e.tv's new telenovela The Four of Us has valuable real estate to fill as it steps into the vacuum left by Scandal! and it's 21 year legacy.
As you know, it premieres on Monday 29 June 2026 at 20h00 and it's produced by Tshedza Pictures (The River, The Republic, Legacy).
It's a family drama that centres round the Dhlomo family, with two other surnames included the mix.
It explores the power struggles, long-held resentments and old wounds that threaten to tear their relationships apart.
Here's a close-up on their family trees:
The Dhlomo Family
Busani Dhlomo
Played by Sindi Dlathu
The fiercely principled eldest sibling who has spent her life carrying the burden of family responsibility.
Determined to preserve her father's legacy, Busani believes every sacrifice she makes is for the good of the family, even when it comes at great personal cost.
Bobbi Dhlomo
Played by Sdumo Mtshali
A charismatic and ambitious man determined to claim his place as head of the family.
Having spent years feeling overshadowed by his sister's success, Bobbi is ready to fight for the recognition he believes he deserves.
Banzi Dhlomo
Played by Thembinkosi Mthembu
The overlooked middle sibling whose search for validation and belonging fuels much of the family's emotional conflict.
Bulingile Dhlomo
Played by Kealeboga Masango
The youngest sibling. A free spirit chasing freedom, pleasure and new experiences while carrying the weight of unresolved grief.
Sibling No. 4 in The Four of Us.
Masechaba "Gogozi" Dhlomo
Sibongile Nojila
A respected Dhlomo matriarch who fiercely protects her family, traditions, and legacy. Wise and influential, she quietly helps shape the family's future from behind the scenes.
Lethabo
Played by Seipati Mahamu
Devoted mother of Bobbi’s children. She holds onto the hope that she will one day find love, acceptance and her rightful place within the Dhlomo family.
Malusi Dhlomo
Lebohang Lephatsoane
Bobbi’s bold, stylish, and charismatic son who brings humour, confidence, and flair to the Dhlomo family.
Luyanda Dhlomo
Played by Nombulelo Letsosa
Busani's daughter. She's a stylish and outspoken IT girl whose love for fashion and social status often puts her at odds with her mother.
Beneath her confidence lies a young woman navigating family, identity and belonging.
Mafusi
Played by Pascaline Phale
The Dhlomo family's no-nonsense housekeeper who has served the household for decades.
Fiercely loyal and deeply respected, she is a trusted confidant and never hesitates to speak the truth.
Papi’s Family
Papi
Played by Dumisani Dlamini
A powerful and determined man who believes he was robbed of what was rightfully his and is prepared to reclaim it at any cost.
Vera
Played by Rami Chuene
Pai's wife whose fierce loyalty and desire for security are rooted in a childhood marked by poverty and hardship.
Basi
Played by Nthabiseng Kgosana
A stylish and outspoken township baddie who believes her family was robbed of the wealth and status they deserve.
Fiercely loyal to her father, Papi, she fuels his ambitions and will do whatever it takes to help him get ahead.
Kopano
Played by Scelo Buthelezi
An intelligent and introspective young man struggling to reconcile his place within the complicated family.
The Nhlapho Family
Ndumi Nhlapho
Played by Hope Mbhele
A compassionate and resilient woman dedicated to creating a better future for her gifted younger brother while learning that she cannot carry the world on her shoulders alone.
Also in the recurring cast are: Quinton Madlala and Tebogo Malapane who play siblings Mnini and Ntando...