Veteran actor Patrick Mofokeng leads a strong cast in this hit new telenovela.
Lingashoni tells the story of a high-flying businessman who goes on the run after narrowly escaping an attempted murder. But he loses his memory. He is eventually discovered by a farmworker and her two children, after which he begins a new life with the family until a series of flashbacks leads him to recall who he truly is.
Patrick Mofokeng (Invictus, A Million Colours) is joined on-screen by Thuli Thabethe (Isibaya), Thato Molamu (The Queen, All Access Mzansi), Luzuko Nkqeto (Grassroots, Isithembiso, Jacob’s Cross), Siyabonga Sepotokele (The River, Grassroots, Isibaya) and Zukisa Matola, veteran actress of multiple hit South African shows such as The Queen, Isithembiso, The Wild, Saints and Sinners and Ring of Lies.
“This story has the hallmarks of a hit telenovela series with twists and turns that will explore the concept of family, blended family drama, high stakes, the dark underworld of crime and suspense that will keep viewers engaged with every episode,” says Nomsa Philiso, the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.
“We have observed that our valued 1Magic viewers have become accustomed to juicy storylines and exceptional talent. Therefore, we are excited that these two elements meet political power and crime in what looks set to be a thriller.”
The exciting new telenovela is produced by Stained Glass TV, the company behind multiple hit shows such as eHostela and Ifalakhe.
