Four new telenovelas and one new drama series are launching on South African television in June 2026 📺:
Telenovelas 📺
-Kwababa, produced by Singavision, premieres on 01 June 2026 at 19:30 on Mzansi Magic 📺
-The Polygamist, based on Sue Nyathi’s book The Polygamist and produced by Stained Glass, premieres on 12 June 2026 on Netflix 📺
-The Four of Us, produced by Tshedza Pictures and rumoured to star Sindi Dlathu, Rami Chuene, Sdumo Mtshali, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Magic Hlatshwayo, and Dumisani Dlamini, premieres on 29 June 2026 at 20:00 on etv 📺
-eGagasini: Waves of Change, set in Durban and centred around the music industry, produced by Stained Glass, premieres on 29 June 2026 at 19:30 on etv 📺
Drama Series:
-Bogaditsong: Sister Wives, starring Titus Matlou, premieres on 12 June 2026 on eVOD 📺
eVOD drops its First-ever Sepedi drama series, Bogaditšong
Music, betrayal, legacy, and survival take centre stage in Bogaditšong, the gripping new Sepedi-language multi-generational drama premiering exclusively on eVOD on the 12th of June.
Set in the ruthless world of the South African music industry, Bogaditšong follows the rise and collapse of the powerful Matlou dynasty. At the heart of the story are The Bright Sisters, a once-iconic female music trio whose legacy is haunted by their ultimate betrayal their husband and group founder, Titus Matlou.
Leading the stellar cast is, the music mogul Titus Matlou, played by Saint Seseli. A polygamist who has his jaws clinched in the Bright Sisters trio who so happen to be his wives.
Wife No. 1 being Manto Matlou played by Tsholofelo Matshaba the puppet master who has the other wives dancing to her tune.
Wife No 2 is Tshepang Matlou played by Motsaledi Setumo, the unseen wife whose caught in a love affair within her marital home.
Wife No 3 Precious Matlou played by Rorisang Mohapi, is the young gold-digging wife, who’ll do anything to seek the spotlight.
Other characters include the likes of Shoki Mmola, who plays Puseletso, the original Bright Sister and mother to Titus’s heir, King played by Wiseman Zitha.
Told predominantly in Sepedi, Bogaditšong brings a rich cultural authenticity and emotional depth to the screen, celebrating language, music, and storytelling rooted in South African identity while exploring universal themes of love, betrayal, power, and redemption. This drama is brought to life by Reserved Projects, well known in the industry for their contributions to post-production on some of our favorite shows.
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