The SABC Answers Questions About the End of Black Brain Pictures Telenovela: 'Paradys Didn't Connect with Enough Viewers in its Slot and That Reflects on the Show, Not on SABC2's Audience as a Whole'

by Thinus Ferreira

South Africa's TV and film industry is shocked about the end of the SABC's Paradys telenovela on SABC2.

The telenovela produced by Black Brain Pictures will wrap filming tomorrow, 23 October, with episodes that will play out on-air until February 2027.

TVwithThinus asked the SABC about what the end of Paradys means for the broadcaster's plans, announced earlier this year, to revitalise SABC2's content and programming and to relaunch this TV channel's ratings and ad income.

Mmoni Ngubane, the SABC's head of communications, says "We recognise that the end of a production is hard on the people who work on it, and we do not take that lightly".

"The SABC's contract is with the production house, not with the individual cast, crew or suppliers on the show. Those individuals are contracted by the production house, and how and when they are informed is managed by the production house."

"The SABC informed the production house of the decision not to renew well ahead of the season ending in February 2027."

"It's important to emphasise that Paradys is ending as planned, not early. It was commissioned for a full season of 260 episodes, and the production house is being paid for that full season."

"If filming ends on 23 October, that's because that is when production of the contracted season will be complete."

"No episodes have been cut and no one is being short-changed by the SABC."

Question 1

When the SABC announced Paradys earlier this year at the event, it was together with Pimville and other shows.

The broadcaster said these shows (and others) were part of relaunching SABC2's content drive and to lift ratings, bring viewers back, and increase advertising.

Given that Pimville ended after just a few months, and that Paradys didn't meet the ratings and revenue the SABC wanted, does it mean the SABC's start of a turnaround of SABC2 failed?

SABC response:

No. The SABC 2 turnaround is a multi-year programme, and it is measured on the channel's overall performance, not on any single title.

Renewing a schedule means launching new shows, keeping the ones that grow their audience and replacing the ones that do not. That is what is happening here.

Paradys was given a full season and assessed on the same audience and revenue measures as every other programme, and the result guides where SABC 2 invests next.

Pimville ended under different circumstances, which are dealt with separately.

Question 2

The SABC said that ratings and ad revenue decide whether a show returns.

As a public broadcaster, are all content in prime time on SABC1 and SABC2 as public channels subject to this or are there content that deserves to be on air and depicts certain people, languages, themes and stories that are shown regardless of whether its commercially viable content or have high or low viewership?

SABC response:

The mandate decides what we commission. Performance decides which programmes carry it.

As a public broadcaster, the SABC serves audiences in all official languages and carries news, education, children's content and local stories, much of it scheduled for its public value whether or not it is commercially viable.

That does not change, and Afrikaans drama remains part of what SABC2 will offer.

What audience and revenue performance decide is whether a particular programme is the right way to deliver that mandate.

The SABC earns most of its revenue from advertising and commercial activity, so a prime-time programme also has to attract an audience. When one does not, we replace it with something that serves the same audience better. We do not step back from that audience.

Question 3

The SABC said that Paradys in its 7pm timeslot got 275 000 viewers per episode and a 0.71% ratings and 2.2% audience share.

That seems very low for SABC2, and far lower than what 7de Laan, Muvhango, etc got when those shows were on air.

If Paradys couldn't get high enough ratings, does it mean that SABC2 has a viewership problem like SABC3 where there has been an erosion of ratings over years which can't be stopped?

SABC response:

One programme's ratings do not describe a channel.

Paradys did not connect with enough viewers in its slot, and that reflects on the show, not on SABC2's audience as a whole.

The comparison with 7de Laan and Muvhango also needs context. These shows built their audiences over many years, when viewers had far fewer choices.

Today, audiences split their time across more channels, streaming services and on-demand platforms, including SABC+. A new show has to win its audience in that environment, and that is the standard we hold it to.

Question 4

The SABC says Paradys will end in February 2027. Will a new programme immediately fill its/this timeslot after it concludes, or will there be a gap?

After 7de Laan ended, there was a substantial time where there wasn't a new show immediately, which likely led to audience drift, i.e. people who were in the habit of watching 7de Laan, didn't find or watch something new in that timeslot, fell out of the habit and never returned to SABC2. Is this an issue for the broadcaster?

SABC response:

SABC2 is already planning the programme that will take over the Monday to Friday 19:00 slot, with the aim of following on directly from Paradys.

Keeping viewers’ routine in that slot unbroken is part of the planning, which is why the work is being done now, four months before the final episode. We will announce the new programme in due course.

Question 5

Hundreds of people, including suppliers and service providers who worked on Pimville have still not been paid. What is the latest around this SABC production?

SABC response:

The SABC's contract for Pimville was with the production company, not with the individual cast, crew, suppliers or service providers, who were contracted by the producer.

Under that contract, the SABC paid the production company what was due. Paying the people and suppliers the production company contracted is that company's responsibility.

We are aware that some have not been paid, and we understand how difficult that is for them. The SABC's agreement with the producer has since come to an end.

SHOCKER. SABC Abruptly Cancels Afrikaans Coloured Community Paradys Telenovela from Black Brain Pictures on SABC2 After Single Season, Shocked Cast and Crew Have 10 Days to Wrap

by Thinus Ferreira

The SABC has abruptly cancelled the very popular Afrikaans telenovela Paradys on SABC2 set in a coloured community, produced by Black Brain Pictures, with the cast and crew who got just 10 days notice that filming will end on 23 October.

When the SABC relaunched SABC2 in February and gave Paradys the prime 19:00-timeslot, it cited Paradys and the now-imploded Pimville as cornerstones of new TV shows that the broadcaster would be launching as part of its overall plan to rebuild SABC2, which is struggling in the ratings, and to lure back viewers and advertisers.

The shocking cancellation of Paradys is searing, especially given that it was a brand-new show depicting South Africa's coloured community and their stories and struggles on the public broadcaster.

The axing of Paradys also leaves the Afrikaans TV news bulletin as the sole piece of regular Afrikaans content left on the channel.

Paradys replaced the cancelled 7de Laan in the 19:00 timeslot after two years and two months.

Paradys has a stellar cast of Lorcia Cooper, Ilse Klink, Zane Meas, Elton Landrew, Chantal Stanfield, Vaughn Lucas, and a supporting cast including Vuyo Ngcukana, Johny Klein, Obed Baloyi, Cindy Jantjies, Reginald Hufkie, Sasha-Lee Kelly, Dillan Park, Sharne Coetzee, Anton Jeftha and Shemane B. Harris.

Paradys is executive produced by Mpumelelo Nhlapo, Mandla N and Annelie van Rooyen, with Joanne Downing and Mamello Ngoepe as creative producers, and Piet Matipa as head writer.

The Paradys shuttering leaves hundreds of people without work, as well as support services being used by the production. Jacqui Achilleas is the SABC commissioning editor and Robyn Verweij the acting SABC2 channel head.

Paradys was one of the most watched shows on SABC2 and did was it supposed to: Pull in new viewers to the channel and bring in advertisers.

SABC2 has been struggling heavily with viewership since the axing of 7de Laan and Muvhango, with Paradys that was commissioned specifically as a heavy-hitting new Afrikaans telenovela to rebuild and anchor the channel's primetime, together with Pimville.

Paradys was highly praised for its authentic cultural representation and for bringing fresh Afrikaans storytelling back to a free-to-air public broadcaster channel, and for setting it in a coloured community like kykNET's Suidooster.

With the financially struggling SABC for whatever reasons, not able to sustain its own flagship telenovelas in primetime - both new shows on SABC2 are now gonners after months - it signals to the rest of South Africa's production industry that doing multi-episode series for the public broadcaster is a massive financial risk.

Paradys' absence will once again leave a massive gap for viewers who rely on the SABC for local content in their own language without having to pay for expensive satellite or streaming.

Insiders tell TVwithThinus that the shocked Paradys cast and crew got told last week, 13 October - just two weeks before the production ends filming - that Paradys is done and the SABC doesn't want to do more episodes.

"This came as a major shock, as the SABC launched Paradys as part of new turnaround strategy earlier this year," a source says.

Another insider notes that the "Paradys cast and crew were kept in the dark until the last minute and people are shocked that they are jobless in less than a week, especially around this time of the year."

It is also said by an insider that the SABC allegedly "had known for quite some time that they are not renewing Paradys for season 2".

"On their last review of the show they were quite positive and were apparently very happy with the telenovela and its performance, and the commissioning for a second season seemed imminent," says a source.

