''Jiva!'' (stylized as ''JIVA!'') is a South African
drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been ...
television series
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created by Busisiwe Ntintili and Bakang Sebatjane and directed by Scottnes L. Smith and Mandla Dube. The series premiered on
Netflix
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on June 24, 2021.
Synopsis
A talented street dancer from
Umlazi, Durban must confront her fears and deal with family objections to pursue her dancing dreams.
Cast
* Noxolo Dlamini as Ntombi
* Candice Modiselle as Vuyiswa
* Sne Mbatha as Zinhle
* Stella Dlangalala as Lady E
* Zazi Kunene as Nolwazi
* Ntuthuzelo Grootboom as Makhekhe "Nathi"
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Given Stuurman as Samukelo "Samu"
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Tony Kgoroge
Tony Kgoroge (born 21 April 1974) is a South African actor. He is best known for his performance as Jason Tshabalala in ''Invictus''.
He also stars as Zimele "Ngcolosi" Bhengu on e.tv's soap, '' Imbewu: The Seed''.
Personal life
He is married ...
as Bra Zo
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Anga Makubalo as DJ Sika
* Sibulele Gcilitshana as Thuleleni
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Zamani Mbatha as Bheki
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Kagiso Modupe as Menzi
Production
Development
It was reported that
Netflix
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is making an African series.
Episodes
References
External links
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{{Netflix original programming
2021 South African television series debuts
2020s South African television series
South African drama television series
South African English-language television shows
Netflix original programming
Television shows set in South Africa