Uzalo

A drama set and shot entirely in KwazuluNatal. Uzalo is a provocative, bold, authentic narrative that tells the story of two-family dynasties and the two young men who carry their hopes and legacies as they face the complexities of money, family, and love. Exploring themes of identity, inheritance and beliefs, a shocking secret revealed on a deathbed which kicks off this fast-paced
telenovela. Uzalo initially tells the story of two families in the township of Kwa-Mashu: the Mdletshe family, who play a significant role in the management of the Kwamashu Kingdom Church, and the Xulu family who run a car theft syndicate. The connection between the families was that their eldest sons were switched at birth during the period when Nelson Mandela was released from prison.One son is raised in a family with core Christian
values and the other at a crime syndicate
Uzalo quickly became a hit due to its compelling
narrative, writing, direction and the performances
of the relatively-unknown cast