Says another person: "Let it be noted that they spent the minimum on publicity and marketing of the show".

Another insider said, "Paradys isn't getting a second season and we've not been told why not. The SABC apparently doesn't want a second season although the show performs well in the ratings. Paradys is doing great on SABC2 and is number 6 out of all of the SABC shows across its channels."

"Paradys is the SABC's only Afrikaans and coloured TV series. It makes no sense that a show doing so well for the SABC is getting pulled. The production company apparently tried everything possible."

The SABC was asked for comment on the cancellation of Paradys, which will be added here when received.

UPDATE Monday 19 October 2026 17:19: The SABC in a press statement says "SABC2 confirms that the Afrikaans telenovela Paradys will conclude its first season with its 260th episode in February 2027, and will not be renewed for a second season".

"Every programme we commission is given a full season to find its audience," the SABC says.

"As that season draws to a close, it is reviewed against two measures: the audience it attracts and the revenue it generates for the channel."

"Those results decide whether a show returns and where we invest next. This is how renewal decisions are made across the broadcasting industry, and it is how we make sure public and commercial resources go into content South Africans choose to watch."

"Paradys joined SABC 2 in February as part of the channel's new schedule. Between its launch on 23 February and 9 October 2026, the 19:00 broadcast averaged about 275 000 viewers per episode, with an audience rating of 0.71% and an audience share of 2.2%."

"Unfortunately, the show did not reach its audience or revenue targets for the slot, and on that basis it will not be renewed."

"Afrikaans remains part of the SABC's mandate to serve audiences in all official languages, it continues to be served across our platforms and the SABC is already working on how it will continue to deliver Afrikaans drama and entertainment."

"SABC2 thanks the production teams, the cast and crew of Paradys for their commitment and dedication throughout the season. SABC2 will announce the programme that will take over the Monday to Friday 19:00 slot in 2027."

ALSO READ: The SABC Answers Questions About the End of Black Brain Pictures Telenovela: 'Paradys Didn't Connect with Enough Viewers in its Slot and That Reflects on the Show, Not on SABC2's Audience as a Whole'

Actor Webster 'Neo' Kutoane dead at 39

by Thinus Ferreira

South African actor Webster "Neo" Kutoane, known for his role as Poni-Poni in the e.tv telenovela Isitha: The Enemy died on Sunday 22 February. He was 39.

The cause of Webster Kutoane's death is not yet known. He is survived by his wife, Malerato Kutoane Motaung, and their son, Ntando.

"We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of our cherished cast members, Webster 'Neo' Kuotane, who brought the memorable character of Poni-Poni to life on Isitha: The Enemy," says production company Black Brain Pictures that produces the show for e.tv.

"Through his portrayal of Poni-Poni, he delivered a performance that resonated strongly with audiences across South Africa. His talent, dedication, and ability to embody complex emotion made him a valued member of the Isitha: The Enemy family and a familiar face in homes nationwide."

There's been no statement from e.tv regarding Webster Kutoane.

Mandla N, Black Brain Pictures executive producer, said "The loss of a creative voice is something our entire industry feels deeply".

"This moment is not just about one individual. It reflects the broader realities many of us in the industry are facing right now. Behind every production, every show and every piece of work are people carrying immense emotional, financial and personal pressures."

"We have lost a creative genius and the impact reaches far beyond the work itself. In times like this, we are reminded that creativity comes from human beings who need support, stability and care, not just deadlines and deliverables."

"Mental health must be a central conversation in our industry, not an afterthought. For many freelancers, creatives and producers, the periods between projects bring uncertainty, financial strain and isolation."

"Learning how to navigate downtime, manage finances sustainably and maintain emotional well-being is essential, not only for individuals, but also for the future health of our sector as a whole. RIP to our dear brother."

"We hope this moment encourages deeper reflection and more meaningful conversations about how we support one another. The creative industry thrives on talent, but it survives on community, compassion, and a recognition that people must come first."

"Today, we mourn. But we also stand together in support of every creative navigating the challenges behind the scenes."

Paramount Africa burns off Black Gold in double episodes further raising fears about future of BET Africa

Thinus Ferreira

Paramount Africa is switching to burn off episodes of its Black Gold telenovela on BET Africa (DStv 129), further raising fears about the perilous future of BET Africa and Paramount Skydance's collection of TV channels available in Africa.

