Series synopsis
Housekeepers is a crime drama mystery television series that premiered on 1Magic on October 6, 2018. It ended on June 25, 2022. It was created by Portia Gumede. It stars Thando Thabethe, Paballo Koza, Mangaliso Ngema and Gabriel Mini.
When nurse June is framed for killing her patient, her daughter, Linda, leaves her law career to exonerate her mother.
Premise
When nurse June is framed for killing her patient, her daughter, Linda, leaves her law career to exonerate her mother.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Thando Thabethe as Linda Ndlovu
- Paballo Koza as Mtho Ndlovu
- Mangaliso Ngema as Peter Zwide
- Gabriel Mini as Detective Conway
- Zikhona Sodlaka as Boniswa Zwide
- Fezile Makhanya as Khwezi Zwane
- Xolile Tshabalala as Noluthando Ngubane
- Andile Mxakaza as Dumi Zwane
Supporting cast
- Lorcia Cooper Khumalo as Ashley McCoy - Mkhonto
- Noxolo Dlamini as Thobi Zwane
- Lindani Nkosi as Clive Ngubane
- Zandi Nhlapo as Zinhle Zwane
- Lorraine Moropa as Katleho
- Zodwa Nkosi as Phindi
- Connie Chiume as Maria Motsepe
- Mike Mvelase as Maximum 'Max' Dumakude
- Bohang Moeko as Thabang Kabelo Molefe
- Bongani Moussa as Fana Zwide
- Masasa Mbangeni as Nomahlubi
- Tiffany Barbuzano as Colonel Venter
Guest cast
- Linda Sokhulu as Prudence Yeni
- Alan Duncan as Jeremy
- Aron Khunou as Priest
- Melissa Vundla as Make up Artist
- Peter Phoko as Katlego's Boss
- Sthembiso Mkhize as Bachelor
- Katlego Setlhare as Sexy Girl 1
- Lavia Mafukaduvha as Sexy Girl 2
- Busiswa Mambi as Vuyo
- Bubele Mgele as Vuyo's Husband
- Katlego Rantsatsi as Vusi
- Vusi Shongwe as Zweli
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 6, 2018 | December 29, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 15, 2020 | September 7, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 13 | April 2, 2022 | June 25, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Crazy Wedding A scandalous Zwide wedding ends in bloodshed and turns the life of a young woman upside down. |
October 6, 2018 |
| 2 |
Loose Ends, Bad Plans Peter discovers something horrifying about his wife. Eunice takes a gamble that puts her in Boniswa's cross hairs. |
October 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Within Reach Maria assumes Eunice's disappearance is another one of her stunts. Linda has to navigate a new world in order to save her mother. |
October 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
If Seeking Revenge, Dig Up Two Graves The news of the Zwide murders is met with mixed emotions by the Ngubanes who had strong ties with them. The new detective assigned to the Zwide case has Linda cornered as his main suspect. Detective Conway takes the opportunity to blackmail Linda to be part of his dangerous mission. |
June 15, 2020 |
| 2 |
Meet The Ngubanes Linda's undercover stint is compromised when she meets an old friend at the Ngubane's event. Mkhonto is impressed by Linda and makes her an offer that traps her in their deadly home. |
June 22, 2020 |
| 3 |
Secrets Come To Light The bloodied knife gives Detective Miya confirmation about Linda. Conway wants Linda to get rid of Maria before Miya gets to her. Mkhonto and Miya's secret affair is exposed. |
June 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Linda's trauma worries all those around her and a surprise visit from an old friend doesn't ease Linda's suppressed guilt. |
April 2, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Linda and Mtho leave Diepsloot behind, but the sibling's new life is tested. Khwezi lodges himself into Cindy's life as part of his plan to advance his position in his family. |
April 9, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Linda races against time to protect a traumatised Mtho. Thobi and Dumi discover that someone made a mess of Cindy's murder and they are determined to find the culprit. |
April 16, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 1Magic |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 6, 2018 |
| Last aired | June 25, 2022 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |