The home of local Mzansi Magic continues its winning streak in offering viewers the very best in local content, as it announces its intriguing newest telenovela.
The 130 episode My Brother’s Keeper will premiere on DStv Channel 161 on Monday 23 October at 19:30 and it replaces the award-winning Gomora, which comes to an end in its fourth season.
The eagerly anticipated My Brother’s Keeper is set to debut on DStv starting Monday, October 23rd, at 19h30. The compelling telenovela steps in to fill the void left by the conclusion of the acclaimed show Gomora now wrapping up its fourth season.
Boasting a cast of skilled and renowned actors, the new drama includes talents like Wiseman Mncube, Zola Nombona, S’dumo Mtshali, Lindani Nkosi, Nelisa Mchunu, and Rosemary Zimu.
Produced by Rhythm World, the production team behind Umkhokha, My Brother’s Keeper unfolds the narrative of a family entangled in a lethal power struggle.
Centered around Nqubeko, portrayed by Wiseman Mncube, the determined and ambitious son of a mistress who is weary of being relegated to the sidelines by his father, the story follows his transgression of the customary ‘ukungena’ rules. Nqubeko’s pursuit of power leads him to his brother’s widow, Fakazile (played by Zola Nombona), the woman wielding control over the Shabalala family empire.
Yet, Nqubeko’s relentless quest for supremacy and his insatiable need for his father’s approval set him on a collision course with his four half-brothers, endangering the Shabalala family and its future. The series delves into the corrosive influence of greed, unraveling a gripping narrative of ambition and familial bonds.
Shirley Adonisi, the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net, comments on the series: “We’ve consistently delivered top-tier local entertainment across diverse genres to our viewers, and with the forthcoming premiere of ‘My Brother’s Keeper,’ we’re excited to present yet another expertly crafted and well-written show to our DStv Compact audience.”
Adonisi adds, “Telenovelas hold a special place in our viewers’ hearts, and we’re looking forward to expanding our impressive and versatile content lineup with a series that promises to captivate and entertain.”
The multitalented and star-studded cast of My Brother’s Keeper includes Wiseman Mncube (Shaka iLembe, The Wife); Zola Nombona (Lockdown); S’dumo Mtshali (Isibaya, Blood Psalms); Lindani Nkosi (Housekeepers, Adulting); Nelisa Mchunu (Isibaya, Isithembiso, Isifiso); and Rosemary Zimu (Thato ya Modimo).
“We have always offered our viewers the best in local entertainment in a variety of genres, and with the upcoming premiere of My Brother’s Keeper, we’re pleased to bring another well-written and expertly produced series to our DStv Compact viewers,” said Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.
“Telenovelas are a much-loved genre, and we look forward to growing our impressive and versatile content slate with a show that is sure to keep us all intrigued and entertained.”
Produced by Rhythm World – the team behind the hit telenovela Umkhokha – My Brother’s Keeper is the tale of a family drawn into a deadly succession battle of its own making.
It tells the story of Nqubeko, played by Wiseman Mncube, the headstrong and overambitious son of a mistress who is tired of being side-lined by his father. Nqubeko decides to break the rules of ‘ukungena’ by going after his brother’s widow, Fakazile (played by Zola Nombona), the woman who holds the controlling power to the Shabalala family empire.
But Nqubeko’s mad quest for power and need for his father’s approval puts him on a collision course with his four half-brothers, threatening to tear down the Shabalalas and their future. Who will emerge victorious and who will be casualties?
A story about the corrupting nature of greed, My Brother’s Keeper also stars Vuyiseka Cawe, Hlengiwe Lushaba-Madlala, Nkanyiso Mchunu, Sparky Xulu, Raphael Griffiths and Nthabiseng Kgosana.