In a bizarre and unexplained move, Paramount Africa will now burn through double episodes of Black Gold on BET Africa from Monday 22 December.

Black Gold, produced by Black Brain Pictures and set in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, similar to Uzalo and Amalanga Awafani on SABC1, started with little fanfare in mid-August on BET Africa, and is moving to double episodes just four months later.

TV channels move to a scheduling strategy of double bills or more when they want to amortise content or programming to either get rid of it or burn through it as quickly as possible to get to a date whereby the timeslot is required for other programming.

Other reasons range from a TV channel shutting down as part of a termination decision, the relaunching of a TV channel, when it is changing ownership or when a TV channel is altering its channel proposition and the existing content gets dumped because it no longer fits.

Black Brain Pictures doesn't film and complete post-production on more than one episode of Black Gold per day. 

It therefore makes no sense for Paramount Africa or any channel provider to burn through more than one new episode per day of a soap or telenovela, since the return on investment - financially, ad revenue, and ratings - simply isn't there.

Channels deliberately stretch out the run of seasons of soaps and telenovelas to capture viewers and encourage habitual viewing for a series for as long as possible.

A second clue is when the double-billing playout of Black Gold starts - 22 December.

Not only is summer viewership of television in South Africa down during the warmer season when the potential total TV audience dips, but it plunges overall even further over the end-of-year Christmas period.

Broadcasters and TV channels don't start new and definitely no premium content during this period when sampling potential is down, let alone waste it by showing multiple episodes in double bills, stacking or omnibusses.

It therefore makes absolutely no sense for Paramount Africa and BET Africa to start wasting double episodes of an original airing - which is a bad idea at any time of the year - especially starting during the end stretch of December.

One of the only reasons it would be happening, is if Paramount Africa bought something - like Black Gold - and is now possibly scrambling to amortise it against the balance sheet and to get it all out and done and shown if BET Africa is to be shuttered. 

Paramount Global is reportedly shutting down all of its MTV-related TV channels in the United Kingdom by the end of this year. 

Paramount Africa was asked about the future of its TV channels, like MTV, MTV Base and others carried by Canal+'s MultiChoice on DStv, and whether those will also be shut down by the end of this year, but Paramount Africa said it had no comment.

If it is a case of BET Africa ending as a linear TV channel soon, burning off what remains of Black Gold's episode order in sudden double episodes daily, would fit with what TV executives and programmers are forced to do.

It's unknown if Black Gold will see a second season, with Paramount Africa's PR agency describing what remains as "the final stretch of the season" in a press release.

Black Gold is BET Africa's fourth local telenovela-styled series, following after Isono, Redemption and Queendom, which all had mixed success with viewers and in the ratings.

Isono and Queendom - both from Clive Morris Productions ran into financial problems and shuttered that inflicted big reputational damage on Paramount Africa, BET Africa and the production company that failed to pay the casts and crews of both shows.

Black Brain Pictures has since added Tina Jaxa as the character of Nomvelo Hlela, Enhle Mlotshwa as Azania Lwandle, Amogelang Telekelo as Mimi, and Nicole Bessick as Sasha Willems.

Paramount's BET Africa trying again with illegal mining weekday drama as Black Gold from Black Brain Pictures is set for 18 August with Nomalanga Shozi, Dawn Thandeka King and Sello Maake ka Ncube

Thinus Ferreira

After the disastrous Queendom Paramount's BET Africa division in South Africa is again trying to find and launch a successful, scripted, South African weekday drama and will start Black Gold, co-produced by Black Brain Pictures, on 18 August on BET (DStv 129) as a story set in the world of illegal mining.

Black Gold is set in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, similar to Uzalo and Amalanga Awafani on SABC1.

Black Gold is BET Africa's fourth big local telenovela-styled series, following Isono, Redemption and Queendom which all had mixed success with viewers and in the ratings and with Isono and Queendom - both from Clive Morris Productions - that ran into financial problems and shuttered.

Black Gold will start on BET Africa on 18 August with four episodes weekly from Mondays to Thursdays at 18:30.  

The Black Gold cast includes Nomalanga Shozi in her first lead role, as well as Dawn Thandeka King and Sello Maake kKaNcube.

