The long-running SABC soap-opera Uzalo is about to enter one of its most exciting chapters yet as the feared Amantaliyane biker gang storms into KwaMashu, unleashing a ruthless takeover that threatens to shift the balance of power forever. Making their explosive debut on 10 July 2026, SAFTA-winning actors Abdul Khoza and Londeka Sishi join the award-winning telenovela as siblings Ma-Ten-Ten and Lungsta, a formidable force that is as calculated as it is unpredictable.
Leading the notorious Amantaliyane gang, Ma-Ten-Ten arrives in KwaMashu following Nkunzi’s arrest with one mission: Seize control of the Mhlongo empire! Charismatic, stylish and dangerously intelligent, he hides behind designer clothing and effortless charm, making it almost impossible to spot the ruthless criminal beneath the polished exterior. Having grown up in an orphanage, his harsh upbringing shaped a philosophy of survival where loyalty is earned, and people are expendable. Alongside him is his foster sister Lungsta, the brilliant strategist behind the gang’s operations. Beautiful, confident and fiercely intelligent, she possesses an uncanny ability to read people’s strengths and weaknesses before using them to her advantage.
As Amantaliyane’s reign of terror spreads across KwaMashu, no one will be safe. Alliances will crumble, old scores will be settled, and the battle for power will turn deadlier than ever.
“Every great story needs characters who completely disrupt the world we’ve come to know.” – Gugu Zuma-Ncube, co-founder of Stained-Glass Productions.
“Ma-Ten-Ten and Lungsta are layered, compelling and unpredictable. They don’t simply arrive to cause chaos. They challenge every character around them and force impossible choices. We are excited for viewers to experience this new era of Uzalo.” Added Gugu Zuma-Ncube
Along with the foster siblings we meet Amataliyane member Cash Money, played by Mbuso Zulu, whose fearless presence and unwavering loyalty to Amantaliyane quickly establish him as one of the gang’s most intimidating enforcers. As the biker gang tightens its grip on KwaMashu, Cash Money proves to be a force that leaves a lasting impression.
Just when viewers thought they had seen the last of him, Phefeni, played by Lungani Mabaso, makes a dramatic return to Uzalo. Last seen fighting for his life after being shot and left for dead in the aftermath of the heist that led to Nkunzi’s imprisonment, Phefeni resurfaces with unexpected ties to the feared Amantaliyane biker gang. As his past collides with his present, who can blame him if vengeance is on his mind?
Uzalo continues to evolve through bold storytelling and unforgettable characters. Viewers can catch the arrival of Ma-Ten-Ten and Lungsta on Thursday, 10 July 2026, Phefeni on Monday, 13 July 2026 and Cash Money on Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Uzalo airs Monday to Friday at 20:30 on SABC 1 also simulcast on SABC Plus.
