The River 5, Full Story, Cast Summary, Teasers The River is the story of Khanyisa, a mine-owner who has a strong commitment to her family. She also wants to maintain her luxurious lifestyle. Lindiwe is married to Zweli Dikana. She is the mother of Andile, Mbali, and Nomonde Dikana. Their home is a large mansion located in Pretoria East.
Many of the residents of Refilwe who are employed by the mine are struggling financially. Malefu Mokoena, her three children – Dimpho and Itumeleng – and their mother, Malefu Mokoena, live in Refilwe. Tumi is adopted by Thato Mokoena and discovered as a newborn baby, unknowing to anyone but Malefu.
The River 5 Full story
The River is a South African television show produced by Phathu and Gwydion. The show was created by M-Net, and produced by Tshedza Pictures on the 1Magic channel of DStv. Showmax is Naspers’ streaming platform. Since 2019, Mzansi Magic has shown reruns every weekday night at 19:00, and Mzansi Wethu has been showing older reruns at 20:00.
Sindi Dlathu became the co-executive director of the fourth season in 2021. They announced in November 2021 that a fifth and final season would premiere on February 7, 2022. Later, they confirmed that the sixth and final series would begin on February 6, 2023.
Season six features Sindi Dlathu, Presley Chweneyagae, Siyabonga Thwala, Tsholofelo Matshaba, Tinah Mnumzane, Bheki Mkhwane, and Brenda Mhlongo. The cast also includes Lunga Mofokeng, Lunathi Mampofu, Galaletsang Koffman, Matshepo Sekgopi, Thapelo Sebogodi, Tina Dlathu, Thapelo Ramotshehla, Siya Sepotokele, Chuck Shisane Wa Sekgobela, Linda Mtoba, Kagiso Rathebe, and Nokuthula Ledwaba.
The story takes place in Pretoria and focuses on South Africa’s mines. The discovery of a diamond in the river that runs between the poor township Refilwe, and the wealthy neighborhood Silver Lakes is a blessing turned into a curse.
The River Profile Summary
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Show title | The River |
| Creators | Phathu Mawarela and Gwydion Béynon |
| Production Company | Tshedza Pictures |
| Network | M-Net |
| Channel | 1Magic (on DStv) |
| Streaming Service | Showmax (Naspers streaming service) |
| Premiere Date | 2019 |
| Reruns Schedule | Mzansi magic (Weekdays, 19:00). |
| Mzansi wethu (Alternate reruns starting 2021 at 20:00) |
Cast and Crew of Generations
Presley Chweneyagae as Cobra
Presley Chweneyagae’s Profile Summary
| Born | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South African |
| Profession | Actor |
| Notable role | Tsotsi: Starring role of Tsotsi |
| Achievement | Academy Award for Foreign Language Films (Tsotsi). |
| Film Debut | Tsotsi (2005) |
| Theatre Projects | North West Arts (Mmabana Arts Foundation), A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, Cards (Grahamstown Arts Festival). |
| TV Debut | Orlando (2000, SABC TV) |
| Mini-series | When We Were Black (2007) – The poet |
Presley Chweneyagae Career
Presley Chweneyagae is a South African actress born in 1984. He is best known for playing the lead in Tsotsi which won him the Academy Award for Foreign Language Film during the 78th Academy Awards.
Tsotsi made his feature film debut, despite having previously appeared in community theater and plays.
Chweneyagae was a part of many productions at North West Arts, now called Mmabana Arts Foundation. He appeared as Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Grahamstown Arts Festival and in the play Cards.
In 2000, he began his television career with the SABC TV mini-series Orlando. In 2006 he played The Poet, in the miniseries When We Were Black.
Hlomla Dandala as Zweli
Hlomla Dandala Profile Summary
| Name | Hlomla Dandala |
| Nationality | South African |
| Profession | Actor, presenter, director |
| Television Roles | – Derek Nyathi in Isidingo (1998-2001) Jacob’s Cross – title role – Presenter for All You Need is Love (2002-2003). Jet Hlatswayo at End Game |
| Other TV Series Roles | – Interrogation Room – Tsha Tsha – Gaz’lam – Scout’s Safari – US Daytime Series – Majola Tindileni in Zero Tolerance Season 2 – Jozi-H Jacob’s Cross |
Hlomla Dandala career
Hlomla is a South African director, actor and presenter. You may recognize him for his TV roles such as Derek Nyathi from Isidingo (1998)-2001), Jacob’s Cross and hosting All You Need Is love from 2002-2003.
He plays the role of Jet Hlatswayo in the SABC1 show End Game. Jet is the Environment Minister caught up in a political plot. He has also appeared in series such as Interrogation Room and Tsha Tsha.
Dandala portrayed Majola Tindleni during the second season SABC1 drama Zero Tolerance.
