Mzansi Wethu announces a brand-new telenovela, ‘Homecoming’
Hot on the heels of the smash-hit Sibongile & The Dlaminis, Mzansi Wethu is proud to unveil its latest must-watch telenovela – Homecoming. Brought to you by the award-winning Tshedza Pictures, the series promises gripping drama, unforgettable characters, and all the heart viewers have come to love. Don’t miss the premiere on 28 July at 18:30, only on Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 161).
Set in the rural town of Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, Homecoming follows Zethu Hlongwane, played by Mpume “Six” Nyamane (Unmarried), a straight-A medical graduate hoping to become one of the country’s few Black female surgeons. But when things don’t turn out how she had hoped, with no job or placement, she is forced to return to the village she left behind.
There, Zethu finds herself at the crossroads of two worlds, that of western medicine and traditional healing when she meets Sifiso Kubheka, played by award-winning actor Thembinkosi Mthembu (Shaka iLembe, The River). Sifiso is a police officer by day and a traditional healer by night, challenging everything she thought she knew about love, healing and home.
“Homecoming is a story that speaks to so many South Africans. It is rich in emotion, grounded in culture and full of heart. We are proud to have a show on Mzansi Wethu that reflects the complexity and beauty of rural life in a way that feels fresh, honest and deeply relatable,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels.
Producer Lulu Hela also shares her excitement about working on the new production: “Homecoming is a deeply meaningful project for us. The title reflects a return to the places, people, and practices that shaped us. At the heart of this story is a powerful conversation between traditional and western medicine, two worlds often seen in opposition. Viewers can expect a rich, character – driven story that challenges, heals, and sparks conversation.”
Season 1 boasts an impressive cast list featuring a mix of talented fresh and familiar faces like Sipho Manzini (The Queen, iNkaba), Khombi Phetla (The River), Mpilo Mbatha (Shaka Ilembe, The River), Khayalethu Xaba (Shaka Ilembe, Lavish) and Amahle Khumalo (Empini).
Don’t miss the premiere of Homecoming on Monday the 28th July at 18:30, Mondays to Wednesdays on Mzansi Wethu (DStv Channel 163). Homecoming replaces Sibongile & The Dlaminis which comes to an end on Wednesday 23 July.
