Overview
Izingane zeS'thembu is a South African reality television series that follows the lives of businessman Musa Mseleku's children as they navigate young adulthood in a polygamous family.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Introduces the five older Mseleku siblings Mpumelelo, Abongwe, Sne, Lwandle, and Mpilo as they transition into young adulthood beyond Musa Mseleku’s household. Mpumelelo begins following his father's polygamous path with partners Vuyokazi and Tirelo, ending the season with both pregnant. Abongwe moves to Johannesburg for her studies, while Sne balances single motherhood and Musa intervenes to enforce family heritage and responsibilities.
Season 2
Centers on family unity under pressure as the siblings face relationship challenges, personal milestones, and growing internal friction. Hierarchy disputes strain Mpumelelo's household, resulting in Vuyokazi exiting the arrangement. Abongwe opens up more about her personal identity and sexuality while in Joburg. Mpilo turns 21 and confronts cultural expectations, while Lwandle steps out to focus on his own romantic life.
Season 3
Focuses heavily on Mpumelelo’s expanding romantic life, customary marriage steps, and partner conflicts. Mpumelelo introduces a new girlfriend, Amahle Biyela, and pays lobola for her as mamkhulu, sparking friction with Tirelo. Tirelo grapples with feeling sidelined before accepting Mpumelelo's proposal in the finale. Meanwhile, Abongwe tries to restore peace during a group getaway as communication breakdowns worsen among the siblings.
Season 4
As patriarch Musa Mseleku deals with health challenges, pressure shifts onto the siblings to step up, navigate struggling businesses, and protect the family legacy. The scope widens beyond the original five older siblings to actively include the younger generation: Mnini, Owami, Mawande, and Thando.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Mpumelelo "Sbindi" Mseleku
Self
Snenhlanhla "Sne" Mseleku
Self
Abongwe Mseleku
Self
Lwandle Mseleku
Self
Mpiloenhle "Mpilo" Mseleku
Self
Tirelo Kale
Self
Mnini Mseleku
Self
Owami Mseleku
Self
Mawande Mseleku
Self
Thando Mseleku
Self
Musa Mseleku
Self
Nokukhanya "MaYeni" Mseleku
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Izingane zeS'thembu is a South African reality television series that follows the lives of businessman Musa Mseleku's children as they navigate young adulthood in a polygamous family.
Izingane Zes'thembu has 4 seasons with 8 episodes.
Izingane Zes'thembu premiered on June 27, 2023.
Yes, Izingane Zes'thembu is currently ongoing with new episodes.
Izingane Zes'thembu was created by Portia Hlubi.
Izingane Zes'thembu has a rating of 0.0/10 based on user reviews.
Izingane Zes'thembu is classified as Drama, Family, Reality.