Viewers of the popular Emmy-nominated telenovela The River can expect an intriguing twist as a dangerous new family prepares to make their mark in the already chaotic storyline. The Hlophes are in town and they bring with them a reputation for wealth, excellence, and a hint of danger..
Bheki Mkhwane as Bukhosi Hlophe
Played by Bheki Mkhwane. Bukhosi is the Hlophe’s patriarch. He is as quick with his brain as he is with his gun. With a military past that comes in handy for his work as a heist king, he’s brash, outspoken and charming. He’s made of steel – so he’s not the one to cross.
Brenda Mhlongo as Nomafu Hlophe
Played by Brenda Mhlongo. Nomafu is Bukhosi’s younger second wife.Beneath her shiny and well-groomed exterior is a tough woman who has clawed her way out of poverty. She’s a terrible stepmother but she knows how to clean money – and she’s set to become Lindiwe Dikana’s biggest rival yet.
Vuyo Biyela as Mlilo Hlophe
Played by Vuyo Biyela. Mlilo is nothing like his father,yet he’s everything like this father.
Unathi Mkhize as Nkanyiso Hlophe
Played by Unathi Mkhize. Nkanyis is the more ambitious second born son who wants to wear the crown.
Tina Dlathu as Khwezi Hlophe
Khwezi (real-life sister to Sindi Dlathu who plays Lindiwe) is the apple of everyone’s eye: the young daughter. She is smart, beautiful, virtuous yet naïve, she joins the family business for the time being after they buy into Khanyisa Diamonds. But what happens when she finds herself in the middle of a situation that will rock both the Hlophe and Dikana families to the core?
The River Season 5 airs weeknights on 1 Magic DStv Channel 103 at 8 PM
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