Black Gold revolves around Amandla Zungu, portrayed by Nomalanga Shozi, who is cast out of her ancestral home after she's falsely accused of her father's murder.

Amandla Zungu is then forced into the dangerous world of illegal mining, where she "rises through the ranks to reclaim her legacy and confront the woman who stole everything from her" according to a logline from the production. 

Florence, portrayed by Dawn Thandeka King, is responsible for orchestrating the betrayal, while Sello Maake KaNcube plays the role of Tom Motsepe - Florence's secret lover and co-conspirator.

Mandla N, Black Brain Pictures executive director, says "Creating Black Gold was a game-changing experience - it shook us as much as it will shake the audience".

"Partnering with BET on this co-production is more than just making a show - it's about reinvesting in our industry, breaking barriers, and taking a bold step forward for local storytelling and long-term growth. Black Gold is raw, emotional, and unapologetically authentic storytelling."

Monde Twala, senior vice president and general manager of Paramount Africa and lead for BET International, in a prepared quote, says "Black Gold is a celebration of African storytelling at its finest - rich in culture, layered in emotion, and driven by a stellar cast that brings these powerful characters to life".

"At BET Africa, we are committed to showcasing narratives that reflect the beauty, strength, and complexity of black lives."

"This series is a tribute to black resilience, black love, and the unbreakable spirit of our communities."

Isiphetho: How e.tv communicated poorly for another new local show's launch.

by Thinus Ferreira

Similar to its inadequate PR communication a year ago for two new shows (one of which already tanked and got cancelled) e.tv once again seemed to have failed with a haphazard PR communication strategy for its new show Isiphetho that started on Monday night.

With e.tv once again not properly communicating with media before, and in the lead-up to, a local production, it again raises questions as to whether this is a bug or a recurring feature.

It doesn't appear that e.tv knows how to rope in and have a dynamic communication process or strategy around PR for new big-budget productions, wants to learn how other broadcasters and streamers do it, or has a desire to figure out the standard practice of doing media for a show launch where it benefits both the broadcaster and media in a way that unlocks value for the TV channel, press and the specific show.

Several South African media and journalists covering television and shows like e.tv and Isiphetho were once again left completely gobsmacked about what they consider to be very badly done and borderline non-existent communication in the lead-up to this show. 

On 4 March, Thapelo Ramatsui, then e.tv marketing and communications specialist according to an email signature and now e.tv brand specialist according to the latest email signature, did an email blast at 2:42pm to tell media to watch e.tv that night at 9:28pm for a "special announcement" that would be made on-air.

Keep in mind that most journalists and media no longer work at 9:28pm, that some travel, have families, and that some are not at TV sets, or have access to a TV set at that time due to travel or other arrangements and engagements - and were not able to watch at 9:28pm.

The special announcement turned out to be a short e.tv video promo to announce that e.tv has commissioned a new telenovela called Isiphetho from Black Brain Pictures, produced by Mandla Ngcongwane ("Mandla N") which would start soon on the channel. 

On both that day, as well as again on 6 March, TVwithThinus asked e.tv to please send information about the telenovela announcement and Isiphetho - since e.tv didn't bother to do another email blast after the first one on 4 March asking the media to watch, to actually tell the media what the announcement was.

e.tv ignored both requests.

It took the clock to tick until 11 March for e.tv to do another email blast - in all caps and with a typo - to send out a press release "INTORDUCING ISIPHETHO". This press release noted that Isiphetho would start on e.tv on 15 April at 18:30.

After this, there were no further press releases received around Isiphetho until the series suddenly started on 8 April on e.tv - a week earlier. 

Several media TVwithThinus asked, knew nothing about the date change. 

They were also not made aware if or whether any media launch event for Isiphetho would take place, whether there would be any press day with either in-person or virtual one-on-one interviews with the cast and crew, or any virtual one-on-ones or roundtable sessions done on Zoom before the show would start airing.

No digital screeners were sent to media for possible review or background purposes - something that has become common the last few yeas for both new local and international series. 

On Sunday - a weekend and just a day before the moved-up TX launch of Isiphetho - e.tv and Isiphetho held what could be termed a media launch event at the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site in Muldersdrift, Gauteng. 

Out of the various so-called influencers and media that e.tv and Isiphetho did tell and invite and who managed to attended, the return on the investment was one online print article that was published by City Press newspaper on Monday 8 April and that comes up in a google search. 

