Series synopsis
Kings of Jo'Burg is a crime television series that premiered on Netflix on December 4, 2020. It ended on June 13, 2025. It was created by Shona Ferguson. It stars Shona Ferguson, Zolisa Xaluva, Tsholofelo Matshaba and Buhle Samuels.
The Masire brothers rule Johannesburg's criminal underworld, but a supernatural family curse and a tangled web of betrayal threaten to destroy them.
Premise
The Masire brothers rule Johannesburg's criminal underworld, but a supernatural family curse and a tangled web of betrayal threaten to destroy them.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shona Ferguson as Simon "Vader" Masire
- Zolisa Xaluva as Mogomotsi "Mo" Masire
- Tsholofelo Matshaba as Jazmine Gumede
- Buhle Samuels as Angela Masire
- Cindy Mahlangu as Phumzi
- Thembi Seete as Keneilwe Masire
- Connie Ferguson as Veronica Masire
- Sello Sebotsane as Stan Mazibuko
Supporting cast
- TK Sebothoma as Tlotlo Masire
- Thapelo Mokoena as Victor Gaxa
- Abdul Khoza as Lester
- Altovise Lawrence as Gail Basia
- Clint Brink as Gavin Salat
- Keenan Arrison as Karim
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 4, 2020 | December 4, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 27, 2023 | January 27, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 7 | June 13, 2025 | June 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vader (Father) The day Mo Masire is released from prison, police officer Jazmine pulls him in for questioning. She wants to use him to get to his brother, Simon. |
December 4, 2020 |
| 2 |
My Brother's Keeper While tailing Simon, Mo finds out that his brother has a hidden family, but that's not his only secret: A mermaid appears to Simon and demands blood. |
December 4, 2020 |
| 3 |
Rise & Fall of the Young Prince Tlotlo takes things into his own hands when Simon reprimands him for running illegal poker games out of the club. Mo brings Phumzi to a family dinner. |
December 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The future of the Kings is at risk with Simon missing and a long-lost sister returning. A new detective is in charge of investigating the family. |
January 27, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Veronica still has a lot to answer about her life in the last 20 years. Trying to figure out what happened to Simon, Angela grows suspicious of Mo. |
January 27, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 After the big heist, the police take the Masire clan for interrogation and Phumzi reveals her secret to Mo. Tlotlo faces one of the most dangerous Masire enemies. |
January 27, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Casualties of War Leading the Masire family comes with its risks, so Veronica takes matters into her own hands and strikes an exchange with the Mermaid. |
June 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Trojan Horse Struggling with the new pecking order, Mo initiates a power struggle behind bars. Veronica sets her sights on the King of Cape Town himself, Gavin Salat. |
June 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
Desperate Measures News about Tlotlo sends Mo into a tailspin, as he becomes Salat's next target. Plans go awry when the Masire sisters don't see eye to eye. |
June 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 4, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 13, 2025 |
| Runtime | 51 minutes |
| Status | ended |