‘Mpondoland’ coming to Mzansi Magic this December

This December, Mzansi Magic welcomes viewers to the mystical and richly fertile land of KwaKhonjwayo in the new drama Mpondoland, the channel’s first IsiMpondo language series premiering on Sunday 07 December at 20:00.

KwaKhonjwayo is a lush marijuana-cultivating village where the ground is holy, spirits communicate in water and leadership is a sacred gift from the ancestors. Here viewers will meet Mkhondwana (played by Thembekile Komani), the reluctant heir set to take over as the ‘Green thumb’ of the village but does not want to.  However, despite his doubts due to his future plans to eventually leave the village for the city to pursue his artistic interests, he accepts this powerful role.

No sooner has he agreed, a greedy, power-hungry outsider and big pharmaceutical villain, Pele-Pele (played by Tina Jaxa) arrives, demanding that the villagers sell her their marijuana plantations, throwing the once-harmonious world of KwaKhonjwayo into utter chaos. Mkhondwana must be resolute as a leader and continue the resistance against the takeover by an adversary who will do anything to get what she wants and at any cost. This is not an easy feat for Mkhondwana, who is at heart a peace maker and not a fighter.

This powerful tale of identity, greed, self-discovery, responsibility, will engage viewers with its rich storytelling, compelling characters and a world where legacy still reigns supreme.

“This story can be seen as a celebration of African spirituality, heritage and the power of community. Mkhondwana’s journey is one that will resonate as it is about finding strength in vulnerability and honouring the past while facing the future. We are proud to bring this unique and culturally rich narrative to our viewers,”  says Shirley Adonisi,  M-Net‘s Director of Local Entertainment Channels.

Don’t miss Mpondoland, a gripping new drama that bring culture and spirit to life,  premiering this December on your home of local Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161).