The Four of Us (Season 1)

The Plot:

The narrative revolves around the incredibly wealthy, influential, and cutthroat Dhlomo family. The explosive storyline kicks off with the reading of a late patriarch’s will, triggering an immediate and bitter power struggle over the family’s luxury car empire, inheritance, and ultimate control.

As long-standing resentments, secrets, and old wounds are exposed, the four Dhlomo siblings are forced to choose between blood loyalty and their own ruthless ambitions. The series explores intense themes of corporate betrayal, family dynamics, entitlement, forbidden romance, and personal sacrifice, showing how easily greed can turn siblings into sworn enemies.

Production & Show Details

Format: Daily Telenovela / TV Series (Not a standalone film)
Title: The Four of Us (Season 1)
Release Date: June 29, 2026
Production House: Tshedza Pictures (Phathutshedzo Makwarela & Gwydion Beynon)
Languages: A multi-lingual blend of English, Zulu, and Pedi
Episode Runtime: Approximately 22–24 minutes per episode
Broadcast Schedule: Weekdays (Monday to Friday) at 20:00 (8:00 PM SAST)
Where to Watch: e.tv (Free-to-air in South Africa) and streaming globally on Netflix.

The Trailer

Cast & Characters

The series features a star-studded ensemble of South Africa’s finest actors, divided primarily into two warring family factions:

Sindi Dlathu as Busani Dhlomo: The fiercely principled eldest sibling. She has spent her life carrying the burden of the family legacy and believes every cold sacrifice she makes is for their survival.
Sdumo Mtshali as Bobbi Dhlomo: The charismatic, deeply ambitious second sibling who is looking for recognition and actively fighting to claim the business as his own.
Thembinkosi Mthembu as Banzi Dhlomo: The overlooked middle sibling who is desperately searching for validation and identity within a cutthroat environment.
Kealeboga Masango as Bulingile Dhlomo: The youngest sibling who is navigating immense personal grief and finding her footing amidst the family chaos.
Sibongile Nojila as Masechaba “Gogozi” Dhlomo: The family matriarch trying to hold the fracturing household together.