Season 1
Gomora is a South African telenovela which revolves around the the worlds of the upper- and lower-class communities of posh Sandton and neighbouring Alexandra - a crowded, hard-working township nicknamed Gomora.
An unfortunate series of events causes two families on either side of this divide to collide, revealing a complex story of romance, social inequalities and prejudices.
As the series opens, a woman manages to escape from her lowly, humble township roots and makes it big as a hotshot Sandton socialite.
A series of events leads it all to come crashing down around her and suddenly she finds herself back where she started, in the hustle and bustle of Alexandra township.
Although Alex is just down the road from her previous life, it feels like a million miles away. Before long, she finds herself at the heart of its underworld.
The beloved Johannesburg kasi is where most of the story unfolds and is an insight into the love and care of a community, despite the tough, frightening environment they often find themselves in.
Katlego Danke stars as Thathi, the trophy wife whose life takes an unexpected turn at the start of the series.
Connie Chiume plays crime boss Mam'Sonto, a woman who appears to be a loving grandmother on the outside – but underneath has a heart of steel. She pulls the strings in this community and doesn't let anyone forget it.
Thembi Seete plays Gladys, a tough social worker in Alex who is street-smart and tough, and fervently believes in uplifting the community in which she works.
Zolisa Xaluva stars as Melusi, Thathi's ex who is now married to Gladys and is the principal at the school in Alex.
Also starring is Ntobeko Sishi as Ntokozo, Gladys and Melusi's son who chooses to seek out the kind of love and appreciation he doesn't get at home, seeking affirmation from the dodgy elements and criminals in Alex.
Ama Qamata plays Buhle, a beautiful young girl who takes after her mother and is extremely popular at school.
Siya Xaba stars as Langa, the first born son of Thathi who has grown up in luxury in Sandton, with a successful father and a beautiful mother.
Siphesihle Ndaba stars as Mazet, the gorgeous and dangerous young woman who tempts Ntobeko into a life of crime.
Siyasanga Papu plays Pretty, Thathi's younger sister who has spent her whole life in her older sister's shadow and who has a tendency towards bitterness.
Sicelo Buthelezi plays Teddy, who struggles with reading and memory because his mother drank while she was pregnant with him.
Rounding out the cast is Themba Ndaba as Mbongeni, Thathi's husband who is the CEO and one of the major shareholders of CBS bank.
Gomora is an M-Net Original Production which was produced as an Mzansi Magic Production by Seriti. The series was created by Gwydion Beynon, Phathushedzo Makwarela and Kutlwano Ditsele; and co-created by Amanda Lane.
The executive producers for Seriti are Kutlwano Ditsele, Thabang Moleya and Leanne Kumalo. The series producer is Lulu Hela and Kutlwano Ditsele is also a producer.
The head writers are Gwydion Beynon and Phathushedzo Makwarela and the series director is Zeno Petersen.
