Gomora (TV series)

Gomora is a South African television drama series produced by Seriti Films. It is an M-Net original production commissioned for M-Net's local interest channel Mzansi Magic.[1] The drama series replaces Isthembiso, which hasn't been renewed for a fourth season.[2] The series tells a story of two families in two different lifestyles and how their lives intertwine by a tragedy. The series is filmed in the Alexandra township, hence the name of the series.[3]

Gomora
GenreDrama

Crime
Thriller
Created byGwydion Beynon
Phathushedzo Makwarela
Kutlwano Ditsel
Amanda Lane
Written byGwydion Beynon
Phathushedzo Makwarela
Directed byZeno Pieterson
Starring
  • Katlego Danke
  • Zolisa Xaluva
  • Connie Chiume
  • Thembi Seete
  • Ntobeko Sishi
  • Siphesihle Ndaba
  • Ama Qamata
  • Siya Xaba
  • Sibulele Gcilitsana
Composer(s)Zethu Mashika
Country of originSouth Africa
Original language(s)Multilingual
Production
Executive producer(s)Kutlwano Ditsele
Thabang Moleya
Leanne Kumalo
Producer(s)Lulu Hela
Kutlwano Ditsele
Running time22-24 minutes
Production company(s)Seriti Films
DistributorNaspers
Multichoice
DStv
Release
Original networkMzansi Magic
Original release30 March 2020
Chronology
Preceded byIsithembiso

Plot

The series tells the story of two families, one of a man who has made his riches and success by illegal means from a bank he owns, the other of a well respected man in the community that struggles to make ends meet. Their two worlds collide in a botched hijacking attempt which sets their worlds into a complete downward spiral.[4][5]

The series explores the themes of social economic issues, the disparity between the low and upper-class members of South African societies, of which their contrast between them being brought to life through one of the most innovative filming styles.

Cast

The cast involves a number of veterans in the South African acting industry, with a few new additions.[6]

The trophy wife. She has managed to escape her lowly, humble township roots and is living the highlife as a socialite in Sandton. She is married to CEO and major shareholder of CBS Bank, Mbongeni (Themba Ndaba), who is found guilty of fraud. His death in a botched hijacking attempt brings her back into the kasi lifestyle.[7]

  • Mam'Sonto Molefe (Connie Chiume)

Thathi's mother. She is the puppet master in the township who orchestrated the hijacking which ultimately lead to her son-in-law 's death.

  • Gladys Dlamini (Thembi Seete)

A street-smart and tough social worker who believes in uplifting the community. She mediates the conflict between father and son in their home.[8]

  • Melusi Dlamini (Zolisa Xaluva)

An uptight, strict father. He previously had a relationship with Thathi and is now married to Gladys. He is a principal in the local high school. He expects his son to be an overachiever. He is looked upon by the community as a respected man, though his household can barely make ends meet.

  • Ntokozo Dlamini (Ntobeko Sishi)

The son of Gladys who seeks affection from his father Melusi, to no avail. Thus he joins a band of criminals and is involved in the botched hijacking, being responsible for pulling the trigger. His mood and habit changes, which becomes noticeable to his parents.

  • Buhle Ndaba (Ama Qamata)

Thathi's daughter. She finds herself in the township on account of his father's missing payments on school fees and life insurance.

  • Langa Ndaba (Siya Xaba)

Thathi's son, the first born of the family who also turns out to be Principal Dlamini's son.

  • Teddy (Sicelo Buthelezi)

A teenager who has been adopted by Gladys and Melusi due to the fact that his mother drinks a lot.

  • Pretty Molefe (Siyasanga Papu)

Thathi's younger sister. She carries resentment towards her as she has been in her sister's shadow all her life.

  • Mazet (Siphesihle Ndaba)

A female expert on hijacking cars trained by Mam'Sonto. She has lured Ntokozo into a life of crime and has a history with Ntokozo's dad.

• Tshiamo

She is the daughter of Pretty Molefe and Sbonga who is also the son in-law of Mam' Sonto

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References
  1. "Mzansi Magic announces new weekday series, Gomora". Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  2. "Mzansi Magic Cancels Isithembiso Drama". Quick Read Magazine. 2019-10-06. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  3. Broide, El (2020-03-10). "Gomora Telenovela Set To Thrill Local Audiences". People Magazine. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  4. "Get to grips with Gomora – Gomora". Mzansi Magic - Get to grips with Gomora – Gomora. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  5. "Mzansi Magic shares a preview of their upcoming series, Gomora". Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  6. "Ex-Generations stars team up in new telenovela". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
  7. Makhoba, Ntombizodwa (2020-03-14). "Gomora not gomorrah for television actress". CityPress. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
  8. yomzansi (2020-03-10). "Katlego Danke, Thembi Seete and more star in new drama series 'Gomora' | | YoMZansi". www.yomzansi.com. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
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