Umthetho S1. Sthembiso SK Khoza as Zola in Umthetho S1. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix isn’t slowing down when it comes to South African originals. Fresh off the success ofThe Polygamist, the streamer has unveiled the first images and teaser forUmthetho, an intense new crime drama premiering globally on August 14
Umthethois a South African adaptation of the Brazilian Netflix seriesBrotherhood,which ran for two seasons between 2022 and 2024. While it follows the same core premise, the story has been reimagined with South Africa’s prison system as its backdrop
What is Umthetho about?
The series follows Mbali, a talented public prosecutor played by Nqobile Nunu Khumalo. Her life is turned upside down when she discovers that her brother Moses, portrayed by Tony Kgoroge, is still alive and leading a ruthless prison syndicate
As if that weren’t complicated enough, their younger brother Sphelele also finds himself in grave danger. Left with no other choice, Mbali is forced to work alongside the very brother she believes belongs behind bars. Will she choose her family, or the law she has sworn to uphold?
Netflix has shared an <a href="https://comicvibe.com/steam-machine-can-now-run-windows-with-official-valve-drivers/” title=”Steam Machine can now run Windows with official Valve drivers”>official synopsis:“A skilled young public prosecutor is pulled into a brutal prison syndicate led by the brother she thought she lost, forcing her to choose between justice and family, law and survival, truth and betrayal.”
Who stars in Umthetho?
Alongside Nqobile Nunu Khumalo (Fatal Seduction) and Tony Kgoroge (Hotel Rwanda), the cast includes Given Stuurman (Invictus), Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo (Still Breathing), Sindi Dlathu (Unseen), Molefi Monaisa (Studying Under the Barrel of a Gun), Ernest Msibi (Rare Blood), Lungelo Madondo (Blood Legacy), Obed Baloyi (The Last Face), Mandla Gaduka (Avengers: Age of Ultron), SK Khoza, and Herald Khumalo
The series is produced by Black Brain Pictures, the studio behind series such asSide DishandBlack Gold. Mandla N (Loving Thokoza), Johnny Barbuzano (Fatal Seduction), and Jonathan “Jono” Hall serve as directors, while the screenplay was Boitumelo Masemola, and Makanaka Mavengere
Another South African hit for Netflix?
Netflix has invested heavily in South African productions in recent years, and with good reason. Series likeThe Polygamisthave attracted millions of viewers worldwide, andUmthethoappears to have all the ingredients to continue that success
The new series premieres globally on Netflix on August 14. Check out the first images below
Umthetho S1. Ernest Msibi as Scarra in Umthetho S1. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix
Umthetho S1. (L to R) Lorcia Cooper as Crystal Dlamini, Nqobile Nunu Khumalo as Mbali Dlamini in Umthetho S1. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix
Umthetho S1. (L to R) Sindi Dlathu as Agnes Khoza, Molefi Monaisa as Detective Bennet Tau in Umthetho S1. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix
Umthetho S1. (L to R) Molefi Monaisa as Detective Bennet Tau, Nqobile Nunu Khumalo as Mbali Dlamini in Umthetho S1. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix
Umthetho S1. (L to R) Sello Ramolahloane as Valaza, Sthembiso SK Khoza as Zola, Ernest Msibi as Scarra in Umthetho S1. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix
Umthetho S1. Ernest Msibi as Scarra in Umthetho S1. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix
Umthetho S1. (L to R) Given Stuurman as Sphelele Dlamini, Lungelo Madondo as Ntombi Sibiya in Umthetho S1. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix
