''Jiva!'' (stylized as ''JIVA!'') is a South African

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created by Busisiwe Ntintili and Bakang Sebatjane and directed by Scottnes L. Smith and Mandla Dube. The series premiered on

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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" * Given Stuurman as Samukelo "Samu" *

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 * Anga Makubalo as DJ Sika * Sibulele Gcilitshana as Thuleleni * Zamani Mbatha as Bheki * Kagiso Modupe as Menzi

Production

Development

It was reported that

is making an African series.

Episodes

References

External links

* * * {{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