Season 1
Nqobile is a South African television drama series which follows a woman who rises above domestic abuse to turn her life around, stand up to her husband and live fearlessly.
Nqobile (Nunu Khumalo) is the ill-treated makoti of the Nkosi family dynasty who manages to outsmart her entitled, abusive husband and take over his empire.
She transforms it into a woman-led e-hailing service and with newfound grit, she indirectly declares war against her spouse.
As she is thrust into a male-dominated industry and a new position of power, the series reveals everything she must do to negotiate her freedom, maintain respect and thrive.
The series mirrors real life and real-time scenarios such as the battle between e-hailing services and traditional meter taxis, whilest exploring issues such as gender-based violence.
The show is set against the luxurious aesthetic of Leondale streets and is juxtaposed with less opulent environments, where hustling is a way of life.
The series stars Nunu Khumalo as Nqobile, Kagiso Modupe as Simo, Ayanda Bandla as Ntombi, Musa Baloyi as Samkelo, Magic Hlatshwayo as George, Lillian Dube as Black Widow, Lele Ledwaba as Mampoi, Kgomotso Mashilo as Busi and Nomsa Nene as Sarah.
Nqobile is an M-Net Original Production, created and executive produced by Ayanda Borotho, Adze Ugah and Nobuntu Webster from Avad Media for 1Magic and Mzansi Magic.
The director is Adze Ugah and the head writer is Zaba Hlatshwayo. The series producer is Patronella Diedricks.
The music and title theme is by Samukelo Mahlalela.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Nunu Khumalo ... Nqobile (as Nqobile Nunu K.H.)
Kagiso Modupe ... Simo
Ayanda Bandla ... Ntombi
Musa Baloyi ... Samkelo
Magic Hlatshwayo ... George
Lillian Dube ... Black Widow
Lele Ledwaba ... Mampoi
Kgomotso Mashilo ... Busi
Nomsa Nene ... Sarah
Mnqobi Mdabe ... Manyosi
Zodwa Nkosi ... Letwin
Abdul Khoza ... Gugu
Nhlanhla Mdlalose ... Sbambura
Recurring / Guests
Palo Mokoailane ... Mr. Mafuna
Macebo Twalo ... Muzi
Thomas Manamela ... S'mission
Bertrand Ganne ... French Investigator
Isaac Thune ... Driver 1
Linda Mlungisi ... Driver 2
Mduduzi Nyanga ... Gravesite Security
Linda Mazibuko ... Black Widow's Man
Zain Maarman ... Black Widow's Man
Mohau Ntombela ... Local Guy
Mamaroala Moretlo ... Praying Lady
Letitia Diyabe ... Mourner
Florah Mngqibisa ... Mourner
Sindisa Mtengwane ... Security Guard
Eric Thoka ... Lawyer
Ayanda Ngubane ... Aunty Sbo (as Ayanda "MaNgubane" Borotho)
Thuli Zulu ... Matron
Hector Theko ... Sabelo
Nicole Tshabalala ... Sindiswa
Jabulile Masuko ... Police Officer 1
Khanyiso Dukuza ... Police Officer 2
Jean Mari-Marais ... Corporate Woman (as Jaen Mari-Marais)
Sandra van der Merwe ... Corporate Woman
Humphrey Sigeca ... Security (as Humphey Sigeca Jr)
Nigel Mpofu ... Police Officer 3 (as Nigrel Mpofu)
Nkosi Mthiyane ... Paramedic
Silindile Phewa ... Paramedic
Nolwazi Mkhize ... Woman Driver
Stephen Thekiso ... Hadebe Uncle
Chief Dube ... Hadebe Uncle
Rose Muse ... Hadebe Aunt
Siphenathi Khalipa ... Security
Dedrick Selemale ... Sheriff
Patronella Diedericks ... Passenger (as Patronella Diedriks)
Owethu Mkhize ... Dynamite
Mondli Thusi ... Police 1
Sibusiso Gaca ... Police 2
Hector Rabotapi ... Police 3
Melody Mhondiwa ... Pearl
Tokollo Netshivhodza ... Precious
Musa Zulu ... Walter
Mzwandile Ndlovu ... Majuba
Malissa Snyman ... Sghoden
Fortune M. ... Delivery Man