Series synopsis
Jiva! is a drama television series that premiered on Netflix on June 24, 2021. It ended on June 24, 2021. It was created by Bakang Sebatjane, Busisiwe Ntintili. It stars Noxolo Dlamini, Stella Dlangalala, Sne Mbatha and Candice Modiselle.
JIVA! is a fun and energy-packed drama series that follows the life of the talented street dancer Ntombi, who while juggling the demands of a dead end job, family responsibility and a rocky love life realises that her dance moves could be her ticket out of her working class neighbourhood in Durban. But first, she must overcome her fears, beat her rivals and sort out the chaos that is her family.
Premise
JIVA! is a fun and energy-packed drama series that follows the life of the talented street dancer Ntombi, who while juggling the demands of a dead end job, family responsibility and a rocky love life realises that her dance moves could be her ticket out of her working class neighbourhood in Durban. But first, she must overcome her fears, beat her rivals and sort out the chaos that is her family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Noxolo Dlamini as Ntombi
- Stella Dlangalala as Lady E
- Sne Mbatha as Zinhle
- Candice Modiselle as Vuyiswa
- Zazi Kunene as Nolwazi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | June 24, 2021 | June 24, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dala What You Must In Umlazi, Ntombi is torn between family duties and her dream of winning the Jiva Loxion dance competition. Will past tragedy stand in her way? |
June 24, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Trollies After bringing two frenemies on board, Ntombi struggles to complete her dance crew. Political scandal threatens to upend Vuyiswa's cushy lifestyle. |
June 24, 2021 |
| 3 |
Flash Round Vuyiswa's flakiness starts to get on Ntombi's nerves. Later at the club, the Trollies must impress the judges during a flash round — or be eliminated. |
June 24, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 24, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 24, 2021 |
| Runtime | 41 minutes |
| Status | ended |