The music score is by Zethu Mashika.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Katlego Danke ... Thathi
Zolisa Xaluva ... Melusi
Connie Chiume ... Mam'Sonto
Thembi Seete ... Gladys
Ntobeko Sishi ... Ntokozo
Siphesihle Ndaba ... Mazet
Ama Qamata ... Buhle
Siya Xaba ... Langa
Recurring / Guests
Siyasanga Papu ... Pretty
Khaya Mthembu ... Sbonga
Themba Ndaba ... Mbongeni
Sana Mchunu ... Zodwa (as Sannah Mchunu)
David Butler ... Financial Crimes Officer
Liopelo Maphathe ... Boitumelo
Bokang Montjane ... Queen (as Bokang Tshabalala)
Sibulele Gcilitshana ... Detective Lusanda Kolisi
Sicelo Buthelezi ... Teddy
Lerato Mokoka ... Tshiamo
Fortune Thobejane ... Jomo
Veronica Molepo ... Dorcas (Dorothy)
Katlego Dhlomo ... Sexy Secretary
Tumi Ramokgopa ... Lorraine (as Tumi Ramakgopa)
Olwethu Madala ... Abused Woman / Thandi
Sherazaad Dollie ... Graeme
Pretty Mkhwanazi ... Mazet Friend
Sabelo Sekgoto ... Uncle (as Sabelo Sekgotor)
Lucky Gxubane ... Informer
Yololwethu Makhatshu ... Taxi Driver
Kgopotso Makola ... Passenger
Makhosazana Ndlovu ... Aunt
Shannon Esra ... Sandra Stein
Vusimuzi Shilenge ... Protester 1
Kamogelo Shuma ... Protester 2
Leera Mthethwa ... Mrs Hlungwani
Jerome Galiao ... Manager
Thami Luthuli ... Waiter
Bonginkosi Ngwane ... School Guard
Tebogo Molefe ... Tavern Waiter / Candy
Precious Sethemane ... Female Student
Khutso Lesailane ... Male Student
Amile Nani ... Bully 1
Sherazaad Dollie ... Graeme
Refilwe Pieterse ... Kota Woman
Thashima Mabala ... Bully 2
Sipho Zungu ... Old Man
Lindokuhle Ndimande ... Grade 11 Student
Nokulunga Mthembu ... Teacher
Victoria Harrington ... Bully 1 Parent
Thabang Matlhobogana ... Columbus
Reginald Makhoba ... Policeman
Sonto Ndima ... Nurse
Mnyamezeli Quntana ... Policeman
Herald Khumalo ... Client / Buyer (as Harold Khumalo)
Vusi Kunene ... Rodney
Gebuza Mkhwanazi ... Chop Shop Mechanic (as Gebuza Mkwanazi)
Lindiwe Phakathi ... Tavern Cook (Stefina)
Dineo Chitjane ... Tavern Waitress
Malebo Makgogo ... Zodwa's Friend 1
Nontobeko Sibisi ... Zodwa's Friend 2
Thulani Mtsweni ... Shisanyama Manager Bongani
Lebohang Mohafa ... Shisanyama Waiter
Mathews Rantsoma ... Boy 1 (as Mathewis Rantsoma)
Msizi Mthuli ... Boy 2 / Student
Mpho Mosoatsi ... Customer
Paballo Seletisha ... Girlfriend
Pholani Madoda ... Junior Police Officer
Thato Mdakane ... Male Customer / Uncle 1
Gcina Mdikane ... Nyaope Boy
Shaun Mavhungu ... Learner
Lindokuhle Ndimande ... Learner
Robert Mpisi ... London
KB Ngakane ... Mr Ngoveni (as Kabelo Ngakane)
Thulane Kubheka ... Sheriff of the Court (as Thulani Kubheka)
Peter Mashigo ... District Manager
Pamela Ndlovu ... Reporter
Murray Todd ... Stuart - Lawyer
Mxolisi Nkanjeni ... Union Rep (as Mxolisi Nkajeni)
Motse Motsoeneng ... Security Guard
Jabulani Mthombeni ... Tavern Customer
Hlonela Mtoba ... Car Owner
Sifundo Dladla ... New Guy
Siyabonga Goba ... Student / London's Friend
Simphiwe Mathebula ... Gambler
Noko Ratema ... Mugger
Tshepiso Masako ... Buhle's Friend
Mandisa Mazibuko ... Learner
Mphillseni Mchunu ... CPF Member
Siyabonga Zubane ... Sdumo
Ernest Msibi ... Mohato
