SABC2 just launched Pimville - a new telenovela set in Soweto that explores love, ambition, and betrayal while celebrating resilience and community spirit.

Produced by Bakwena Productions, this series captures authentic township life with its exceptional cast. 

MEET THE LEAD CHARACTERS

Pimville features a stellar South African cast:

- Gail Mabalane plays Phello Mohapi, a determined woman facing love and betrayal in Soweto

- Matli Mohapeloa is Mmusi Mohapi, a charming man caught between power and loyalty

- Thapelo Mokoena portrays Kenneth Tumagole, a community leader tested by ambition

- Keke Mphuthi stars as Naledi Tumagole, fighting to protect her family

- Mondli Makhoba plays Vusi "Jobe" Sithole, a reformed hustler rebuilding his life

- Michelle Mosalakae is Zinzi Sithole, whose quiet strength masks years of pain

- Fulu Modibedi portrays Rofhiwa "Rofhi" Ndou, caught between love and loyalty

- Clementine Mosimane plays Mme Mathapelo, the wise matriarch guarding secrets

- Jesse Suntele is MJ, an aspiring musician facing temptation

- Eve Rasimeni portrays Mo'Gurl, a street-smart friend hiding her pain

- Sipho Ndlovu plays Somfana "Demethi" Mazibuko, whose actions impact the community

- Mandla Gaduka is Quincy, a hustler with a surprising moral compass

- Thabo Malema portrays Jones, proving friendship is both blessing and curse

- Charmaine Mtinta plays Sis Aya, the neighborhood's mother figure

- Lillian Dube is Rakgadi wa Friestata, an elder whose wit defines Pimville's soul

"Pimville is a love letter to the township spirit - raw, vibrant, and enduring," says Rashaka Muofhe from Bakwena Productions. SABC's Dichaba Phalatse adds that the show "mirrors our society, capturing its struggles, dreams, and triumphs."