Netflix Teases Its Biggest South African Telenovela Yet: 'The Polygamist'

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Netflix Teases Its Biggest South African Telenovela Yet: The Polygamist

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05 May 2026

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Johannesburg, 5 May 2026 - Today, Netflix unveiled the teaser for its new supernovela, The Polygamist, adapted from Sue Nyathi's acclaimed novel. Produced by award-winning Stained Glass Productions, the 22-episode series premieres on 12 June, led by standout performances from Gugu Gumede and Sdumo Mtshali as Joyce and Jonasi Gomora.

SYNOPSIS: A self-made CEO, Jonasi Gomora builds an empire and a complicated personal life that begins to collapse under the weight of his choices, as the wives and mistresses in his life hold a mirror to the man behind the power.

Sdumo Mtshali (Jonasi Gomora) and Gugu Gumede (Joyce Gomora) light up the screen in Netflix's upcoming supernovela The Polygamist. (Credit: Neo Baepi / Netflix)

Cast & Crew

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Stained Glass Productions

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Thuli Zuma & Pepsi Pokane

DIRECTORS: Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe & Nthabi Tau

CREATIVE DIRECTORS: Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Thuli Zuma & Akin Omotoso

HEAD WRITER: Busisiwe Zwane

WRITERS: Nontuthuzelo Magoxo, Lorato Phefo & Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube

Key Cast:

Gugu Gumede

Sdumo Mtshali

Kwanele Mthethwa

S'thandiwe Kgoroge

Kenneth Nkosi

Celeste Ntuli

Luyanda Zwane

Wonder Ndlovu

Noluthando Shabalala

Vuyo Biyela

Lwazie Keith Tsebesha

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