Yizo Yizo' is coming to Netflix! Here's what we know

Yizo Yizo' is coming to Netflix! Here's what we knowSABC 1's drama series Yizo Yizo is topping trends after Netflix South Africa revealed that the telenovela would be streamed on its platform.

by Leeroy Mukotekwa

04-04-2023 16:58

in Soapies

Yizo Yizo' Cast. Image from @YizoYizo_

Netflix South Africa has confirmed the Yizo Yizo' return on small screens.

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With season 1 and 2 premiere set for 21 and 28 April, Mzansi has since weighed into the return of the drama series.

Yizo Yizo' Cast. Image from @YizoYizo_ Taking it to Twitter, Netflix South Africa revealed the slated premiere dates for seasons 1 and 2. Brielfy also confirmed the news of the return of the popular SABC drama series.

However, little is known if there is any hope of the drama series getting more airplay on Netflix.

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REASONS BEHIND CANCELLATION The drama series was once dubbed the best screen production ever in South Africa before it was canned in 2004 after three seasons.

The plot and storyline retell the woes of eKasi life and students' struggles from drug abuse to gangsterism.

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Despite its popularity, the drama series was canned. Little is known about the reasons behind its axing.

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However, the rumour mill has it that the drama series was canned because it was no longer educational.

The drama series was set in the township of Daveyton and aired from 1999 to 2004. The celebrated drama series was written and directed by Mahlatsi with Angus Gibson.

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YIZO YIZO' STAR-STUDDED CAST No doubt, the drama series is not a new name in the entertainment industry and has been credited for the success of several South African actors who had their shot to fame after starring in the drama series.

Drama series Cast. Image from @YizoYizo_ Its star-studded cast included:

Innocent Masuku as Bobo

Patrick Shai as Edwin Thapel

Christopher Kubheka as Gunman

Nomonde Gongxeka as Hazel

Mavuso Magabane as Javas (as Meshack Mavuso)

Lorraine Mphephi as Mantwa

Charmaine Mtinta as Nomsa

Mmabatho Mogomotsi as Snowey

Dumisane Khumalo as Sticks

Tshepo Ngwane as Thiza

Sthandiwe Kgoroge as Zoe Cele

Maxwell Mlilo as Capt Shai

Ernest MsibiasChester

Noluthando Maleka as Dudu

Nambitha Mpumlwana as Grace Letsatsi

Sandy Mokwena as Ken Mokoena

Sophie Ndaba as Louisa Tlali

Themsie Times as Ma Jordan

Patrick Ndlovu as Mr Mthembu

Ronnie Nyakale as Papa Action

Nomsa Xaba as Sis Connie

Hassan Masia as Sonnyboy

Sechaba Morojele as Thabo Mahlatsi

Fana Mokoena as Thulas

Jet Novuka as Zakes

Sonia Mbele as Zakes' Girlfriend

Clementine Mosimane as Zaza Sithole

Mzansi has since given the nod to Netflix! approach in streaming the yesteryear drama series.

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