Uzalo

TV Series: Uzalo

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Genre: Drama
Aired: 2015–Present

Directors

• Thuli Zuma – Directed 1,889 episodes (2015-2023)
• Duma Ndlovu – Directed 1,888 episodes (2015-2023)
• Shaft Moropane – Directed an unknown number of episodes

Writers

• Duduzile Zamantungwa Mabaso – Writer for 1,878 episodes (2015-2023)
• Makwarela Phatu – Writer for 1,878 episodes (2015-2023)
• Tendayi Nyeke – Staff writer for 1,175 episodes (2015-2023)
• Daryn Katz – Writer for 100 episodes (2015)
• Alverne Ball – Storyliner for 10 episodes (2015)
• Aaron Lewis – Storyliner for 10 episodes (2015)

Cast

Main Cast:

• Nompilo Maphumulo as Nosipho Xulu – Appeared in 1,645 episodes (2015-2021)
• Masoja Msiza – Appeared in 1,174 episodes (2019-2023)
• Menzi Biyela – Appeared in 1,174 episodes (2019-2023)
• Gugu Gumede – Appeared in 1,174 episodes (2019-2023)
• Dawn Thandeka King as Lindiwe Xulu – Appeared in 800 episodes (2015)

Other Notable Cast:

• Wiseman Mncube – Appeared in 329 episodes (2022-2023)
• Baby Cele – Appeared in 329 episodes (2022-2023)
• Sihle Ndaba as Smangele Maphumulo – Appeared in 96 episodes (2015)
• Don Mlangeni as Dhlomo – Appeared in 96 episodes (2015)
• Ncibijani Madlala as Mabuza – Appeared in 96 episodes (2015)
• Nokuthula Mabika as Thobile – Appeared in 96 episodes (2015)
• Ntokozo Dlamini as Mastermind Maphumulo – Appeared in 96 episodes (2015)
• Lungelo Madondo as Amandla Maphumulo – Appeared in 96 episodes (2015)
• Khaya Zulu as GC – Appeared in 96 episodes (2015)
• Sipho Mhlongo as Nkosinathi Mdletshe – Appeared in 96 episodes (2015)

Guest Cast:

• Trevel Titus as Pranesh – Appeared in 3 episodes (2023)
• Lindah Majola as Mzamo Shezi – Appeared in 1 episode (2023)
• Leleti Khumalo as Zandile Mdletshe – Appeared in unknown episodes
• Naymaps Maphalala as Mxolisi Xulu – Appeared in unknown episodes
• Khumbulani Kay Sibiya as Ayanda Mdletshe – Appeared in unknown episodes
• Mpumelelo Bhulose as Muzi Zulu – Appeared in unknown episodes
• Bheki Bhulose as Melusi Mdletshe – Appeared in unknown episodes

Production Crew

Producers:

• Robert Benjamin – Line producer for 1,974 episodes (2015-2023)
• Duma Ndlovu – Executive producer for 1,974 episodes (2015-2023)
• Pepsi Pokane – Executive producer for 1,974 episodes (2015-2023)
• Mmamitse Thibedi – Series producer for 1,974 episodes (2015-2023)
• Gugu Zuma-Ncube – Executive producer for 1,916 episodes (2015-2023)

Music:

• Sibongisini Ndlovu – Composer for 1,270 episodes (2015-2023)

Cinematography:

• Michael Sono – Cinematographer for 1,878 episodes (2015-2023)
• Howard Nceweni – Cinematographer for 1,208 episodes (2015-2023)

Editing:

• Gugu Sibandze – Editor for 1,878 episodes (2015-2023)
• Cynthia Sthale – Editor for 1,878 episodes (2015-2023)

Production Design:

• Barbara Seane – Production designer for 96 episodes (2015)

Art Direction:

• Lucky Makoena – Art director for 96 episodes (2015)

Makeup & Hair Department:

• Ayanda Boula – Hair stylist for 96 episodes (2015)
• Albertina Lethole – Makeup artist for 96 episodes (2015)
• Nothando Phakathi – Hair stylist for 96 episodes (2015)
• Mmabatho Seema – Makeup department head for 96 episodes (2015)

Production Management:

• Yeshica Naidoo – Assistant production manager for 96 episodes (2015)
• Michael Modena – Production manager for 38 episodes (2015)

Assistant Directors:

• Sthembiso Mhlongo – Second assistant director for 96 episodes (2015)
• Luzuko Yefile – Second assistant director for 96 episodes (2015)
• Shimane Philip Hlophe – First assistant director for 49 episodes (2015)
• Dakalo Kwinda – First assistant director for 47 episodes (2015)

Art Department:

• Refiloe Radebe – Standby props for 96 episodes (2015)
• Evan Masson – Property master for 62 episodes (2015)
• Pieter Du Plooy – Art department coordinator for 42 episodes (2015)

Sound Department:

• Nokululeko Duma – Boom operator for 96 episodes (2015)
• Selabelo Ntlama – Sound recordist for 96 episodes (2015)
• Siduduzo Veza – Boom operator for 96 episodes (2015)
• Mandla Mdletshe – Sound for 22 episodes (2015)
• Travis Nel – Sound for 22 episodes (2015)
• Ryan Hall – Sound for 1 episode (2015)

Camera and Electrical Department:

• Reuben Cooper – Gaffer for 96 episodes (2015)
• Msheshisi Dlamini – Electrician for 96 episodes (2015)
• Mlungisi Dube – Key grip for 96 episodes (2015)
• Sindepi Nasi Geza – First assistant camera for 96 episodes (2015)
• Kwazi Khumalo – Best boy electric for 96 episodes (2015)
• Sibusiso Khumalo – Electrician for 96 episodes (2015)
• Given Masumpa – Generator operator for 96 episodes (2015)
• Mphato Mchunu – Second assistant camera for 96 episodes (2015)
• Sabelo Msomi – First assistant camera for 96 episodes (2015)
• Thami Mthembu – Electrician for 96 episodes (2015)
• Mdumiso Ntshangase – Second assistant camera for 96 episodes (2015)
• Mthokozi Shabangu – Camera operator for 96 episodes (2015)
• Mpatha Shange – Grip for 96 episodes (2015)
• Qamata Shange – Best boy grip for 96 episodes (2015)
• Tim Panaino – Focus puller for 27 episodes (2015)

Casting:

• Keveshan Govender – Casting agent for 1 episode (2023)

Editorial Department:

• Mark Brunger – On-line editor for 96 episodes (2015)

Music Department:

• Enrico Cerretti – Music for 200 episodes (2022)
• Sthembiso Mkhize – Pianist for 96 episodes (2015)

Script and Continuity Department:

• Nolwazi Dladla – Continuity for 1 episode (2021)

Additional Crew:

• Ntobeko Ndlovu – Production assistant for 96 episodes (2015)
• Selvan Thambiran – Production accountant for 96 episodes (2015)

With a rich history of talented cast members, dedicated writers, and a well-coordinated production team, Uzalo continues to captivate its audience with engaging drama and memorable characters since its debut in 2015.