Jonga List
Hot shows Down arrow OMG Moments Find shows Find something to watch
  • On all services
  • On DStv
  • On Netflix
  • On Showmax
Close
  • Hot shows Right arrow
  • OMG Moments Right arrow

Choose genre

Choose type

Choose service

22 July 2019

Grassroots brings together a tremendously talented group of female cast members

Introducing the women responsible for holding everyone together in the new 1Magic and Showmax co-production.

By Zibuyile Dladla

Grassroots is a 13-part local series that explores the trials and tribulations of two young men whose passion for rugby leads them into a new stage of their lives.

But what is also compelling about this series is its elite female cast members, including the likes of Zikhona Sodlaka, Lerato Mvelase and Connie Chiume.

Zikhona Sodlaka (Epainette)

Zikhona is no stranger to performing in local productions. Her most popular role to date was when she portrayed the role of Scotho on Mzansi Magic’s Igazi.

In Grassroots, Zikhona plays the role of Epainette, the wife of a very influential man; she is also an important and well-respected woman in the community. In a nutshell, Epainette is the glue that keeps everyone together.

“Epainette reminds me of a lot of mothers, a lot of mothers are a lot like her. Mothers tend to be well-put-together and do whatever it takes to take care of their children.” – Zikhona Sodlaka
Share on Twitter

Lerato Mvelase

Lerato plays the role of Ms Pearl Busika – the first black principal of a predominantly white high school. Ms Busika finds herself facing many challenges with the institution and its students; however, it is her determination to bring change within the school that makes her a force to be reckoned with, despite the difficulties.

Connie Chiume

Connie has been in the television and film industry for over two decades. And although the younger generation may not know her work, in 2018 she won the hearts of the South African youth when she featured as a supporting cast member in Marvel’s Black Panther movie.

Connie plays the role of Gogo Sylena, and just like Ms Busika and Epainette, her role in Grassroots is to ensure that her family is taken care of and that everyone moves as a unit, especially when the going gets tough.

Catch Grassroots every Friday at 19:30 on 1Magic on DStv Now or on Showmax, where new episodes arrive at the same time.

Are you a DStv subscriber? Stream this for free on DStv.

Watch for free now

More gems like this

Drama
The Wife

The Wife

On Showmax
Marry a man, marry his secrets. The Wife is on Showmax now, inspired by Dudu Busani-Dube's books, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
Preview
The River: Is Zungazi exploiting Emma’s trauma?

The River: Is Zungazi exploiting Emma’s trauma?

On DStv and Showmax
Zungazi is out to not only ruin Emma's relationship with the Dikanas but also to make as much money as possible from her daughter's trauma.
Read more
Gomora S2: Don finally gives us that iconic “voetsek!”

Gomora S2: Don finally gives us that iconic “voetsek!”

On DStv and Showmax
It was the moment we had all been waiting for - we finally got Don's infamous and iconic line on Gomora Season 2.
Read more
Legacy S2: Will Felicity’s romance cost Dineo?

Legacy S2: Will Felicity’s romance cost Dineo?

On DStv and Showmax
Thanks to Felicity and Dineo's past mistakes, Marco and Felicity's relationship could be the beginning of the end.
Read more
The River S4: Beauty exposes Dimpho’s fake influencer life

The River S4: Beauty exposes Dimpho’s fake influencer life

On DStv and Showmax
As they say, fake it till you make it! But Dimpho on The River S4 faked it and didn't quite make it, and it's all thanks to Beauty.
Read more
Gomora S2: Gladys buries her child without Melusi

Gomora S2: Gladys buries her child without Melusi

On DStv and Showmax
Gladys is still grieving the loss of her unborn child and the worst part of all is that she had to go through it without Melusi.
Read more
Grootboom & Sons: Secrets and scandals threaten to destroy the family

Grootboom & Sons: Secrets and scandals threaten to destroy the family

On DStv and Showmax
The family business drives a wedge between the members of the Grootboom & Sons funeral parlour. Will they ever reach common ground?
Read more
Legacy Season 2: Angelique and Robbie go to war

Legacy Season 2: Angelique and Robbie go to war

On DStv and Showmax
Robbie's come to claim what's his, but Angelique is having none of it. Who will win? Stream Legacy on Showmax and DStv online to find out.
Read more

What's hot?

On DStv On Netflix On Showmax

On all services

  • On DStv
  • On Netflix
  • On Showmax
Pick of the Week
Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

We love how much DJ Zinhle has opened up to the public - and it seems like we're going to love the upcoming episodes even more.

The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2

The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2

On Showmax
The Wife

The Wife

On Showmax
Happiness is a Four Letter Word (2016)

Happiness is a Four Letter Word (2016)

On Showmax
Pick of the Week
Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

Four things we love about DJ Zinhle’s reality show

We love how much DJ Zinhle has opened up to the public - and it seems like we're going to love the upcoming episodes even more.

Blood & Water S2

Blood & Water S2

On Netflix
Umakoti Wethu (2021)

Umakoti Wethu (2021)

On Showmax
Ntash

Ntash

On Showmax
Temptation Island South Africa

Temptation Island South Africa

On Showmax
More hot shows

Follow us on Twitter

Tweets by @Jongalist
TV

About

A guide to South Africa's hottest shows to watch online on Showmax, DStv and Netflix.

Sections

  • What's hot?
  • How-tos
  • Trending
  • People
  • News
  • Video

Connect

  • Contact us
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Legal

  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
  • Sharing and reposting
Brought to you by Connected Video.
Some rights reserved

Back to top