Jiva! (TV series) explained

Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	5
Country:	South Africa
Language:	English

Jiva! (stylized as JIVA!) is a South African drama television series created by Busisiwe Ntintili and Bakang Sebatjane and directed by Scottnes L. Smith and Mandla Dube. The series premiered on Netflix on June 24, 2021.^{[1] [2]}

Synopsis

A talented street dancer from Umlazi, Durban must confront her fears and deal with family objections to pursue her dancing dreams.

Cast

• Noxolo Dlamini as Ntombi^[3]
• Candice Modiselle as Vuyiswa
• Sne Mbatha as Zinhle
• Stella Dlangalala as Lady E
• Zazi Kunene as Nolwazi
• Ntuthuzelo Grootboom as Makhekhe "Nathi"
• Given Stuurman as Samukelo "Samu"
• Tony Kgoroge as Bra Zo
• Anga Makubalo as DJ Sika
• Sibulele Gcilitshana as Thuleleni
• Zamani Mbatha as Bheki
• Kagiso Modupe as Menzi

Production

Development

It was reported that Netflix is making an African series.^[4]

External links

• • • Web site: JIVA! An African series at its finest . myfamilycinema.com . 4 August 2021 . 2021-08-07.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021-06-07. New South African Series Coming to Netflix! WATCH JIVA! Trailer Here. 2021-06-24. SAPeople - Worldwide South African News. en-ZA.
2. Web site: About Netflix - NETFLIX ANNOUNCES JIVA! AS ITS NEXT AFRICAN ORIGINAL SERIES. 2021-06-24. About Netflix. en.
3. Web site: 2021-05-24. JIVA!: Netflix Releases First Look At African Original & Street Dance Series. 2021-06-24. en-US.
4. Web site: yomzansi. 2021-05-24. Netflix JIVA! Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot YOMZANSI. 2021-06-24. www.yomzansi.com. en-US.