Ithonga

Ithonga
GenreCrime
Created byTshedza Pictures
Written by
Directed by
  • Nozipho Nkelemba
  • Tebogo Mkhabela
  • Zolani Phakade
Starring
Country of originSouth Africa
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes260
Production
Executive producers
  • Phathutshedzo Makwarela
  • Gwydeon Beynon
  • Khanyi Nxumalo
ProducerTshedza Pictures
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22–24 minutes
Original release
NetworkMzansi Magic
Release3 March 2025 (2025-03-03) –
27 February 2026 (2026-02-27)

Ithonga was a South African drama series that premiered on Mzansi Magic in March 2025 and produced by Tshedza Pictures. It stars Bonko Khoza as twin brothers whose fates are mysteriously connected. Set in KwaZulu-Natal as it explores themes of family, destiny and the spiritual bond between twins.

Premise

Ithonga tells the story of twin brothers Banele and Sanele, whose lives are bound by destiny but divided by circumstance.[1][2] One brother lives a life of honesty and hope, while the other is drawn into a dark world of crime and betrayal.[3] Set against the backdrop of KwaZulu-Natal’s construction underworld, the series explores questions of identity, fate and the mystical bond shared between twins.[4][5] Blending elements of family drama, suspense and spirituality.[6]

Cast

Actor/Actress Character Seasons
Season 1
Bonko Khoza Banele & Sanele Magwaza Main
Siphosethu Mabaso Nqobizitha Pablo Ntanzi Main
Ayanda Borotho Thandeka "MaKhumalo" Magwaza Main
Nelisiwe Sibiya Zamahlobo "Zama" Ntanzi Main
Noluthando Ngena Mbali Dladla Main
Menzi Biyela Mbongeni Magwaza Main
Nkanyiso Mchunu Phindokuhle "Phinda" Ndlovu Main
Bonga Dlamini Themba Dladla Main
Unathi Mkhize Lethokuhle Dladla Recurring
Nqobile Mdladla Ayanda Magwaza Recurring
Simphiwe Ndlela Nokwanda "MaHlophe" Magwaza Recurring
Wanda Mdladla Lungelo Dladla Recurring
Precious Ndlovu Nonkululeko "MaMbhele" Dladla Recurring
Zodwa Nkosi Faith Ndlovu Recurring

Former cast

Actor/Actress Character Seasons
Season 1
Ntokozo Dlamini Gadla Recurring
Malibongwe Yawu Mduduzi Ntanzi Recurring
Anele Nene Nkosinathi Dladla Recurring
Zama Ngcobo Thulisile Recurring
Simthema Biko Young Banele Recurring
Simthemile Biko Young Sanele Recurring

Production

Ithonga is a South African drama series produced by Tshedza Pictures for Mzansi Magic.[7] It was created and written by Gwydion Beynon, Phathutshedzo Makwarela and Mandisa Mkhize and directed by Nozipho Nkelemba with support from Tebogo Mkhabela and Zolani Phakade.[8][9] It is filmed in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa giving the show a strong cultural and regional identity.[10] The series stars Bonko Khoza in a dual role as twin brothers, supported by a large ensemble cast.[11][12] Executive producers include Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Gwydion Beynon and Khanyi Nxumalo and uses a Multi-camera.[13][14]

Release

The series premiered on Mzansi Magic from 3 March 2025 to 27 February 2026, airing Mondays to Fridays at 20:30.[15][16][17]

References

  1. ^ Content, Sponsored. "Mzansi Magic presents iThonga: The story of a twin connection that defies fate". News24. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  2. ^ yomzansi (1 August 2025). "iThonga Teasers August 2025". YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  3. ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa. "Ithonga's runaway bride drama!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  4. ^ "'iThonga' is one of freshest narratives to hit our screens: star Bonko Khoza". TimesLIVE. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  5. ^ Mphoshomane, Unarine. "Bonko Khoza acting as twin on iThonga". Daily Sun. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  6. ^ Mdaka, Zintle (10 February 2025). "Bonko Khoza to star in a new TV drama series 'iThonga'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  7. ^ Nkosi, Simphiwe. "iThonga, Genesis and Inimba redefine South African storytelling". EWN. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  8. ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (24 February 2025). "Khoza takes on tough role in construction mafia drama series". Sunday World. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  9. ^ Seleme, Rae (8 February 2025). "Mzansi Magic's New Telenovela 'iThonga' to Replace 'Umkhokha: The Curse' - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  10. ^ "iThonga: a twin connection that defies fate". iThonga: a twin connection that defies fate. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  11. ^ Mdaka, Zintle (10 February 2025). "Bonko Khoza to star in a new TV drama series 'iThonga'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  12. ^ "Actor Bonko Khoza to star in new TV drama series about unbreakable bond between twins". TimesLIVE. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  13. ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi. "Mzansi Magic puts local stories in the spotlight!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  14. ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "Why so many soapies and telenovelas? Producers on SA's top TV trends". News24. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  15. ^ Hlalane, Reabetswe (10 February 2025). "Mzansi Magic Announces New Drama Series "iThonga" Premiering in March". OkMzansi. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
  16. ^ "iThonga: a twin connection that defies fate". iThonga: a twin connection that defies fate. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
  17. ^ Keteyi, Oluthando (20 February 2026). "'iThonga' finale date revealed as show earns 10 Safta nominations". IOL. Retrieved 3 March 2026.


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