Isitha: The Enemy returns for a gripping Season 4, premiering Monday, 27 April 2026. This new season is about truth, consequence, and the cost of survival, where the line between family and enemy is not just blurred but erased. Power is no longer hidden, it is fought for in the open.
Joining the cast is Bongani Gumede as Sam Gumede, the long-lost younger brother of Solly Gumede, a man the family believed to be dead. Having lived in exile in Tanzania during the apartheid era, Sam’s return is far from a warm reunion. Quiet, calculated, and commanding, he wastes no time asserting himself within the Gumede family. While he positions himself as a stabilising force, particularly for Nomsa, his true intentions remain unclear and potentially dangerous.
Matching Sam’s threat is Andile Mxakaza as Zikali “Mapholoba” Ngcobo, a former mayor turned ruthless underworld kingpin. Calm, strategic, and deadly, Mapholoba is on a mission to avenge his daughter’s death and rebuild his empire, positioning himself as one of the most dangerous men Esihlahleni has ever seen.
Veteran actress Harriet Manamela steps in as Dorcas, Martha’s outspoken aunt who knows too much and says even more. Bold, dramatic, and always hustling, Dorcas thrives on chaos and proximity to power. With her sharp tongue and deep knowledge of secrets, she quickly becomes a disruptive force in everyone’s business.
2025 Miss SA finalist Luyanda Zuma joins as Dabulamanzi, a young, beautiful, and conflicted ithwasa caught between tradition and the life she dreams of. Forced into a path she never chose, Dabulamanzi wrestles with loyalty, fear, and her own moral compass, bringing a fresh and emotional layer to the story.
Rounding out the new additions, Mpilo Mbathaplays Ongeziwe Junior “OJ” Ngcobo, a compassionate medical student trying to escape his father’s dark legacy who brings light into Thenjiwe’s life, while Calvin Ratladi joins as Bhubesi, Kamavovo’s loyal sidekick in the sangoma world.
Together, these new faces arrive into a community that is rising, refusing to be victims of greed and corruption. The law closes in. Secrets are exposed. And the illusion of control begins to crumble.
With new faces, rising power, and explosive storylines, Season 4 of Isitha: The Enemy promises relentless drama, shocking twists, and a battle for control where only the strongest will survive. In this season, no one escapes unscathed. Because in Esihlahleni, the truth does not set you free; it demands a price.
