Overview
Series synopsis
Tjovitjo is a drama television series that premiered on SABC 1 on August 20, 2020. It was created by Onthatile Matshidiso, Vincent Moloi. It stars Lali Dangazele, Hlengiwe Lushaba, Soso Rungqu and Ntobeko Madlingozi.
Amidst poverty and struggle, a hardened pantsula dance leader enters a dark space and searches for redemption and salvation in his community.
Premise
Amidst poverty and struggle, a hardened pantsula dance leader enters a dark space and searches for redemption and salvation in his community.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lali Dangazele as Mandisa
- Hlengiwe Lushaba as Mapaseka
- Soso Rungqu as Kopano
- Ntobeko Madlingozi
- Jabulile Mhlambi as Thandeka
- Fisiwe Kubeka as Ntombi
- Victor Mohale as Virus
- Teboho Mrembule Chauke as School Boy
Supporting cast
- Sithembiso Mada'Mo Makhanya as Mada'Mo
- Charles Siphiwe Mafafane as Slender
- Lerato Motsepe as Cista
- Thandeka Zinhle Motha as Ndeka
- Lebohang Tsoari as Maskhozi
- Masabata Tete as Star
- Thabang Rafedile as Jaivi
- Sello Motshaba as Skhalo
- Thabang Matlala as Thabzen
- Nkosana Modise as Dzedze
- Joseph Mochesane as Veties
- Lehlohonolo Mathikge as Sipho
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | August 20, 2020 | November 12, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 27, 2020 | July 20, 2020 |
Season 1 preview
13 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 20, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 27, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 3, 2020 |
Season 2 preview
13 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 27, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 4, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 11, 2020 |
Production
Genres
Drama
Country
ZA
Original language
zu
Release
| Original network/platform | SABC 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 20, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 12, 2020 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | continue |