Netflix South Africa launches its first-ever film collection, welcoming viewers into the realm of ‘Mjoloville’. Umjolo presents four intriguing films that follow four women’s individual love lives as they go through the complexity of relationships, commitment, and self-discovery. Between November and February, a new enticing film will be released each month, showcasing a distinct phase in each woman’s journey.
Mjolo (Slang for ‘courtship’, when you are dating someone), basically means dating. It’s derived from ukujola which means to dating)
The first film is set to premiere on 8 November 2024, streaming only on Netflix. It follows Lethu (Sibongiseni Shezi), an event-planner maestro, hopeless romantic, and dreamer who seems to have it all: she’s successfully running her own business, booed up with the perfect man, and backed by a supportive network of family and friends.
Lethu’s life takes a hellish turn when her health is compromised, shattering the illusion of a perfect relationship with her fiancé, Lucky (Tyson Mathonsi). She leans on her friends Amanda (Thobeka Shangase), Zanele (Sibusisiwe Jili), and Thoko (Londeka Sishi) for support. Now at a crossroads, Lethu is trapped in heartbreakville, unable to break free from the emotional turmoil.
South Africa’s most famous MC and content creator, Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi, brings his signature blend of wit and charm to the screen as the film’s narrator — Mam Sbosh. Umjolo: The Gone Girl also boasts an impressive roster of veteran talents, including Baby Cele and Meshack Mavuso as Tina Redman’s adoring parents and seasoned actors Gugu Gumede and Ntando Mncube.
Cast include
- Sibongiseni Shezi
- Tyson Mathonsi
- Sibusisiwe Jili
- Londeka Sishi
- Thobeka Shangase
- Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi
- Gugu Gumede
- Ntando Mncube
- Baby Cele
- Meshack Mavuso
- Tina Redman
All four films in the collection are produced by the award-winning production company Stained Glass, which has been at the forefront of iconic South African television shows for a decade, with executive producers Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Pepsi Pokane, Thuli Zuma . directed by Fikile “Mr Fix” Mogodi, Mthunzi Dubazana, Zuko Nodada, Raphael Chillis Mhlongo
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