It’s Mam Rebs’s world
Linda Sebezo gives viewers what they want with her outrageous, unapologetic character Mam Rebs.
The Black Door has quickly found a tight following with its taboo topics and storylines and it’s over-the-top characters who draw viewers in with their shenanigans at The Black Door brothel. And rubbing her hands with glee is brothel madam Mam Rebs (Linda Sebezo, who fans know as Maki Magwaza in prison drama series Lockdown). Every week, e.tv’s biggest villain takes viewers on a ride of their lives and Linda says that it’s the role of a lifetime. “Rebs is a book that can’t be read. She’s totally different from all the characters that I’ve played.” Linda adds, “She challenges me so much and does things you wouldn’t expect from an older woman. You can’t hate her, you just love to hate her.” Right now though, Mam Rebs has her hands full when her eye is caught by her newest star attraction Sabelo (SK Khoza). But he’s more dangerous than Rebs realises…
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Viewers know that Sabelo is Mam Rebs’s ex-son-in-law; his dad Phil was her husband years ago offscreen, and the young man is planning to avenge his dad’s death by murdering the person who had him killed… Mam Rebs. She doesn’t recognise him though and thinks that he’s just some hot young thing. She hasn’t always been this way, or a villain. “Mam Rebs was married to Phil, a rich man who took their savings and spent it on young women,” says Linda. “When Phil came back, he was broke and sick and expected Mam Rebs to take care of him. He had hurt her and was now a liability,” adds the actress, revealing that Mam Rebs’s story is common in South Africa where men philander outside of their marriages and end up putting their wives’ health in danger.
In some way you could say Mam Rebs is a hero for killing Phil although it started a ripple effect of evil. “She opened The Black Door because she realised that men are ruled by sex.
She can give ministers the women and experiences they want, and in return they give her tenders,” says Linda
MET HER MATCH?
Soon Mam Rebs will introduce Sabelo to her family as her partner. “She is blind and captivated by this man and suspects nothing,” adds the actress. “Mam Rebs loves sex and after she saw how talented Sabelo was on the CCTV camera, she was taken by him.” But nothing goes unnoticed by Mam Rebs for too long and she’ll discover not only that he’s been lying to her about why he’s in town and working for her, but who he really is. And that will scare Mam Rebs…
PREVIOUSLY
The Sokhulus killed Bra Gibb, Romeo stole from The Black Door, and Boniswa and Mam Rebs declared war while romance sparked between Sabelo and Mam Rebs.
IN THIS ISSUE
Mam Rebs makes things official with
Sabelo, Khaya does damage control, and Romeo regrets his actions. Mam Rebs conducts a personal investigation, Velaphi unravels, and Romeo shoots his career shot but it doesn’t fully land. Bra Kenny is getting closer to the truth, Detective Samora puts pressure on one of the Sokhulus, and Romeo’s financial situation might have a silver lining. Sabelo and Kenny share a special moment, Khaya is backed into a corner, and Romeo gets support in a big way. Nkanyiso’s suspicions prove to be true, Malume swears to secrecy, and Romeo considers walking away from a situation.
Rebs doesn’t fully open up to Sabelo, the Sokhulus continue to stress about the passing of Bra Gibb, and Jupiter and Zanele get a surprise. Mam Rebs baits Nkanyiso at The Black Door, the Sokhulus are at a crossroads regarding Bra Gibb’s passing, and Malume finds a confidant. Sabelo continues to snoop behind Mam Rebs’s back, and Nkanyiso finds himself in a predicament. Detective Samora zooms in on the Sokhulus, and Malume finally enters the 21st century. Sabelo is armed and ready to take down Mam Rebs, the Sokhulus are questioned, and Malume Bulelani finds himself in a compromising situation.
CAST: Boniswa Gabisile Tshabalala •Boy-Boy Nkululeko Selepe •Bra Gibb Sello Ramalahloane •Bra Kenny Bhekumuzi Mkwanazi •Candy Melinda Lupindo •Chuma Sokhulu Thobani Nzuza •Enhle Nolwazi Kweyama •Frans Siphiwe Nkosi •Junior Sandile Mfusi •Jupiter Oscar Mgudlwa •Khaya Sokhulu Zamani Mbatha •Malume Bulelani Kerr Nyawo •Mam Rebs (Rebecca) Mahlangu Linda Sebezo •Martha Ontiretse Radipabe •Mvubu Sandile Dlamini •Malume Bulelani Kerr Nyawo •Nandi Sibonginkosi Tenza •Nelly Dikeledi Modubu •Nkanyiso Mzikayise Makroti •NoCollege Babalwa Sigcau •Nolitha Sibulele Ntlebi •Nomsa Velaphi Mnisi •Ntsiki Nonhlupho Thelma Siboza •Romeo Mzamo Gcabashe •Rosina Noluthando Dloboyi •Sabelo SK Khoza •Short Gun Kabelo Tsotetsi •Steja Kere Nyawo •Thenjiwe Nonkululeko Mbatha •Velaphi Kwanda Manyashi •Vuvuzela Thulani Maestro Ntombela