My Brother’s Keeper Wednesday 26 March 2025 Everybody is worried about Mshengu’s mental state. Nomusa shakes up Nqubeko and Fakazile’s lives. Mshengu reprimands his sisters for putting their hands where they don’t belong.
About My Brother’s Keeper
My Brother’s Keeper is a South African telenovela which tells the tale of a family drawn into a deadly succession battle of its own making, exploring how far people will go in their quest for power and acceptance, with a focus on the traditional custom of Ukungena.
The Shabalala Family includes:
Mshengu (Lindani Nkosi)
A dominant figure, Mshengu establishes authority with a mix of savvy and confidence. His traditionalist values often clash with the changing world around him.
Khwezi (Mnqobi Kunene)
Mshengu’s firstborn with MaMchunu. An astute businessman, Khwezi’s unexpected absence sets in motion the drama to unfold.
Fakazile (Zola Nombona)
An independent woman and wife of Khwezi. As the key to the Shabalala empire, she becomes the focal point of the power struggle.
Nqubeko (Wiseman Mncube)
The ambitious love child, constantly seeking his father’s approval. His decisions stir the pot within the Shabalala family.
Donga (Sdumo Mtshali)
Mshengu’s firstborn with his first wife, representing the rightful heir to the Shabalala legacy.
Other featured cast include Nomusa (Vuyiseka Cawe), the supportive wife of Nqubeko; Thuthuka (Sparky Xulu), the charming yet irresponsible youngest Shabalala; and Ndumiso (Nkanyiso Mchunu), a man easily swayed by temptation.
A story about the corrupting nature of greed, My Brother’s Keeper also features Hlengiwe Lushaba-Madlala, Raphael Griffiths and Nthabiseng Kgosana.
My Brother’s Keeper is based on a concept by Duma Ndlovu and Tshepo Ya Rona Mamatu and is produced by Rhythm World Productions.
The executive producer is Duma Ndlovu and the series producer is Sinini Nyathi-Mati.
The director is Uvelile Bangani and the head writer is Nonthuthuzelo Magoxo.
