Imbewu cast

‘Imbewu’ is moving to a new timeslot as season 5 begins on 11 April. Image via @etvimbewu/Instagram

‘The gift and the curse’: Here’s what to expect on ‘Imbewu’ season 5

‘Imbewu’ is slated for a fifth season and officially moves to a new timeslot from 11 April. As the drama continues, who will be Zimele’s successor?

Imbewu cast

‘Imbewu’ is moving to a new timeslot as season 5 begins on 11 April. Image via @etvimbewu/Instagram

e.tv recently announced that its much-loved drama series Imbewu: The Seed will be moving to a new timeslot. As of 11 April, the telenovela which focuses on the lives of the powerful Bhengu family in KwaZulu-Natal, will air every weekday at 21:00.

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WILL THE BHENGU FAMILY BE DIVIDED?

The new season of Imbewu picks up as the mighty oil barons of KwaZulu-Natal, the Bhengu family, hang by a delicate thread. 

“Since the death of the patriarch, Zimele Bhengu, the question of ascendancy has been a sensitive one, and one best left alone. But the discovery of natural gas on family land in Umbumbulu brings this diplomacy to an abrupt end,” reads the statement.

Divisions are drawn between Zithulele, and Nkululeko, both legitimate successors in their own right, forcing the Bhengu matriarchs, MaNdlovu and MaZulu to choose a side. This life-changing discovery threatens to destroy something the Bhengu family has long sought to protect – its unity. For the first time in its history, the Bhengu family runs the risk of being a family divided.

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IMBEWU PRODUCERS PROMISE NEW CHANGES

Having already introduced a major casting change, as Nkululeko (previously played by Nkanyiso Mchunu) will now be played by Khumbulani ‘Kay’ Sibiya, the producers have also made exciting changes for the production.

“Viewers can expect to see a change in the visuals from camera and direction, the wardrobe and style of each character has been given a refresh, and we’ve opened up our world by shooting frequently on location, showcasing the beautiful landscape Kwazulu-Natal has to offer” said series producer, Khanyi Nxumalo, in a statement.

Catch the exclusive screening of Imbewu’s season 5 trailer, The Gift and The Curse, on Wednesday 23 March and Thursday 24 March at 20:55 only on e.tv