by Thinus Ferreira
M-Net has commissioned a new drama series Ha Molefi for Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) as a father-and-son story which will debut on the channel on Monday 17 June at 20:00 as the two grapple with grief after the loss of a wife and mother.
Ha Molefe is produced by Clive Morris Productions and will have 13 episodes.
Ha Molefi is headlined by TJ Mokhuane, portraying the gay teenager Thabang Molefi from Pimville, Soweto who has lost his mother Mam' Linda.
He lives with his father Ntate Molefi, portrayed by Dingaan
Khumalo/DSK who is grieving the loss of his wife. According to Mzansi Magic "Together they set
off on a journey of discovery that lays bare their fears and hopes while
honoring Mam'Linda's memory".
Within the series, Thabang dreams of winning the all-round category at
the annual Ballroom/Vogue Nights and he draws inspiration from his late mother,
who was a musical sensation in the 90s and who always encouraged Thabang to
live his truth and follow his dreams.
Ntate Molefi, on the other hand, loves his son and has
accepted him as he is. "However, the recently widowed father has to learn that
he must go beyond just loving his son but also make the effort to open up to
him," Mzansi Magic says.
Shirley Adonisi, M-Net director of local entertainment channels, says "Ha Molefi is an emotional story about a relationship
between a grieving father and son, focusing on the raw and honest emotional
turmoil that both face, especially concerning the son's identity".
"As the home of local, Mzansi Magic is proud to bring
this inspirational story to our audiences and we hope that it will inspire. We
hope viewers will recognise and appreciate how a parent's love can manifest in
fear and how that can either grow or destroy a relationship."
