From Stained Glass TV, the producers of hit drama series such as Uzalo,eHostela,Ifalakhe and Durban Gen.Lingashoni is 1Magic’s new telenovela that tells a tale of a poverty-stricken farm worker who returns to his former life as a high-flying businessman after a decade-long memory loss.
Leading the cast is veteran actor Patrick Mofokeng and Thuli Thabethe. Mofokeng plays the role of monied ‘tenderpreneur’ Mandla Cele, after witnessing a murder by a prominent politician – Joburg Mayor Robert Nondumo (played by Luzuko Nkqeto), he goes on the run before surviving a murder from a close family member, which led to his memory loss.
After being discovered by Seipati Moeketsi (played by Liteboho Molise), a farmworker and her two children, along a riverbank, Mandla starts a new life with them as Themba. Mandla weds Seipati and lives a content life on the farm, until 10 years later when an incident leads to him getting flashbacks of who he really is – Mandla Cele.
Lingashoni will take viewers on a journey that sees a man’s life go full circle as he now has to return to his old life in Bassonia. Mandla has to balance the dynamics of caring for his farm family with those of reconnecting with his children and now estranged first wife Puleng (played byThuli Thabethe). She has since started a new life with the family driver, Mandla’s ice boy Papi Zulu (played by Thato Molamu).
This story has the hallmarks of a hit telenovela series with twists and turns that will explore the concept of family, blended family drama, high stakes, the dark underworld of crime and suspense that will keep viewers engaged with every episode.
We have observed that our valued 1Magic viewers have become accustomed to juicy storylines and exceptional talent. Therefore, we are excited that these two elements meet political power and crime in what looks set to be a thriller.
Nomsa Philiso , M-Net’s Director of Local Entertainment Channels
“Through this telenovela, we wanted to tell a story that reveals the lived experiences of most South Africans. The themes of this telenovela will include family drama, love, betrayal, scandalous affairs and crime,” says Stained Glass TV’s Zodwa Zuma.
She added, “The last thing that everybody wants is for Mandla to regain his memory. Will Mandla remember what happened to him on the day of his memory loss?”
Lingashoni premieres on 1Magic DStv channel 103 on 22nd March 2021 at 19h30, Mondays to Thursdays.
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