Muvhango facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Muvhango |
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| Genre | Soap opera |
| Created by | Duma Ndlovu |
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| Directed by | Jedi Mulovhedzi Sipho Nhlaka Myeni Sibongiseni Zondi Tamie Madlakana Raai Mokoena |
| Creative director(s) | Nthabi Tau |
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| Executive producer(s) | Duma Ndlovu |
| Producer(s) | Herbert Hadebe Leo Phiri Malebo Mokoena |
| Running time | 24 - 26 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Word of Mouth Pictures |
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| Original network | SABC2 |
| Original release | 7 April 1997 – present |
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| Related shows | Imbewu: The Seed |
Muvhango is a popular South African TV show. It's a soap opera created by Duma Ndlovu. The show is broadcast on the public TV channel SABC 2. About 4 million people watch it every day!
The first episode of Muvhango was shown on 7 April 1997. It was the first TV drama to be mainly in the Tshivenda language. Later, it started using many South African languages. This was to show that different languages and cultures can bring people together. The creator, Duma Ndlovu, can speak all South African languages.
The show is based on a special idea: "umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu". This means "a person is a person through other people". It teaches that we are all connected and exist because of others. Muvhango has many family stories. These stories often show the differences between old traditions and modern ways of life. The Vhakwevho family usually represents the traditional side. Characters living in Johannesburg often show the modern ways.
In 2006, Muvhango was nominated for a South African Film and Television Award. This was for being one of the best soap operas.
Some actors have been on the show for a very long time. Dingaan Khumalo, Gabriel Temudzani, and Maumela Mahuwa are the longest-serving cast members. Dingaan Khumalo plays James Motsamai, a businessman. Gabriel Temudzani plays Chief Azwindini Mukwevho, the leader of Thathe. Maumela Mahuwa plays Nurse Susan Mukwevho, the Chief's senior wife.
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What the Story is About
The main story of Muvhango happens in two places: Johannesburg and Venda.
Life in Johannesburg
In Johannesburg, characters like James Motsamai, Khakhathi Mulaudzi, Gugu Nkosi-Zikalala, Imani Nkosi, Hangwani Mukhwevho, and Rendani Mukhwevho live busy lives. They work in big companies. Their stories often involve challenges in the business world. They deal with tricky situations and family connections at work.
Life in Venda
In Venda, the Mukwevho family leads the people of Thathe. Their lives are often about traditions and family duties. But even in this royal family, there are often disagreements and problems. The show explores how they handle these issues.
Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors and their characters in Muvhango:
Starring Actors
- Dingaan Khumalo as James Motsamai
- Gabriel Temudzani as Azwindini Mukwevho
- Maumela Mahuwa as Susan Mukwevho
- Zonke Mchunu as Imani Nkosi-Motsamai
- Bukamina Cebekhulu as Gugu Nkosi-Zikalala
- MacDonald Ndou as Khakhathi "KK" Mulaudzi
- Nathaniel Ramabulana as Tendamudzimu "Tenda" Mudau
- Murabeli Rasalanavho as Vho-Mukondeleli Mukwevho
- David Sebe as Vho-Gizara Mukwevho
- Regina Nesengani as Vho-Masindi Mukwevho
- Litebogo Molise as Teboho Mukwevho
- Sydney Ramakuwela as Mulalo Mukwevho
- Connie Sibiya as Vho-Hangwani Mukwevho
- Inocentia Makapila as Rendani Mukwevho-Mudau
- Azwimbavhi Litelu as Mpho Mudau
- Sharon Seno as Marang
- Tebatjo Mashishi as Kgosi Mulaudzi
- Humbulani Tsharani as Mulimisi
- Kingsley Ramabulana as Vhangani Ramasha
- Eunice Mabeta as Vho-Makhadzi Mukwevho
- Candy Magadimisa as Sharon 'Shaz' Mukwevho
Recurring Actors
- Jackie Nethomboni as Vho-Phusuphusu Mukwevho
- Phandelani Mulaudzi as Dee
- Vhavhudi Lidzengo as Vutshilo Mukwevho
- Amos Mulaudzi as Borosi Mukwevho
The Mukwevho Family and Their Businesses
The Mukwevho family is a very important royal family in Venda. Azwindini used to be the chief and had four wives. Vho-Masindi is the Queen Mother. Vho-Makhadzi is the oldest female leader in the family. Vho-Gizara is Azwindini's Royal Advisor.
Vho-Hangwani is a family member who lives in Johannesburg and owns a coffee shop called Dukathole. Her daughter, Rendani, works at the family business, MMC. Mulalo, another family member, has often tried to become the chief. He eventually became the chief of Thathe.
Some women in the Mukwevho family have chosen to have independent careers. Thandaza was the first woman from the family to get a corporate job. Susan Mukwevho became a nurse in Venda. Teboho Mukwevho owned a popular local restaurant. These women show how family members can also have their own successful careers.
Mukwevho Mulaudzi Constructions (MMC)
MMC is the main business of the Mukwevho family. It used to be called Mukwevho Mojalefa Constructions. Azwindini's father and his brother Albert started this construction company in Johannesburg. They wanted to help their families in Venda.
The current CEO of MMC is Gugu Nkosi-Zikalala. KK Mulaudzi owns most of the company's shares. Tenda Mudau is the Chairperson of the board. Rendani often represents her family at board meetings.
Qalabosha Constructions
Qalabosha Constructions is another big company. It was started by a well-known businesswoman named Thandaza Buthelezi. She left MMC with a business leader, Lerumo Mojalefa, and her friend James Motsamai. They created their own company, which was first called Basadi Constructions.
Later, Lerumo and Thandaza left the company. They left it in James Motsamai's hands. James changed the company's name to Qalabosha Constructions when he married Moliehi Zikalala. James is now the Chairperson and CEO of Qalabosha.
