Showmax has just premiered the much-anticipated third season of The Wife. The smash hit Showmax Original is back with what we believe will be the most explosive season yet.
Season 3 centres on two star-crossed lovers, Naledi and Qhawe played by Gaisang K. Noge, and by DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Favourite Rising Star winner Kwenzo Ngcobo, dubbed “the Woolworths of amadoda” by Twitter fans.
The chemistry between Qhawe and Naledi
Naledi and Qhawe’s instant chemistry set Twitter alight in Season 2, but Kwenzo says their love story is just beginning. “When two lovers meet, it’s always an exciting and lovey-dovey situation,” says the Port Shepstone-born actor. “However, a few months later, challenges begin to emerge. That’s when the drama begins.”
Season 3 picks up with Naledi kidnapped and the Zulu brothers’ crimes now front page news – and those are just the first of the obstacles Naledi and Qhawe will have to overcome this season. Qhawe is the sweetest of the Zulu brothers – but still part of a formidable crime family. And Naledi? Well, the Zulu brothers may have finally met their match in their in-laws-to-be.
It’s a story about two people fighting for love.
– Kwenzo Ngcobo
“What Qhawe and Naledi have is beautiful. People will witness this couple facing numerous challenges and their world being rocked hard. There are many people who are in love but are in situations that make it difficult for them to love each other, and I believe this story will be very relatable to them. It’s really something beautiful’, Kwenzo adds.
One thing about Qhawe and Naledi, they love each other.
Gaisang K. Noge
“Their relationship is a journey but even in that journey, they continue to love each other. Even through obstacles, they continue to be madly in love all the way”, says Gaisang, who hails from Vaal. She says she hopes viewers will find the new season healing, “I don’t want people to be afraid of love,” she says. “I hope this season brings fans joy and makes them excited to put themselves out there and to love again.”
The most viewed series on Showmax ever, The Wife won the 2022 DStv Mzansi Magic Viewers’ Choice awards for Kwenzo (Rising Star) and Abdul Khoza (Best Actor), with Bonko Khoza winning Best Actor and Abdul Khoza Best Supporting Actor at the 2022 SAFTAs, where The Wife was up for 10 awards, including Best Telenovela.
The Wife Season 3 cast
Zikhona Sodlaka is back in her SAFTA-nominated role as Mandisa. Khanyi Mbau and Mondli Makhoba return as Zandile and Nkosana – the lead couple in Season 2. Mbalenhle Mavimbela is also back as Hlomu, the Season 1 lead, with Linda Majola returning as her brother Langa. We get the first glimpse of SAFTA winner Wiseman Mncube who replaces Bonko Khoza as Mqhele.
Season 3 expands beyond the Johannesburg taxi industry to Royal Thabeng and the North West, introducing new cast like Sello Motloung as Naledi’s father, Kgosi. Kwaito legend and Bongo Maffin’s Stoan Seate joins as Sefako, Qhawe’s rival for Naledi. Lungelo Mpangase plays Xoli, Sambulo’s love interest. Motsoaledi Setumo porttrays Tshidi, Naledi’s older sister. Terrence Ngwila is Detective Baloyi while Thabang Lefoa plays Tsietsi.
There’ll also be bigger roles this season for Sipho Ndlovu, SAFTA nominee Thulane Shange, and Swelihle Luthuli as Zulu brothers Sambulo, Mqoqi and Ntsika.
Watch the latest teaser for The Wife Season 3
