FANS of Gqeberha: The Empire must get ready to be glued to their TV as their favourite drama comes back on TV.
Season two of the telenovela will be back on the Mzansi Magic screens on Monday, 15 January.
According to the Mzansi Magic team, the new season brings fresh drama and new faces as Zinzi Nsele and Rorisang Mohapi join the cast.
"The much-anticipated second season is bringing new drama, new twists and new characters. Zinzi Nsele (previously seen in Gomora) as Vuyokazi and Rorisang Mohapi as Lulama is the duo viewers never knew they needed to stir up the already exciting storyline in ways you won't believe," they said in a statement.
Season two is expected to mark a big change in the storyline.
"Following the dramatic conclusion of the first season, with the Mxenge family patriarch, Luzuko, out of the picture, his brother, Hlumelo, steps up to fill the void. His unique approach to balancing family and business affairs will keep viewers watching as new characters find their way into the heart of the empire, shaking things up like never before," the statement read.
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M-Net director of Local Entertainment Channels Shirley Adonisi said they're beyond excited for Mzansi Magic viewers to experience the second season of Gqeberha: The Empire.
"The addition of Zinzi Nsele and Rorisang Mohapi brings a fresh dynamic to our well-loved series with their characters complicatedly woven into the fabric of the story, adding layers of complexity and suspense that will undoubtedly grip our audience," she said.
The statement said the upcoming season dives deeper into the themes of family, power, and redemption, with complicated storylines that reveal the layers of each character and their relationships within the turbulent world of Gqeberha.
"Vuyokazi and Lulama play pivotal roles this upcoming season. Vuyokazi, Stokkie's aunt, is introduced as a moral compass and a junior police officer actively engaged in community policing. She becomes a key figure in investigating the Mxenge family's involvement in crimes and tries to bring down their empire," they said.
They said that Lulama, Vuyokazi's daughter, brings a dramatic twist to the plot with her manipulative nature and obsession with Thulani, leading to intense and dark turns in the storyline.
