Series synopsis
Stokvel is a comedy television series that premiered on SABC 2 on July 2, 2003. It ended on July 8, 2012. It was created by Roberta Durrant, Joe Mafela. It stars Manaka Ranaka, James Ngcobo, Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Andrea Dondolo.
Stokvel is a South African television sitcom set in the vibrant and exciting world of stokvels, where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money.
Premise
Stokvel is a South African television sitcom set in the vibrant and exciting world of stokvels, where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Manaka Ranaka as Lerata Khumalo
- James Ngcobo as Mojo Khumalo
- Thembi Mtshali-Jones as Hazel Dube
- Andrea Dondolo as Ayanda Twala
- Tshamano Sebe as Biza
- Limakatso Manotwane as Masechaba Moletsane
- Moagi Modise as Budgets Naledi
- Lele Ledwaba as Pinkie Serobe
Supporting cast
- Erica Wessels as Lisa
- Siyabonga Melongisi Shibe as Richard
- Lebo Pelesane as Lucky
- Portia Gumede as Thembekile Khumalo
- Sello Sebotsane as Philane Phiri
- Dieketseng Mnisi as Masechaba Moletsane
- Ntobeko Rwanqa as Budgets Naledi
- Hamilton Dlamini as Mojo Khumalo
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 234 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | July 2, 2003 | December 24, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 26 | July 7, 2004 | December 29, 2004 |
| Season 3 | 26 | August 10, 2005 | February 1, 2006 |
| Season 4 | 26 | September 17, 2006 | March 11, 2007 |
| Season 5 | 52 | July 1, 2007 | September 21, 2008 |
| Season 6 | 26 | April 5, 2009 | September 27, 2009 |
| Season 7 | 26 | October 17, 2010 | April 10, 2011 |
| Season 8 | 26 | January 15, 2012 | July 8, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Stokvel is a South African television sitcom set in the vibrant and exciting world of stokvels, where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
July 2, 2003 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Stokvel is a South African television sitcom set in the vibrant and exciting world of stokvels, where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
July 9, 2003 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Stokvel is a South African television sitcom set in the vibrant and exciting world of stokvels, where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
July 16, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This season, the ladies have plans for Sweet Harmony to become bigger and better, including running their own bed and breakfast, holding a raffle and having a lot more fun – that is if tensions between Hazel and Masechaba don't lead to them splitting up. |
July 7, 2004 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 This season, the ladies have plans for Sweet Harmony to become bigger and better, including running their own bed and breakfast, holding a raffle and having a lot more fun – that is if tensions between Hazel and Masechaba don't lead to them splitting up. |
July 14, 2004 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 This season, the ladies have plans for Sweet Harmony to become bigger and better, including running their own bed and breakfast, holding a raffle and having a lot more fun – that is if tensions between Hazel and Masechaba don't lead to them splitting up. |
July 21, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This much loved institution is the dynamic backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
August 10, 2005 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 This much loved institution is the dynamic backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
August 17, 2005 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 This much loved institution is the dynamic backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
August 24, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Stokvels have been part of African culture for decades and are places where friends meet for companionship and good times and provide a social way of saving money. |
September 17, 2006 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Stokvels have been part of African culture for decades and are places where friends meet for companionship and good times and provide a social way of saving money. |
September 24, 2006 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Stokvels have been part of African culture for decades and are places where friends meet for companionship and good times and provide a social way of saving money. |
October 1, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. This institution is the backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. |
July 1, 2007 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. This institution is the backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. |
July 8, 2007 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. This institution is the backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. |
July 15, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This much loved institution is the dynamic backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
April 5, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 This much loved institution is the dynamic backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
April 12, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 This much loved institution is the dynamic backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
April 19, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Highlights of Season 7 include Mojo taking up cycling and competing in a race, Biza losing his manhood after being cursed, Biza and Philane get caught up in an internet scam, Masechaba being forced to replace the church counsellor and Lerata saving an African prince on one of Ayanda's township tours from choking in the tavern. |
October 17, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Highlights of Season 7 include Mojo taking up cycling and competing in a race, Biza losing his manhood after being cursed, Biza and Philane get caught up in an internet scam, Masechaba being forced to replace the church counsellor and Lerata saving an African prince on one of Ayanda's township tours from choking in the tavern. |
October 24, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Highlights of Season 7 include Mojo taking up cycling and competing in a race, Biza losing his manhood after being cursed, Biza and Philane get caught up in an internet scam, Masechaba being forced to replace the church counsellor and Lerata saving an African prince on one of Ayanda's township tours from choking in the tavern. |
October 31, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This much loved institution is the dynamic backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
January 15, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 This much loved institution is the dynamic backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
January 22, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 This much loved institution is the dynamic backdrop for the continuing activities of two stokvels in Diepkloof, Soweto. Stokvels have been a part of African culture for decades - a place where friends meet for companionship, good times and a social way of saving money. |
January 29, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SABC 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 2, 2003 |
| Last aired | July 8, 2012 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:30:00 |