Briony Horwitz ... Doctor
Nkululeko Mkubukeni ... Police Officer
Thulane Davids ... Hitman
Reginald Mogotsi ... Client
Thandeka Nkosi ... Policewoman
Sibonelo Soko ... Policeman
Mathewis Rantsoma ... Student
Katlego Ramaime ... Student / Class Rep / Smoking Student 2
Lwazi Mosea ... Couple 1 / Student
Queen Yona ... Couple 1
Bongile Gubaza ... Couple 2
Boitumelo Dithagiso ... Couple 2
Bukiwe Keva ... Asanda
Gift Mbatha ... Learner / Class Rep
Sthembiso Ntombela ... Tavern Waiter
Sive Nxusani ... Young Lawyer
Sibonelo Mbutho ... Zulu Guy
Zinzi Nsele ... Zoliswa Madikizela
Veronica Matlaila ... Mrs Phango
Nonhle Thema ... Cleo
Gloria Mojapelo ... Drunk Customer
Sandisiwe Sishuba ... Neighbour 1 (as Sandiswe Sishuba)
Phathiswa Tonono ... Neighbour 2
Sheila Mokgosi ... Neighbour 3
Dineo Ranaka ... Dineo Ranaka
Dudu Majola ... Neighbour 4
Vuyo Kobo ... Salesperson
Thabang Matlaila ... Teenager
Flo Letoaba ... Flo Letoaba
Ndidzulafhi Mbulaheni ... Camerawoman (as Ndidzulafhi Mbolaheni)
Khanya Greens ... Berlina
Bongani Tshabalala ... Policeman
Tlou Meso ... Insurance Guy
Ziggy Mncube ... Pound Guy
Lesley Malate ... Male Driver
Paula Lucas ... Female Driver
Thando Ndlwana ... Shisanyama Waitress
Kabelo Moalusi ... Detective Mahlasela
Nomalungelo Ncube ... Female Student
Itumeleng Montsho ... Parole Officer
Sihle Ndaba ... Manzi
Sandile Ngqulunga ... Thug 1
Steven Mulaudzi ... Thug 2
Zibi Mavuso ... Thug 3
Lebogang Mphahlele ... Police Officer
Zekhethelo Chiliza ... Thembeka
Nkateko Mathebula ... Desk Sergeant
Thubalethu Ziqubu ... Boy
Vuyo Kobo ... Sales Guy
Macebo Twalo ... Gift (as Macebo Solomon Twalo)
Puleng Legela ... Cleaning Lady
Silas Monyatsi ... Bra Mike
Fanna Malapane ... Youngster
Nhlakanipho Msipha ... Cool Kid
Senate Ramasia ... Younger Brother
Tebogo Morulane ... Man
Thami Mbongo ... Mr Bandile Qobo
Masixole Kili ... Man 1
Neo Moloi ... Man 2
Adrian Poulsen ... Ronald (as Adrian Paulsen)
Bonga Dladla ... Unhappy Man
Nongezo Mekgwe ... Mrs Ziqubu
Mandla Nkomo ... Drunk Man 1
Ndumiso Mlangeni ... Drunk Man 2
Nickey Mothiba ... Tailor
Linda Matsolo ... News Anchor
Deliwe Mapeka ... Flirty Female
Monica Ngobeni ... Woman 1
Busisiwe Nene ... Woman 2
Blessing Mashigo ... Gun Dealer
Nkosinathi Buthelezi ... Potential Client
Thandeka Nkosi ... Police Officer
Cwayida Gungwini ... Social Worker
Lindiwe Ndlovu ... Sis Gcina
Andile Ndlovu ... Young Hijacker 1
Phakamisani Ntombela ... Young Hijacker 2
Sanele Thwala ... Young Hijacker 3
Bongani Mmako ... Prophet
Tsietsi Kobedi ... Man
Zibonele Dlamini ... Pastor
Gugulethu Maseko ... Teen Girl 1
Sinqobile Majola ... Teen Girl 2
Siyanda Molose ... Smoking Student 1
Ntandazo Mndayi ... Stompie
Phumzile Mlangeni ... Aunty Dorah
Nonkuleleko Sithole ... Customer 1
Jinah Lenela ... Customer 2
Mantle Seodigeng ... Shisanyama Waitress
Mmabatho Mogomotsi ... Tono
Flo Mokale ... Praise Singer
Lennox Mathabathe ... Ntate Isaka
Lucia Mncube ... Woman 1
Sipho Zele ... Uncle Madida
Zintle Ncipa ... Nurse (Zintle Ncipha)
Velephi Mnisi ... Nomsa
Msizi Mbatha ... Doctor
Lehlohonolo Lebeloane ... Boy (as Lehlonolo Lebeloane)