Series synopsis
Paradys is a soap television series that premiered on SABC 2 on February 23, 2026. It stars Lorcia Cooper Khumalo, Elton Landrew, Ilse Klink and Zane Meas.
A multi-generational family story centered round a once-promised “Coloured paradise” that never materialized. It explores legacy, belonging and unresolved dreams.
Premise
A multi-generational family story centered round a once-promised “Coloured paradise” that never materialized. It explores legacy, belonging and unresolved dreams.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lorcia Cooper Khumalo as Rochelle Booysen
- Elton Landrew as Vinny Malgas
- Ilse Klink as Elizabeth Booysen
- Zane Meas as Rev Frankie Noble
- Obed Baloyi as Patrick Shivambu
- Roderick Jaftha as Clive Booysen
- Vuyo Ngcukana as Nkateko Shivambu
- Sharné Coetzee as Kim Booysen
Supporting cast
- Chantal Stanfield as Natasha Booysen
- Sasha-Lee Kelly as Wanita Erasmus
- Cindy Jantjies as Fareeda Malgas
- Keenan Ramon Sherman as Brandon Boitjie
- Reginald Hufkie as Zyf Malgas
- Dillan Park as Lionel 'Richie Rich' Erasmus
- Johnny Klein as Voete
- Vaughn Lucas as Quinton Malgas
- Michelle Ayden
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 115 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 115 | February 23, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Promise of Paradys The Paradys community celebrate the opening of Paradys Park. Rochelle kidnaps Natasha’s baby and Clive warns Rochelle that this will tear the family apart. |
February 23, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Weight of Sin 18 years later, Rochelle finds herself knee deep in unpaid bills, including Kim’s school fees, but Rochelle promises to sort it out, hopeful for a promotion at work. Vinny offers Clive money to get electricity reconnected, but Clive rejects the help. |
February 24, 2026 |
| 3 |
For Dedda Desperate to help restore electricity at home, Boitjie asks Zyf for a loan, but when Zyf refuses, Boitjie steals Vinny’s money. Natasha’s attempt to spice things up are misread by Quinton, who is struggling with the guilt of hiding that he found Rochelle. Patrick’s attempt to get a job at the supermarket, so he can see Fareedah every day, gets shut down. |
February 25, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SABC 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 23, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 24, 2026 |
| Status | continue |