Ithonga is 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. One brother lives a life of honesty and hope, while the other is drawn into a dark world of crime and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of KwaZulu-Natal’s construction underworld, the series explores questions of identity, fate and the mystical bond shared between twins. Blending elements of family drama, suspense and spirituality.
Cast Actor/Actress CharacterSeasonsSeason 1Bonko KhozaBanele & Sanele Magwazacolspan="1"Siphosethu MabasoNqobizitha Pablo Ntanzicolspan="1"Ayanda BorothoThandeka "MaKhumalo" Magwazacolspan="1"Nelisiwe SibiyaZamahlobo "Zama" Ntanzicolspan="1"Noluthando NgenaMbali Dladlacolspan="1"Menzi BiyelaMbongeni Magwazacolspan="1"Nkanyiso MchunuPhindokuhle "Phinda" Ndlovucolspan="1"Bonga DlaminiThemba Dladlacolspan="1"Unathi MkhizeLethokuhle Dladlacolspan="1"Nqobile MdladlaAyanda Magwazacolspan="1"Simphiwe NdlelaNokwanda "MaHlophe" Magwazacolspan="1"Wanda MdladlaLungelo Dladlacolspan="1"Precious NdlovuNonkululeko "MaMbhele" Dladlacolspan="1"Zodwa NkosiFaith Ndlovucolspan="1"
Former cast Actor/Actress CharacterSeasonsSeason 1Ntokozo DlaminiGadlacolspan="1"Malibongwe YawuMduduzi Ntanzicolspan="1"Anele NeneNkosinathi Dladlacolspan="1"Zama NgcoboThulisilecolspan="1"Simthema BikoYoung Banelecolspan="1"Simthemile BikoYoung Sanelecolspan="1"
Production Ithonga is a South African drama series produced by Tshedza Pictures for Mzansi Magic. 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. It is filmed in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa giving the show a strong cultural and regional identity. The series stars Bonko Khoza in a dual role as twin brothers, supported by a large ensemble cast. Executive producers include Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Gwydion Beynon and Khanyi Nxumalo and uses a Multi-camera.
Release The series premiered on Mzansi Magic from 3 March 2025 to 27 February 2026, airing Mondays to Fridays at 20:30.
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