He also directed episodes of South African dramas like Hard Copy and Generations. He directed The Bet for the Heartlines film series on SABC2 in 2006.
He has appeared in movies such as Fools (1997) and Red Dust (2004). He has also appeared in TV movies such as Coup! He also appeared in the TV movie Coup!
Dandala played a leading role in Jozi-H, a South African-Canadian drama series. Jacob’s Cross was broadcast on M-Net Series.
Lawrence Maleka as Zolani
Lawrence Maleka Summary
| Year | Role/Show | Note: |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Presenter of The Gadget Show on Soweto TV | Lawrence began his career as an announcer on the community TV channel Soweto TV. |
| 2012-2014 | Co-host: Star Gist | Lawrence hosted the Celebrity gossip show alongside Vimbai Mutinhiri in this period. |
| 2014 | Contestant – I Love South Africa (e.tv) | Lawrence was a contestant on the Season 1, Episode 5, of e.tv’s game show. |
| 2015 | Presenter – Lotto Powerball | He took over from Fezile Makhanya to present the lottery show that airs on e.tv every Tuesday and Friday. |
| 2015 | Actor – isiBaya (Mzansi Magic) | Lawrence played Don Webster in the Mzansi Magic soapie isiBaya’s third season. |
| 2016 | Host: Clash of the choirs SA (Mzansi Magic). | He replaced Bonang Matheba, who was the host of the reality series. This role played a major part in his career. |
| 2016 | Co-host – Club 808 (e.tv) | Joining Boity Thulo, he made his debut as a new co-host on the youth and lifestyle show. |
| 2017 | Host The Final Cut (SABC3) | Lawrence hosted SABC3’s reality competition series where contestants competed in weekly drama challenges to win roles on SABC drama series. |
Lawrence Maleka Career
Lawrence Maleka, a South African actor and host, is well known. You may recognize him as the host of the Mzansi Magic reality series Clash of the Choirs South Africa. He took over for Bonang Matheba in 2016 during the third season.
Lawrence previously co-hosted AfricaMagic Entertainment’s celebrity gossip show Star Gist with former Big Brother contestant Vimbai Muthinhiri from 2012 to 2014.
In 2009, his journey into the entertainment industry started when he hosted The Gadget Show for Soweto TV. Lawrence has hosted a number of shows for the broadcaster over the years including Ziyamporomo, Street Radio and many others.
He hosted Coca Cola Happiness, a promotional program for Coca Cola in 2011. Lawrence appeared in the Season 1 Episode 5 of I Love South Africa in 2014. He was a celebrity participant on that show. Lawrence was joined by two other contestants who appeared in that episode: performance poet Busisiwe Gqula, and singer Bucie nqwiliso. They were both chosen to be Choirmasters for Clash of the Choirs.
OTHER ACTORS OF THE RIVER 5.
- Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe Dlamini
- Tinah Mnumzana as Flora
- Tsholofelo Matshaba as Kedibone Mokoena
- Thembinkosi Mabutho
- Tango Ncetezo as Paulina
- Thapelo Sebogodi as Khabzela
- Matshepo Sekgopi as Dimpho
- Chuck Shisana in the role of Detective Tshabalala
- Thoko Ntshinga as Nomhle
- Ferry Jele in Veronica
- Siyabonga Sepotokele as Njabulo (as Siya Sepotokele)
- Maduvha Madima as Minister Lufuno Joyful Mudau
- Shannon Esra as Sandra Stein
- Nkanyiso Bhengu as Pastor Mdluli
- Lunathi Mampofu as Emma
- Phoenix Baaitse is Doctor
- Nokuthula Ledwaba as Angelina (as Nokuthula Mavuso)
- Sphamandla dhludhlu is Mavusana
- Charmaine Mtinta as Zungazi
- Winnie Ntshaba as Zodwa
- Stephen Manaka (as Chukudu Manaka), Police Captain
- Nhlanhla Mdlalose as Philani
- Saint Seseli as Kgopolo Mabona
- Samson Khumalo is Uncle Moses
- Chumani Panas as Kidnapper Boss
- Jose Domingos as Bank Manager / Wilson
- Bheki Mkhwane as Bukhosi
- Katleho Sinivasanas as Lekau (as Katleho Sinivasin)
- Muzi mthembu as Dr Zikala
- Nolwazi Shange-Ngubeni as Gugu
- Slindile Nodangala as Nolwazi
- Nhlanhla John Lata as Mpendulo (as John Lata)
- Cornet Mamabolo as Lerumo (as Cornet Mamabulo)
- Smash Afrika Presenter
- Neo Matsunyane as News Reporter (as Neo Monyetsane)
- Vusi Kune as Hlophe Uncle
- Brenda Mhlongo as Nomafu
- Vuyo Biyela as Mlilo
