Series synopsis
Pimville is a soap television series that premiered on SABC 2 on February 9, 2026. It ended on May 22, 2026. It stars Gail Mabalane, Matli Mohapeloa, Thapelo Mokoena and Keke Mphuthi.
Pimville is a South African telenovela set in the heart of Soweto which follows the lives of various characters as they navigate complex relationships, secrets and power struggles. From reformed hustlers to strong matriarchs, each character brings their own story to the table. The series shines a light on the pulse of township life where dreams collide with reality, secrets unravel and family bonds are tested.
Premise
Pimville is a South African telenovela set in the heart of Soweto which follows the lives of various characters as they navigate complex relationships, secrets and power struggles. From reformed hustlers to strong matriarchs, each character brings their own story to the table. The series shines a light on the pulse of township life where dreams collide with reality, secrets unravel and family bonds are tested.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gail Mabalane as Phello Mohapi
- Matli Mohapeloa as Mmusi Mohapi
- Thapelo Mokoena as Kenneth Tumagole
- Keke Mphuthi as Naledi Tumagole
- Mondli Makhoba as Vusi "Jobe" Sithole
- Michelle Mosalakae as Zinzi Sithole
- Clementine Mosimane as Mme Mathapelo
- Fulu Mugovhani as Rofhiwa "Rofhi" Ndou
Supporting cast
- Jesse Suntele as MJ
- Eve Rasimeni as Mo'Gurl
- Sipho Eric Ndlovu as Somfana "Demethi" Mazibuko
- Mandla Gaduka as Quincy
- Thabo Malema as Jones
- Lillian Dube as Rakgadi wa Friestat
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 75 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 75 | February 9, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Detective Sergeant Phello chases a case that refuses to stay buried, but the deeper she digs, the more tangled her world becomes. Naledi and Kenneth’s anniversary should be a celebration, but secrets linger beneath the surface. |
February 9, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Mmusi and Naledi fly too close to the sun and Mmusi gets burnt. Detective Sergeant Phello receives a call that brings her back to the case. MJ meets his match, a foe with the potential of being a friend. Quincy and Jones receive a rude awakening from Mme Mathapelo and Kenneth. |
February 10, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Phello’s Sunday takes a sharp turn when a critical lead in her case points to an unexpected name. Naledi walks a tightrope between her marriage and a forbidden love. As E Moholo's sermon touches on love, Jobe forces his family into uneasy alliances, and Quincy and Jones' graveyard mission threatens to awaken more than just the dead. |
February 11, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SABC 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 9, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 22, 2026 |
| Status | canceled |