Season 1
Pound 4 Pound is a South African television drama series that explores the high-stakes world of women's boxing in Africa, following themes of resilience, empowerment and the pursuit of greatness.
The series follows Lindiwe Mkhwanazi (played by Enhle Mbali), a passionate advocate for women's boxing and the COO of the South African Boxing Federation.
Lindiwe finds herself in hot water after prematurely registering an all-women's team for the Africa Unite Boxing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria.
To get the team ready, she recruits a washed-up former boxing champion, Dingaan "Tiger" Nkosi (Mduduzi Mabaso), to train the amateur women boxers.
Most of these women have never boxed before, but see an opportunity in joining the team.
Their journey unfolds a narrative that mirrors the real-life challenges and victories of everyday women.
It's a story about underdogs rising to greatness and women breaking barriers in male-dominated fields.
The series stars Enhle Mbali, Mduduzi Mabaso, Gabisile Tshabalala, Kealeboga Masango, Kwanele Mthethwa, Nicole Bessick, Sne Mbatha, Zolisa Xaluva and Brandon Auret.
Pound 4 Pound is produced by Bakwena Productions, with executive producers Kagiso Modupe (who is also the creator of the series) and Rashaka 'Rush' Muofhe.
The series producer is Nolo Phiri and the directors are Kagiso Modupe and Sibusiso Phakathi.
The head writer is Tiisetso Tlelima and music is by Xivo Manzini.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Enhle Mbali ... Lindiwe (as Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa)
Mduduzi Mabaso ... Dingaan (as Mduduzi Mabaso Mdakane)
Kealeboga Masango ... Noks
Kwanele Mthethwa ... Sma
Sne Mbatha ... Kgomosto
Nicole Bessick ... Crystal
Brandon Auret ... Frans
Gabisile Tshabalala ... Sindiswa
Zolisa Xaluva ... Jabulani
Don Mlangeni Nawa ... Jacob
Craig Nobela ... Lwandle
Recurring / Guests
Charlie Bouguenon ... Dimitri
Kea Leburu ... Thandiwe (as Keamogetswe Leburu)
Elliot Makhubo ... Bra Steve
Didintle Khunou ... Portia Tladi
Craig Palm ... Leon
Lebo Pelesane ... Benjamin
Ayanda Nhlapo ... Busi
Unathi Mkhize ... Young Dingaan
Zinhle Zuma ... Young Lindiwe
Nkululeko Mabaso ... Sechaba
Jabulani Hlalethoa ... Shakes
Sizwe Kubeka ... Young Dingaan's Friend
Sabelo Majola ... Young Jabulani
Genesis Shirindza ... Buzwe Ngozi
Zia Kani ... Zelda (Crystal's Child)
Seipati Mahamu ... Angelina
Angel Pooe ... Receptionist
Nelisiwe Skhosana ... Nomakula
Zion Grey ... Lindokuhle
Katlego Moshoana ... Mandisa
Nombulelo Nxayi ... Boikanyo
Nhlakanipho Manqele ... News Reader
John Ncamane ... News Reporter
Ziaphora Dakile ... Tshidi
Lonalinamandla Bawuti ... Lelo
Monica Mkhandla ... Swaziland Boxing Women's Team
Chuma Mxiza ... Swaziland Boxing Women's Team
Amanda Mudzielwana ... Swaziland Boxing Women's Team
Nozi Dube ... Swaziland Boxing Women's Team
Sibongile Gungu ... Thato
Zinzi Nsele ... Minister of Sport
Chumani Pan ... Digital Ninja
Monnye Kunupi ... Dorothy
Vusi Ndlazi ... Jabulani's Friend
Vuyo Dabula ... Detective Baloyi
Pholosho Kupa ... Weed Dealer
Cedric Ncube ... Young Man
Keaobaka Phathudi ... Taxi Driver
Lethabo Mathato ... Botswana Coach
Sarah Leo Boyika ... Chidima
Buhle Madulini ... Commentator
Melvin Ndlovhu ... Tournament Referee
David Olayinka ... Nigerian Coach
Sefako Xaba ... Detective Zweli (as Sifako Xaba)
Lerato Naidoo ... Botswana Boxer
Aviwe Mnana ... Botswana Boxer
Ayanda Khanyile ... Botswana Boxer
Lebogang Phale ... Botswana Boxer
Amahle Ngcezu ... Botswana Boxer
Sisipho Mbopa ... Nigerian Boxer
Keabetswe Mathane ... Nigerian Boxer
Nelisa Nxumalo ... Nigerian Boxer
Nonkanyiso Mdletshe ... Nigerian Boxer
Noxolo Ncube ... Nigerian Boxer
Luyanda Silawule ... Morocco Boxer
Nontobeko Moyo ... Morocco Boxer
Asanda Simelane ... Morocco Boxer
Philile Nhantumbu ... Morocco Boxer
Mapula Mafole ... Fatima
Sarah Hassan ... Aida
Phillip Ndou ... Himself
Portia Modise ... Herself
Joanna Okoye ... Ayomide
Marshall Ukoh ... Head of Security
Rachel Adediran ... Feloshade
Minenhle Zana ... Kenya Boxer
Emily Macheke ... Kenya Boxer
Asaveli Sofuta ... Kenya Boxer
Xee Montoeiro ... Kenya Boxer