Investigation implosion
It’s safe to call Mthambisi “uPhunyuka Bemphethe” – he who slips through fingers even when caught.
In a world where corrupt police officials interfere with the justice system, knowing that a few good cops still exist is comforting. Mondli (Thembinkosi Thwala) is one such cop – his latest case has been trying to nab Mthambisi (Buyile Mdladla), but it’s hard to conduct a thorough investigation when you are being sabotaged by the same people you call colleagues. His superiors pull the rug out from under his feet and order Mondli to call off his investigation. “Mondli feels betrayed by his bosses and the law, because he already suspects something about Mthambisi and he already has leads that can lead him to Mthambisi’s closet,” says Thembinkosi.
SECRET INVESTIGATION
Mondli might be feeling let down and disappointed, but he’s not about to let his hunch go, more so after spotting radio host Gabisile (Baby Cele) in a compromising position, he knows something is up! “Everyone knows Gabi’s love for bad boys. She’s in a relationship with KwaMashu’s biggest gangster Nkunzi (Masoja Msiza) . . . Mondli takes this as a sign to continue digging,” explains Thembinkosi. “I won’t say much as I can’t give everything away. Mondli suspects that something isn’t right, so that means he needs to be alert in whatever he’s doing.”
A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE
Things aren’t going to get easier for our favourite detective – he’s going to be framed by someone within the police force. “There’s damning evidence against him, but Mondli is innocent,” explains the actor. “At this point, he’s just very confused, but he’s more desperate to prove his innocence and for the truth to come out.”
But while Mondli is trying to break free, his target is hard at work covering his tracks. “He’s always a step ahead of Mondli. Mthambisi has eyes and ears all over town and he has more than enough money to cover his dirty work, so trying to nab him won’t be an easy task,” says Buyile.
THE LAST STRAW
“Mthambisi’s contacts are hard at work and are doing everything they can to stop Mondli from continuing with his investigation. His career is on the line,” Thembinkosi says. “The only thing that he can do is to find concrete evidence – somehow – to implicate his crooked bosses and the man he’s after. But that’s difficult . . .”
PREVIOUSLY
Pastor Gwala was humiliated in the worst way imaginable, Mondli witnessed Gabisile in a compromising position, and a looming talent show had KwaMashu residents jumping up and down in excitement.
IN THIS ISSUE
Mondli is suspicious of Colonel Mabaso’s unexpected visit, but little does he know that he has a target on his back. Vika finds out that Mthambisi isn’t an easy target, and Nkunzi comes down hard on Pastor Gwala when he points out what a bad father he is to Nkazimulo. A man’s future hangs in the balance, while a young man takes a psychotic decision that threatens his life. A father loses his son all over again. Pastor Gwala discovers that his son is missing, and Nkunzi’s anger gets the better of him. Nyawo confesses his desires, Hlelo’s talent show plans have a couple of hiccups, Mondli tries to out run his troubles, and Nkazimulo is drawn to his grandfather’s criminal world. Hlelo’s pitch impresses Nkunzi, a desperate Mondli tries to explain that he’s being framed, and Mthambisi is always one step ahead of Mondli.
CAST: Amahle Hope Mbhele •Amos Bongani Masondo •Bab’Nsimbi Ronald Mkwanazi •Babekazi Duduzile Ngcobo •Cocoa Nomalanga Shabane •Colonel Mabaso Smangele Mhlongo •Commissioner Sithole Jimmy Magubane •Detective Mondli Thembinkosi Thwala •Detective Nyawo Cebo Mthembu •Detective Yamkela Mpambani Jet Novuka •DK Sonto Maphumulo •Fikile Nelisa Mchunu •Gabisile Baby Cele •Gebetsheni Ndumiso Dlamini •GC Khaya Dladla •General Judge Sosibo •Godfather Sizwe Khumbuza •Hlelo Nothando Ngcobo •Hleziphi Sibongiseni Shezi •Khehla Thobani Nzuza •Khomo Sello Ramolatloane •Kwanda Sandile Mfusi •Last-Number Mxolisi ZuluBoy Majozi •Lilly Noxolo Mathula •MaDongwe Zama Magubane •Mageba Mike Mvelase •Mamba Mzwakhe Mashazi •MaMlambo (Hlengiwe) Gugu Gumede •Mazaza Mpume Ngwenya •Mkhonto Bonga Dlamini •Mpume (Mpumelelo) Hlatshwayo Fezile Makhanya •Mrs Madlala Ntombifuthi Dlamini •Pope Mbatha Thabo Mnguni •Mr Thwala Sipho Mabaso •Mumsy Nomcebo Gumede •Mrs Nhlapho Mary Ngcobo •Mthambisi Buyile Mdladla •Mthunzi Andile Msomi •Njeza Nkanyiso Makhanya •Njinji Thembi Nyandeni •Nkazimulo Tshepo Duncabe •Nkunzi (Nkunzebovu) Mhlongo Masoja Msiza •Nokwanda Welile Khanyile •Nomaswazi Omuhle Gela •Nomcebo (Cebo) Meyiwa Nombulele Mhlongo •Nomzamo Jacinta Ngobese •Nonka Thuthuka Mthembu •Nosipho Xulu Nompilo Maphumulo •Pastor Gwala Menzi Biyela •Phelelani Omega Mncube •Phillippe Joe Kadazi •Pitshana Thandanani Qwabe •Putin Mncedisi Shabangu •Qhabanga Mhlongo Siyabonga Shibe •Raphael Nduduzo Khowa •Sbu Simphiwe Majozi •Sibo Wiseman Mncube •Siphilile Nomthandazo Tee Xaba •Sonto Nosipho Mhlungu •Thobile Nokuthula Mabika •Thulani Mbele Thulane Shange •Vika Magwaza Siyabonga Radebe •Wenzile Enhle Mbali Maphumulo