Inimba

South African drama television series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Inimba is a South African drama series that airs on Mzansi Magic and produced in Johannesburg. The series follows a compelling story centred on family, motherhood and hidden bonds that shape the lives of its characters. Blending emotional drama as it explores themes of identity, truth and the powerful ties that connect and divide two families.

Created bySiphosethu Tshapu
Written by
  • Siphosethu Tshapu
  • Sacha Stokes
  • Nombulelo Mcwerah
  • Sibusiso Khumalo
  • Ranga Chikwene
  • Nonzi Bogatsu
  • Kirsten M. Adams
Directed by
  • Mamohato Askew
  • Siyabonga Mkhize
  • Thandokazi Msumza
  • Lufuno Nekhabambe
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Inimba
GenreTelenovela
Created bySiphosethu Tshapu
Written by
  • Siphosethu Tshapu
  • Sacha Stokes
  • Nombulelo Mcwerah
  • Sibusiso Khumalo
  • Ranga Chikwene
  • Nonzi Bogatsu
  • Kirsten M. Adams
Directed by
  • Mamohato Askew
  • Siyabonga Mkhize
  • Thandokazi Msumza
  • Lufuno Nekhabambe
Starring
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languageXhosa
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes210
Production
Executive producers
  • Thandi Ramathesele
  • Siphosethu Tshapu
ProducerThe Milton Empire
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22–24 minutes
Original release
NetworkMzansi Magic
Release14 April 2025 (2025-04-14) 
present
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Premise

Inimba follows the intertwined lives of women Zoleka Bikitsha-Mabandla played by Lunathi Mampofu connected by buried secrets, painful pasts and the powerful force of maternal bonds.[1][2] When long hidden truths begin to surface, families are pushed into conflict as loyalties are tested and identities are questioned.[3] As the characters confront betrayal, loss and unexpected revelations, the series explores how the instinct to protect and survive shapes every decision they make.[4][5] Through emotional storytelling and tension filled twists, it examines the weight of heritage and the lengths one will go to reclaim love and truth.[6]

Cast

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Actor/Actress Character Seasons
Season 1 Season 2
Lunathi Mampofu Zoleka Bikitsha-Ngcukana Main
Loyiso Macdonald Lazarus Ngcukana Main
Ayakha Ntunja Qhawe Mabandla Main
Siya Raymond Azande Ngcukana Does not appear Main
Zenande Mfenyana Thumeka Mabandla Main
Sisa Hewana Hlathi Mabandla Main
Siyabonga Shibe Sydney Zondo Main
Prince Grootboom Mawethu Phakade Main
Zizi Peteni Thulani Mabandla Main Supporting
Pumeza Rashe Matoti Thandeka Mabandla Supporting Supporting
Andrea Dondolo Magaba Bikitsha Main Supporting
Sandile Mahlangu Ongama Recurring Supporting
Nkanyiso Makhanya Lwandle Zondo Main Supporting
Emmanuel Gweva Lukhanyo Bikitsha Recurring
Matshepo Sekgopi Linda Tau Recurring
Tshepiso Heme Likamva Mabandla Recurring
Samkelo Ndlovu Lillian Gumede Recurring
Tina Jaxa Nomfundiso Ngcukana Recurring
Luzuko Nkqeto Zwelinzima Ngcukana Recurring
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Former cast

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Actor/Actress Character Seasons
Mbali Ngwenya Detective khanyile 1
Kay Sibiya Titus 1
Thuli Zulu Tsaki's mother 1
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Production

Inimba is a South African drama series produced by The Milton Company for Mzansi Magic.[7][8] The series was created and developed by the production team of The Milton Company, with direction led by experienced South African directors and executive producers includes Thandi Ramathesele and Siphosethu Tshapu.[9] Costume and production design reflect local cultural aesthetics, while the show features an ensemble cast including Lunathi Mampofu, Zenande Mfenyana, Sisa Hewana and Ayakha Ntunja.[10][11][12][13] The series uses a multi-camera setup and combines family drama, suspense, and cultural storytelling.[14]

Release

The series premiered on Mzansi Magic on 14 April 2025, airing Mondays to Fridays at 21:00.[15][16]

References

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