Kwa Baba
South African drama television series
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Kwa Baba is a South African telenovela created by Kagiso Mogale and produced by Singa Vision Productions. It premiered on Mzansi Magic on DStv on 1 June 2026 at 19:30. The series explores themes of identity, traditional burdens and the clash between modern romance.
| Kwa Baba | |
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| Genre | Telenovela |
| Created by | Kagiso Mogale |
| Written by | Kagiso Mogale |
| Directed by | Shirley Adonisi |
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| Country of origin | South Africa |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
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| Producer | Singa Vision Productions |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Mzansi Magic |
| Release | 1 June 2026 – present |
Premise
The series follows Zwelakhe Mkhize, an ambitious young entrepreneur building a business empire.[1][2] His life changes when he falls in love with Bahumi Motaung, but their relationship faces obstacles when Zwelakhe discovers an unresolved traditional debt left by his late father.[3]
Cast
Main cast
- Vuyo Biyela as Zwelakhe Mkhize
- Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom as Bahumi Motaung
- Kwanele Mthethwa as Khethiwe Mkhize
- Lindani Nkosi as Dumisani Mkhize
- Mpho J Molepo as Solomon Motaung
- Hlengiwe Lushaba as Slindile Mkhize
- Sparky Xulu as Mhlaba Mkhize
- Helen Lebepe as Dikeledi Motaung
- Nkanyiso Mzimela as Musa Mkhize
- Phumzile Mlangeni as Zandile Mkhize
Supporting cast
- Khanyisani Kheswa as Nhlanhla Mkhize
- Nhlanhla Kunene as Mxolisi Khumalo
- Lungelo Madondo as Nelisiwe Mkhize
- Naledi Mfoloe as Dinana Motaung
- Mosa Lekwene as Tsholofelo Motaung
- Mpilo Khumalo as Mandla Hlatshwayo
- Zinzi Nsele as Nomvula Radebe
- Simo Magwaza as Vusumuzi Radebe
- Makhosazana Ndlovu as Senzeni Mkhize
Production
Kwa Baba is a South African telenovela produced by Singa Vision Productions that premiered on Mzansi Magic on DStv channel 161 on 1 June 2026.[4][5] The series is set in the vibrant neighborhood of Msawawa, Diepkloof Extension. The series stars Vuyo Biyela as Zwelakhe Mkhize,[6] alongside Rorisang Mohapi as his love interest, Bahumi Motaung.[7] The cast also features Hlengiwe Lushaba, Lindani Nkosi, Kwanele Mthethwa and Mpho J Molepo.[8]
Release
The series premiered on Mzansi Magic on 1 June 2026, airing Mondays to Fridays at 19:30.[9]