Season 1
Code 13 is a South African television drama series which follows a detective tasked with rounding up escaped convicts, only to be baulked by crime, corruption and betrayal at the highest level.
Set in the gritty heart of Joburg, Code 13 follows the story of Bheki Ndlovu (Zolisa Xaluva), a no-nonsense Jozi detective with a knack for connecting the dots and solving complex cases.
Together with a hard-edged police unit, he is tasked with recapturing six of the city's most dangerous criminals who escaped while in custody from a police van.
However, this already challenging case presents him with hurdle after hurdle at every turn as his efforts reveal a web of corruption, betrayal, and secrets at the very top.
Moreover, Bheki's work life is not the only one that seems to be 'adventure-packed', but his personal life plays a significant role as he tries to balance the two, especially when his love interest turns out to be a colleague.
The big question is: can Bheki trust his team of over-qualified and egotistical law enforcers to recapture this group of dangerous escapees and expose a web of corruption that reaches the highest levels of power before the city descends into irreversible chaos?
The series also stars Lunathi Mampofu as Bongi Nkosi, a police detective and Bheki's love interest; Aluve Mjali as Marcus 'Mamba' Moagi, a highly skilled hacker; and Primo Baloyi as Veli 'Veja' Mohalanyane, who is deeply connected to the community - which makes him a reliable informant.
Other cast members in the series include Zikhona Bali as Azania, Saint Seseli as Patrick and Thami Mngqolo as Dr Pitso.
Code 13 was created by Sibusiso Khuzwayo and is produced by Seriti Films with executive producers Leanne Kumalo and Thabang Moleya.
The head writer is Sayitsheni Mdakhi, with a writing team including Mpho Malepa, Vanishia Kisten and Lunga Radebe.
The directors are Thabang Moleya, Lindokuhle Langa and Sibusiso Phakathi.
The music score is by Ndabo Zulu.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Zolisa Xaluva ... Bheki Ndlovu
Lunathi Mampofu ... Bongi Nkosi
Zikhona Bali ... Azania
Aluve Mjali ... Marcus 'Mamba' Moagi
Saint Seseli ... Patrick
Ofentse Primo Baloyi ... Veli 'Veja' Mohalanyane
Yolanda Buthelezi ... Mpho
Recurring / Guests
Thami Mngqolo ... Dr Pitso
Amos Ketlele ... Moses
Zuluboy ... Mzilikazi (as Mxolisi "Zuluboy" Majozi)
Kgomotso Ditshwene ... Commissioner Helen Dladla
Thembi Tshabalala ... Scones' Gogo
Aphelele Shezi ... Tshepo "Chocolate Boy"
Thulani Msiza ... Tyga
Marcus Mabusela ... Donald
Nkosana Samane ... Nkanyamba
Neo Mothae ... Nomsa Phakade
Kgopotso Seth Chawane ... Minister of Safety
Buhle Moletsane ... Scones
Siyabonga Gcwensa ... Robot
Annah Mosoeu ... Mrs Khumalo
Lethiwe Sibiya ... Mama
Mduduzi Sithole ... Mazibuko
Siphesihle Mphuti ... Khumalo
Lucky Machava ... Minister of Justice
Sipho Zele ... Minister of Police
Refiloe Mathibela ... Slay Queen
Michael Mtshali ... Pastor
Itumeleng Moeketsi ... Lily's Mother (as Itumeng Moeketsi)
Andy Mnguni ... Linda
Thembelihle Ncwane ... Shop Assistant
Londeka Sishi ... Bheki's Ex Wife Kgomotso
Ipeleng Kekana ... Young Teacher
Gladys Tshabalala ... Mrs Dladla
Gilbert Mokone ... Dr Sokhulu
Abbie Sebati ... Dr Blose
Zukiswa Ndunge ... Sister Thobile
Martin Ngwane ... Gravedigger
Mzomuhle Langa ... Neighbour
Mandla Boqwana ... Security Guard
Yolanda Mzileni ... Staff Nurse
Philemon Mogoatlhe ... Absalom
Nomsa Shabalala ... Debora
Phumzile Puting ... Mam Lillian
Sihle Zondi ... Simon
Ayanda Nzimande ... Ntombi
Mihlali Adams ... Ntombi's Friend (as Mihlali Adam)
Thabang Tshabalala ... Ntombi's Boyfriend
Zweli Nyembe ... Inkabi 1
Mzwandile Hlomikhavu ... Inkabi 2
Celukuthula Ngonyama ... Inkabi 3
Sibusiso Madlala ... Inkabi 4
Sicelo Yaka ... Inkabi 5
Themba Mputla ... Corrupt Police Officer
Cebile Mlaba ... Female Vendor
Monica Kobo ... Lorraine
Sisanda Shezi ... Sandile
Wandile Skwata ... Zweli
Nwabisa Mbambo ... Karabo
Mduduzi Nyanga ... Malawyer
Nkosinathi Mnisi ... Coin Guard 1
Xolani Nene ... Coin Guard 2
Mondli Thusi ... Doctor Khumalo
Queen Maximbyi ... Nurse 1
Maky Moloi ... Nurse 2
Chuene ... Paramedic 1
Leanard Manzana ... Hush
Njabulo Ntombela ... Son 1
Lethukuthula Khupane ... Son 2
Israel Matseke Zulu ... Godfrey (as Israel Makoe)
Makobo Lebeya ... Patrick's Helper
Lindokuhle Mkhize ... Warder (as Lindokuhle Mkhiize)
Sibongile Nkunjana ... Warder 1
Malungelo Kamango ... Warder 2
Vusi Mdiniso ... Zenzele
Olwethu Mdala ... Nokondla
Sphiwe Ngwenya ... Warden Radebe
Calvin McDonald ... Male Prisoner
Patrick Serumola ... Acting Warden
Kenneth Nkosi ... Chief Justice Skosana
KB Motsilanyane ... School Principal
Babalo Dubeni ... Uniformed Cop
Nhlanhla Ndhlovu ... Patrick's Henchman
Mbulelo Mandindi ... Doctor Moeng (as Mbuleleo Mandindi)
Daniel Malatji ... Guard 1
Asanda Ndlovu ... Hlompho
Emmanuel Dlamini ... Centre Security Guard
Thabane Sithole ... Goon 2
David Mankge ... Detective Dlamini
Nkosingiphile Dlamini ... Warder