The dancer, presenter and actor Thato Dithebe who plays the role of a designer Neo in e.tv’s fashion drama House of Zwide tells Sunday World that landing a role in Kokota Piano has been the biggest highlight for him.

Dithebe’s teenage character Tshepang in the upcoming drama series has a deep love for music, but an even deeper love for his family and tight crew of friends.

“He is just another kid with a big dream, who genuinely does everything out of love but whose actions are always misunderstood until the end.”

“What you can expect from him is some of the best music SA TV has ever heard, big credit to JR, and a feel-good story about a young man balancing life, family, and the many challenges,” says the actor.

The show also includes Gomora stars such as Obakeng Kgwedi and Leera Mthethwa, Skeem Saam stars such as Molefi Monaisa and Thabang Lefoa, Scandal! star Bathabile Mashigo and actor Noel Baloyi.

HIS ROLE IN ‘HOUSE OF ZWIDE’
The muti-talented media personality Thato Dithebe also reveals that his House of Zwide character Neo and his Kokota role Tshepang are different.

Dithebe adds that while his Kokota character is very energetic and active, his House of Zwide character is laid back and cool.

Viewers of the e.tv fashion drama were introduced to Neo by Alex Khadzi (Warren Masemola). He is a talented fashion designer at House of Zwide who is in a relationship with Ona (played by Nefisa Mkhabela).

DStv reveals in a statement: “Kokota is a youth-centred story about one of the most impactful subcultures to come out of Africa. We can’t wait for our audience to be immersed in its world each Sunday night as it occupies the primetime slot.”

DStv viewers can watch Kokota from Sunday, 10 September at 8pm on Mzansi Magic (channel 161).

Many fans congratulated her as they wished her to carry her baby and deliver well.

After announcing the news, she even shocked fans as she walked with a den of lions.

As if that was not enough, Gogo Maweni shared beautiful pictures showing she had bought a new car.

What a beautiful way to celebrate her birthday: by buying herself a car and wishing herself a happy birthday.

“Today marks the day I got to earth 🌍 and I didn’t come to play. Ya’ll better know what time it is when I pull up!”

Gogo Maweni husband rituals
Gogo Maweni. Image via Instagram @dr_maweni
GOGO MAWENI TAKES HER HUSBAND TO THE RIVER FOR RITUALS
Almost always, Gogo Maweni would visit the river to make rituals for her work.

She usually goes down to the river with women who will be assisting her or when she is helping them.

We rarely saw Gogo Maweni hanging with her husband doing some rituals.

Indeed, everything has its time to start as Gogo Maweni and her husband go to do rituals together.

Her husband was sitting far from her wife, who was closer to the river.

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MZANSI REACTS
Most fans were shocked to see Gogo Maweni and her husband at the river-making rituals.

“Kodwa into entle iyanconywa. UTata umphethe kakuhle akafikanga enje kaloku siyamazi. Hayi siyabulela Gogo 💜❤️♥️”

Nozuko is left alone after messing up. Funeka and Nontle must learn how to recover from this setback and fight crime.

NEXT ON GQEBERHA: THE EMPIRE
Funeka plays with danger in an attempt to protect her business. Nozuko atones for her actions.

Find out what else is going to happen during the month of September in Gqeberha: The Empire here.

ALSO READSOAPIE QUIZ: How well do you know ‘Gqeberha: The Empire’? WIN R1 000 in cash!

ABOUT
Gqeberha: The Empire is a South African telenovela set in the Friendly City and revolving around the polygamous marriage of Luzuko, a successful businessman who is husband to three very different wives.

The series is about a man who seemingly has it all: family, love, money, power, glory and respect.

Original music is by Brendan Jury and the theme song is by Bonga Percy Vilakazi and Sabelo W Zwane.

Watch the latest Gqeberha: The Empire episode on Mzansi Magic from Monday – Friday at 21h00.

MAIN CAST
Zikhona Sodlaka as Bulelwa “Bullet” Mxenge
Kay Bikitsha as Nozuko Mxenge
Anele Matoti as Msimelelo Makwetu
Unati Guma as Funeka
Zandile Msutwana as Zimkhita Mxenge
Mbulelo Grootboom as Luzuko Mxenge

Mr Kgomo gives Melita a hard time at work as revenge. Kwaito learns that he can’t get a refund for the cancelled getaway. Khwezikazi feels the weight of the business pressures and Lehasa’s demands.

If you missed some episodes find more Skeem Saam Episodes to watch here.Khwezikazi tries to get Lehasa to settle their matter out of court. Jacobeth is outraged by Elizabeth’s disappearance. Melita’s friend encourages Melita to fight Mr Kgomo head on.

 

Read all about what’s happening in Skeem Saam in September over here.

ABOUT SKEEM SAAM
The story follows the lives of the residents of Turfloop who face daily trials and tribulations as they climb the ladder to success.

The show first aired in October 2011. It has gone on to become one of South Africa’s most beloved dramas. By thrusting teens into adult scenarios, it’s become a hit with TV viewers of all generations. Its ‘coming of age’ premise continues to set it apart from rival soapies, too.

WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH SKEEM SAAM
Episodes airs on SABC1 Mondays to Fridays at 18:30, DSTV Channel 191. If you’re unable to catch the latest episode when it airs, we’ll be publishing full episodes shared on SABC’s YouTube channel. Stick with us, and you’ll never miss a show again.

MEET THE CAST
Actor Role
Clement Maosa Zamokuhle Seakamela
Cornet Mamabolo Thabo Maputla
Patrick Seleka Katlego Peterson
Africa Tsoai John Maputla
Harriet Manamela Meikie Maputla
Eric Macheru Leeto Maputla
Dieketseng Mnisi MaNtuli Seakamela
Shoki Mmola Celia Magongwa
Mogau Motlhatswi Mapitsi Magongwa
Masilo Magoro Charles Kunutu
Lydia Mokgokoloshi Koko Mantsha
Lerato Marabe Pretty Seakamela
Molefi Monaisa Wallet Rakau
Putla Sehlapelo Alfred Magongwa
Makgofe Moagi Charity Ramabu
Skhumbuzo Mbatha Mpho Manaka
Elizabeth Serunye Principal Thobagale
Cedric Fourie Lehasa Maphosa
Thabo Mkhabela Leshole Mabitsela
Amanda Manku Elizabeth “Lizzy” Thobakgale
Vusi Leremi Clement Letsoalo
Bongani Madondo Sifiso Ntuli
Tshepo Senatle Koloi Shivambo
Phophi Ratlabala Cindy Khuzwayo
Inocent Sadiki Sthoko Seakamela
Sebasa Mohale Doctor Hlongwane
Patrick Bokaba Advocate Bobape
Authors Molepo Captain Malebana
Oratilwe Maitisa Eunice Nkadimeng
Oupa Manamela Babeile
LizzVan Deventer Candice
Tebogo Modisane Alfios
Pebetsi Matlala Mokgadi
Clevy Sekhala Dennis
Aubrey Makola Ramashala
Luyolo Zitha Mfundo
Keamogetswe Leburu Bonhle
Nozipho Langa Glenda Mogotsi
Lebohang Elephant MR Kgomo
Lebohang Chidi Carol
Samukele Mkhize Khwezikazi Gasela

Funani tells Faith to go back to the drawing board, while Sandile celebrates the great work he did, only to be disappointed by the news later on.

NEXT ON HOUSE OF ZWIDE
Pearl stays behind when she learns that both Mampho and Molefe are working late and discovers how Molefe has been blackmailing Catch the latest episode every weekday at 19:00 on e.tv – or check TheSouthAfrican.com for the episodes after they have aired.

ABOUT
When Ona, a young talented township girl who dreams of being a fashion designer lands an internship at the famous House of Zwide, she believes it is the turn of luck she had been waiting for.

Little does she know that the deep secrets of her past are buried in the House of Zwide. She later discovers not only is she the daughter of the fashion icon running the label, but the man she adores as her father was the hitman who killed her mother.

Ona must now choose between revenge or seizing her destiny.

On 24 June, the channel released the official trailer for House of Zwide. The show premiered on 19 July 2021 on e.tv.

The lead character is described as ambitious and independent woman who loves fashion.

SEE THE MAIN CAST HERE
The main cast includes the following characters and the actors who play them:

Cast / Real Name Character
Vusi Kunene Funani Zwide
Winnie Ntshaba Faith Zwide
Motlatsi Mafatshe Uncle Molefe
Jeffrey Sekele The Godfather Isaac
Matshepo Maleme Rea
Khaya Dladla Lazarus
Nefisa Mkhabela Ona Molapo
Shalate Sikhabi Shoki
Noah Cohen de villiers
Karabo Mapongwa Keletso
Paballo Mavundla Sandile
Londeka Mchunu Zanele
Lois Du Plessis Pearl
Lwazilubanzi Mthembu Nomsa
Gaisang Noge Mampho
Linda Nxumalo Soka
Sikelelwa Vuyeleni Nambitha
Wanda “Blaq” Zuma Nkosi