Uzalo

A drama set and shot entirely in Kwazulu-
Natal. 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.