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Written by Shows Editor from the blog New Shows and Seasons on 12 Apr 2026
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The Makhenes

Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Docu-Reality

The Makhenes

The Makhenes is a reality series that opens an "intimate" window into one of South Africa's most recognisable families.

Spanning more than five decades and three generations, the series explores legacy, love and the bonds that continue to shape the Makhene family through conflict, healing and growth.

At the centre of the series is actress and musician Letoya Makhene, who invites you into her world as she navigates life as a mother, a public figure and a spiritual healer.

Her journey anchors the series, while the stories of her family - including her father musician Blondie Makhene and her sisters Pauline and Gontse - unfold alongside hers, revealing deeply personal struggles, unresolved tensions and moments of transformation.

Letoya Makhene

A multifaceted entertainment personality, Letoya brings emotional depth and spiritual awareness to the series.

As an actress, musician and healer, she stands at the intersection of fame, motherhood and self-discovery.

In The Makhenes, Letoya opens up about love, a messy breakup and the responsibility of holding her family together while still finding space to heal herself.

Blondie Makhene

A legendary South African musician and activist, Blondie brings history, legacy and reflection into the family narrative.

Loving yet unconventional, he relates to his children more as a friend than a traditional father.

As the series unfolds, Blondie confronts questions about the legacy he is leaving behind and faces difficult truths about his parenting, adding honesty, wisdom and vulnerability to the story.

Gogo Lily

The emotional anchor of the Makhene family, Gogo Lily represents stability, tradition and unconditional love.

Her presence grounds the family, offering guidance and perspective as tensions rise.

She carries the emotional weight of the household and voices the desire for unity, healing and peace.

Pauline Makhene

The eldest daughter and the family's caregiver, Pauline brings strength, accountability and emotional truth.

Outspoken and fiercely protective, she carries the burden of past trauma, loss and responsibility.

Her journey focuses on healing, mental health, navigating motherhood and opening up about her failed marriage while caring for her 103-year-old grandmother.

Nubia Mangezi

Letoya's firstborn from her first marriage, Nubia is protective of her siblings and often the voice of reason.

She brings honesty and confrontation to the series as she unpacks her unresolved resentment towards her mother and challenges Letoya to acknowledge how the divorce has shaped their relationship and the family dynamic.

Gontse Makhene

The youngest sibling, Gontse's story introduces fragility into the family dynamic.

Her struggle with addiction creates tension and forces the family to confront boundaries, responsibility and tough love.

Gontse's journey highlights the difficult realities of supporting a loved one through addiction.

Tadiwa Mangezi Jr

Letoya's second-born from her first marriage, Tadiwa Jr is quiet, loyal and deeply protective of his family.

He adds emotional subtlety to the show.

As a young athlete chasing success in basketball, he balances ambition with the unspoken pain of his parents' separation.
 

At Home with the Furys 2

Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Docu-Reality, Sport

At Home with the Furys 2

At Home with the Furys returns for a second season, following heavyweight champion Tyson Fury as he attempts to give retirement another shot and embrace life beyond boxing in Morecambe Bay.

Surrounded by wife Paris Fury, their seven children and his ever-opinionated dad John Fury, Tyson channels the competitive drive that made him a world champion into new ventures - from a family road trip to Monaco to investing in a racehorse and finding creative ways to stay busy.

Meanwhile, Paris is determined not to be left out of the mayhem.

As she explores new business opportunities, she's also juggling life at the heart of the Fury household while planning two major family milestones: a spectacular sweet sixteenth celebration for their daughter and an elaborate renewal of her wedding vows with Tyson.

 

Actors in this post: Letoya Makhene

Channels in this post: Mzansi Magic, Netflix South Africa



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