Drama

SABC 1 introduces a brand-new drama series, Good Men, which will broadcast on Sundays at 20:00, from the 4th of September 2022.

Two men come into direct opposition and from different backgrounds, a stark contrast from Fourways to Cosmo City to the courts. Characters Zola, and Jama, are introduced. Meet Zola: 17, a math genius with a temper, in his matric year and accused of murder, played by Tabile Tau and Jama; a brilliant ruthless, materialistic criminal lawyer whose life takes a drastic turn when he must take on a pro-bono case, played by Pallance Dladla. This season, viewers will experience the cross-section of real life, from elite to underclass. Both men meet at a threatening point in their lives, each desperately wanting to save themselves.

An integral piece of the puzzle is Gugu Mbuyaze (17yrs), a young girl with a potentially bright future and a big heart. Gugu connected to Zola, a light force in his life, but also a sign of how society keeps turning a blind eye. Gugu and Zola's whirlwind romance is cut short by death, and a trial takes place to uncover hidden truths and expose the killer.

Entle Mbali Mlotshwa joins the show as Betty, fiancé to Jama; is a prosecutor and wants to see justice done. Thabo Malema plays the role of Lwazi Nzimande, an incredible civil litigator with a big heart. He met his wife Ivy, played by Petronella Tshuma, at a law school, and she is the whisper in his ear telling him to fight to get his name on the door of the Meyiwa and Associates law firm. Dumisani Mbebe plays the role of Solezwe Blose, passionate, charming, powerful, and wise. He dreams of becoming the President of South Africa but knows how much work that is going to require.

Viewers can also look forward to appearances by Marcus Mabusela, Zikhona Sodlaka, Sparky Xulu, Cedric Fourie, Lebogang Motaung, Lihle Ngubo and Mbali Mapumulo.

Cast list

Character	Artist
Jama	Pallance Dladla
Betty	Entle Mlotshwa
Lwazi	Thabo Malema
Ivy	Petronella Tshume
Sean	Sparky Xulu
Zola	Tabile Tau
Gugu	Kamogelo Ndawo
Solezwe	Dumisani Mbebe
Teacher Sibiya	Marcus Mabusela
Hlonipile	Pamela Ndlovu
Mallot	Cedric Fourie
DG Mnisi	Zikhona Sodlaka
Nomfundo	Lihle Ngubo
George	Kabomo Vilakazi
Prudence	Lusanda Mbane

A KwaZulu Natal pastor turned cop goes missing and is presumed dead by his family, only to wake up in a Hillbrow hospital with no recollection of who he is. Homeless and isolated from everyone he knows, his quest to rediscovering his identity lands him right in the pit of hell as he fights tooth and nail to stay alive in the criminal world that which he finds himself entangled.

The happenings around the Xulu family from KwaMashu have kept South Africans glued to their TV screens every weekday at 20:30 for the past five years since the show’s premiere in February 2015. UZALO is a provocative, bold and authentic narrative that tells the story of two family dynasties, the Mdletshes and the Xulus, and the two young men who carry their hopes and legacy’s.