PICTURE: INSTAGRAM/ VELILE MAKHOBA
SABC 1 recently gathered crowds in KwaZulu- Natal, in the launch of its brand new telenovela, Amalanga Awafani.
Produced by Stained Glass productions, known for their great work on Uzalo and The Wife; Amalanga Awafani will assume Skeem Saam‘s previous time slot, 18h30 from the 28th of April.
The new telenovela promises a gripping storyline that will leave viewers intrigued and on the edge of their seats, as it is set against a backdrop of new found riches, choices and desires, it follows the story of twins Sabelo and Thembi who’s lives take a dramatic turn after finding a winning lotto ticket. However, fortune brings challenges and hidden agendas; mzansi will be at the front seat in witnessing how the pair will navigate their lives after sudden riches.
Amalanga Awafani boasts with a star-studded cast that includes Nonsikelelo Mthiyane, Fanele Zulu, Sthandwa Nzuza, Melusi Yeni and Velile Makhoba among others.
Introducing some of the cast of #AmalangaAwafani a new Stained Glass telenovela about twins, Sabelo and Thembi, whose lives take a dramatic turn after finding a winning lotto ticket. But with fortune comes challenges, familiar faces, and hidden agendas.
Premieres 28 April 2025… pic.twitter.com/VcnN4cNEta
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) March 28, 2025
During the launch, entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to share a clip of head writer, Busisiwe Matonsi explaining the concept behind Amalanga Awafani.
HAPPENING NOW:
Head writer Busi Matonsi speaks on the concept behind the new telenovela for SABC1 called #AmalangaAwafani #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/H1lUQA33NY
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) March 27, 2025
HAPPENING NOW:
In rural KZN, on the set of #AmalangaAwafani — a new show taking over the 18h30 slot on SABC1.
Produced by Stained Glass TV, noted for shows like Uzalo and The Wife. #KgopoloReports. pic.twitter.com/s32nFzLIRd
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) March 27, 2025
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