No soapie or telenovela is complete without a villain or two raising hell.
Let’s be honest, the storyline would be pretty humdrum if we didn’t have them perennially plotting some dastardly plan.
Below are three giants that fit the bill perfectly:
Lindiwe Dlamini - “The River”
A true African queen, don’t be fooled by those gorgeous looks, though.
Lindiwe (Sindi Dlathu) is as ruthless as she is stylish with that powerhouse wardrobe.
What works in his favour is a disarming personality, which helps sell the legit image. But his ambition and greed, especially on a meagre law enforcement salary, has seen him cross over to the dark side.
His journey into this world started when he became a detective, he helped provide protection for drug dealers.
As he ascended the ranks, his plan to grow his own drug empire took root. There’s just one problem, though – the Khoza family controls this territory already.
Mam’sonto - “Gomora”
Don’t be fooled by the fact that Mam’Sonto (played by Connie Chiume) is a mother to Thathi (Katlego Danke) and Pretty (Siyasanga Papu), she’s a powerful woman.
Circumstances drove her to start her own criminal enterprise. While she looks like a legitimate businesswoman with her Shisa Nyama spot, she’s ruthless, cold and unforgiving.
Fortunately, her one daughter shares her mother’s penchant for crime and so they continue to grow their hijacking empire.