An online search doesn't yield any other article results of the day.

Several media asked, had no idea that e.tv would do this Isiphetho media launch, were not invited, not told and not communicated with and not told whether there would be any virtual media day before the show's start on e.tv. 

Besides the physical event, e.tv PR and Isiphetho apparently did nothing virtual, with none of the information or speeches at the event which were shared if there were any, with no transcripts of what was said, and no press release afterwards on either the Sunday or Monday for the show.

On Tuesday TVwithThinus became aware that Isiphetho actually started on e.tv the night before. 

Asking other media on Tuesday, out of the group polled, only one knew of the show's date change from 15 April to 8 April. The rest didn't know and had no communication or PR interaction from e.tv around Isiphetho at all.

UPDATE Wednesday 10 April 16:24 - On Wednesday afternoon, e.tv issued a press release about Isiphetho, noting that "ISIPHTHO - DESTINY KICKS OF WITH 3.3 MILLION VIEWERS!" with the mistake in the all-caps subject-line repeated in the body copy of the press release.

ALSO READ: TV CRITIC's NOTEBOOK. e.tv's latest publicity failure for new local shows underscores South African television's growing PR disaster as global players (rightly) do the proper work and get the attention.

After denying it e.tv now confirms it has cancelled sex-filled telenovela The Black Door as Black Brain Productions spin out some characters to resurface in new show Isitha The Enemy.

by Thinus Ferreira

After denying it's happening e.tv has cancelled The Black Door after just a year on air, with the sex-filled telenovela from Black Brain Pictures axed and getting replaced by another telenovela from the same production company.

After e.tv and the producers said they plan to keep The Black Door on-air for multiple seasons shortly after the show's debut, the production has been axed although e.tv publicity a month ago still denied that it's happening.

The Black Door producers were quickly forced to course correct on e.tv orders after the show made its debut in April 2022 and had to tone down several of the sex-filled risque aspects of the show following negative reaction from viewers. 

The show however continued production, although questions were raised later in 2022 on whether The Black Door would get more seasons. 

On 6 April TVwithThinus asked e.tv whether The Black Door has been cancelled. e.tv publicist Siyabonga Mposula responded and said "the show continues but with a story that is far more family-accommodating".

A month later, on 4 May, e.tv publicist Karabo Nkabinde in a press release suddenly confirmed that The Black Door has been cancelled and is getting replaced by a "new primetime family-orientated" telenovela Isitha - The Enemy. 

Isitha - The Enemy will take a section of The Black Door's already established characters and create a new telenovela out of the Sokhulu family and the "struggles to keep their family together in the face of adversity as new challenges and new rivals come onto the scene".

"We are committed to bringing the best South African local content to our viewers and we have to remain receptive to their changing needs and preferences," says Helga Palmer, eMedia head of local programming about cancelling The Black Door and replacing it with Isitha - The Enemy.

"With this in mind, we are excited to usher in the spin-off series, Isitha – The Enemy.  This story proves to be like no other, with a big focus on family feuds, drama and intrigue, peppered with some comedic elements."

Mpumelelo Nhlapo, executive producer at Black Brain Pictures, in a prepared statement says "We strategically intended for The Black Door to run for one year".

"Our goal was to break new ground and to push the boundaries of South African television. The greater vision has always been to tell the story of the Sokhulu family as a multi-chapter series that allows us to explore different themes in dynamic and interesting ways."

Show creator Mandla N, creative director at Black Brain Pictures, says "We can't wait for viewers to see how this new chapter delves deeper into the world of the Sokhulus as we explore new characters, new conflicts, and new challenges that will test their strength and resilience".

According to e.tv, Isitha - The Enemy will "pick up from a royal homestead in eSwatini".

"Here, we find out what happened to Chuma Sokhulu who was presumed dead in The Black Door chapter of the Sokhulu story. It promises to be a gripping drama with captivating storylines and exciting performances. The stunning visuals coupled with unexpected twists and turns as the story unfolds, will take viewers on a thrill ride that will keep them on the edge of their seats".

The cast of Isitha - The Enemy will include Sipho Ndlovu, Khanyisani Khwesa and Dawn Thandeka with Thobani Nzuza reprising his role along with some other actors from The Black Door.