes of the series and secrets will be exposed.
This season embarks on the show's final odyssey with a world that has expanded and changed: the banana plantation has been replaced by the game lodge, which Manoko continues to pillage, while the villagers remain marginalised and living in poverty on their supposed own land.
Season 3 Cast
(scroll to bottom for available actor bios)
Starring
Charles Baloyi ... Gezani Mike Baloyi
Fumani N. Shilubana ... Vukosi Moyo
Linah Ebony Ngcobo ... Thulare Tsakani Baloyi
Wiseman Zitha ... Musawahosi Baloyi
Lesley Musina ... Solani Khosa
with Ndivhuho Mutsila ... Richard Mudau
and Rami Chuene ... Manoko Ledwaba-Mudau
Recurring / Guests
Bokang Phelane ... Pele Khosa
Maduvha Madima ... Shonisani Mudau
Zigi Ndlhovu ... Dzovo Khosa
Hloni Padi ... Jane (as Dippy Padi)
Tumi Masemola ... Johanna
Lydia Mokgokoloshi ... Koko Mokgaetji
Mahlatsi Mokoena ... Khensani Mudau
Nsuku R. Baloyi ... Mambeku Khosa
Noel Baloyi ... Mahlori Baloyi
Lesley Khoza ... Detective Collen Bila
Glennis Mabuza ... Kokwana Chavalala
Themba Hlongwane ... Johnny Risenga Homu
Pholoso Mohlala ... Tsietsi
Veronica Chirinda ... Mhani Sarah
Nkhensani Mlondzo ... Sasi
Makokobale Makgopa ... Lingling (as Mokokobale Makgopa)
Mbhoni Mboweni ... Katekani
Solly Makamu ... Mativondela
Zanele Maswanganyi ... Zelby
Ximatsi Mashava ... Nurse
Anna Mokhethi ... Matron
Rebecca Ntsanwisi ... Judge (as Rebecca Ntanwisi)
Kgopotso Chawane ... Prosecutor
Cesley Mametja ... Dr Akani
Uyanda Sibiya ... Zuri Khosa
Lloyd Machimana ... Doctor
Mike Masinge ... Pastor
Koketso Motupa ... Manoko Receptionist
Ximatsi Mashava ... Nurse
Amukelani Ndleve ... Hospital Head of Security
Anna Mokhethi ... Matron
Jabulani Maluleke ... Elias
Hector Theko ... Sheriff
Paul Smith ... International Client
Mohau Motaung ... Morena
Ayanda Sibiya ... Zuri Khoza
Khensani Nyango ... Journalist / Radio DJ
Julius Kgole ... General Phathudi
Dumisani Valoyi ... Drifter
Raashilo Lucky ... Paramedic 1
Kgabo Lebepe ... Paramedic 2
Ntsakisi Mkhabele ... Motel Owner
Candy Mokwena ... Mhani Dayina (as Candy Tsa-Mandebele Mokwena)
Bopape Malesela ... Cattle Farm Employee
Angel Baloyi ... Woman
Cynthia Ndimande ... Woman 1
Mona Mthombeni ... Ximoko (as Ndumisoyomhlaba Mona Mthombeni)
Fanelo Mashimbye ... Tiyani
Takalani Makhado ... Auctioneer
Clinton Nnyuku ... Mohale's Guard
Cliff Lambane ... David Mavasa
Easeymon Nkomo ... Healer (as Easymah Nkomo) / Vukosi's Cousin (as Easyman Hlupeka)
Mbalenhle Mahanusi ... Ahlulani
Matimba Manganyi ... Dasco
Thabiso Molefe ... Soccer Player 1
Rhulani Munyai ... Dasco's Mother
George Lebese ... Ace
Mahamba Ngobeni ... Khosa Uncle
Vuxaka Mahlaule ... Nhlamulo
Connie Mashimbye ... Tintswalo
Asingaamadasu Malaya ... Nyeleti's Son
Nyeleti Mathebula ... Nyeleti
Nkateko Mabunda ... Mixo Khoza
Moses Nyathi ... Munene
Galaletsang Modumo ... Kefilwe
Tonic Chabalala ... Scout
Dzunani Khoza ... Uniformed Cop
Adolf Chauke ... Opposition Coach
Thendo Mukwevho ... Solani's Assistant
Innocent Maluleke ... Munene's Friend
Rebecca Ntsanwisi ... Giyani Judge
Meme Ditshego ... Rakgadi Mmapula
Gift Chauke ... Witness 1
Nyiko Nkuna ... Witness 2
Palesa Moloi ... Mathapelo
Ike Ngobeni ... Mr Bila
Anthony Makatu ... Law Firm Colleague
Jeremia Mavasa ... Mortician
Famanda Rikhotso ... Captain
Bolivia Khoza ... Vhayi
Robert Whitehead ... Robert
Silas Munyatsi ... Ntate Rufus
Taylor Salgado ... Cherice
William Fowlis ... Oliver
Tshepiso Khuduge ... Robert's Lawyer (as Thsepiso Khuduge)
Present Batjee ... Nurse 2
Esther Morometsi ... Grace
Boitumelo Bembe ... Stokvel Lady
Nonkululeko Maringa ... Dr Zitha
Molefi Monaisa ... Mrakes
Obed Baloyi ... Hlengani Joseph Chavalala
Asingaamadasu Malaya ... Nyeleti's Son
Khensani Nyango ... Lodge Journalist
Salvation Khoza ... Uniformed Officer
Themba Manganyi ... Thomas
Peter Chauke ... Mulweri
Gilbert Sombi ... Game Ranger 1
Lucky Mthombeni ... Marriage Official
Khensani Mangotlo ... Rhandzu
Thebe Mohare ... Dan
Joe Shirimani ... Station Commander
Thuso Nyelimane ... National Parks Lawyer
Nsovo Mathebula ... Security Guard #1
Thulani Maluleke ... Sniper
Happy Magomani ... Uniformed Police
Tabudi Masia ... Paramedic
Florence Masebe ... Moroke
Luthando Nyembe ... Baby Ntehe
Rabela Maluleke ... MEC (as Esther Rabella)
Collen Makhubela ... Journalist