Isitha: The Enemy S4 brings new cast & explosive drama
While several fan-favourite shows have been cut from the e.tv lineup, Isitha: The Enemy has proven it still has unfinished business. The hit drama is back for a brand-new season, much to the excitement of viewers and us here at TV Mzansi.
Created by Mandla N and produced by Black Brain Pictures, Isitha: The Enemy returns for a gripping Season 4, premiering Monday, 27 April 2026. This new chapter dives deeper into truth, consequence, and the brutal cost of survival, where the line between family and enemy is no longer just blurred, it is completely erased. This season, power is no longer hidden in the shadows, it is fought for in the open.
With fresh faces, rising tensions, and explosive rivalries, Season 4 promises even more of the intense drama that has kept audiences hooked from the very beginning.
Meet the new cast joining Isitha: The Enemy Season 4
Bongani Gumede as Sam Gumede
Joining the cast is Bongani Gumede as Sam Gumede, the long-lost younger brother of Solly Gumede, a man the family believed to be dead. Having lived in exile in Tanzania during the apartheid era, Sam’s return is far from a warm reunion. Quiet, calculated, and commanding, he wastes no time asserting himself within the Gumede family. While he positions himself as a stabilising force, particularly for Nomsa, his true intentions remain unclear and potentially dangerous.
Andile Mxakaza as Zikali “Mapholoba” Ngcobo
Matching Sam’s threat is Andile Mxakaza as Zikali “Mapholoba” Ngcobo, a former mayor turned ruthless underworld kingpin. Calm, strategic, and deadly, Mapholoba is on a mission to avenge his daughter’s death and rebuild his empire, positioning himself as one of the most dangerous men Esihlahleni has ever seen.
Harriet Manamela steps in as Dorcas
Veteran actress Harriet Manamela steps in as Dorcas, Martha’s outspoken aunt who knows too much and says even more. Bold, dramatic, and always hustling, Dorcas thrives on chaos and proximity to power. With her sharp tongue and deep knowledge of secrets, she quickly becomes a disruptive force in everyone’s business.
Luyanda Zuma joins as Dabulamanzi
2025 Miss SA finalist Luyanda Zuma joins as Dabulamanzi, a young, beautiful, and conflicted ithwasa caught between tradition and the life she dreams of. Forced into a path she never chose, Dabulamanzi wrestles with loyalty, fear, and her own moral compass, bringing a fresh and emotional layer to the story.
Mpilo Mbatha as Ongeziwe Junior “OJ” Ngcobo
Rounding out the new additions, Mpilo Mbatha plays Ongeziwe Junior “OJ” Ngcobo, a compassionate medical student trying to escape his father’s dark legacy who brings light into Thenjiwe’s life, while Calvin Ratladi joins as Bhubesi, Kamavovo’s loyal sidekick in the sangoma world.
Together, these new faces arrive into a community that is rising, refusing to be victims of greed and corruption. The law closes in. Secrets are exposed. And the illusion of control begins to crumble.
With new faces, rising power, and explosive storylines, Season 4 of Isitha: The Enemy promises relentless drama, shocking twists, and a battle for control where only the strongest will survive. In this season, no one escapes unscathed. Because in Esihlahleni, the truth does not set you free; it demands a price.
