Muvhango is a South African television soap opera, created by Duma Ndlovu. It is broadcast on the public TV channel SABC 2, and has an average of 4 million daily viewers.[1] The first episode was aired on 7 April 1997. It was the first Tshivenda language TV drama,[2] but later became multilingual in order to showcase that languages and cultures of South Africa should be used to unite rather than divide. The creator of Muvhango is Zulu by ancestry, but can speak and is fluent in all South African languages.
On tonight’s episode of Muvhango:
Susan convinces Azwindini to ditch his hard-nosed approach to parenting to regain Muvhango’s trust. Hangwani takes her role as the health police far too seriously for Shaz and Vhutshilo’s comfort. Rendani makes a shocking discovery when Detective Lebone pays her an unexpected visit.
What will happen next on Muvhango:
Mpho asks Tendamudzimu if he killed Hulisani. Susan and Azwindini learn about the pregnancy. Vho-Masindi and Vho-Mukondeleli are only too happy to put Gizara on a diet.
Catch the full month’s soapie teasers for May here.
Main Characters:
- Sindi Dlathu as Nomthandazo Buthelezi
- Maumela Mahuwa as Susan
- Murabeli Rasalanavho as Vho-Mukondeleli
- Raphael Griffiths as Vusi Mukwevho
