| Director: | Vincent Moloi |
| Starring: | Mafred |
| Last Aired: | present |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Country: | South Africa |
Tjovitjo is a South African dance drama series. It follows the lives of pantsula dancers and how they navigate around the everyday challenges of the township.[1] [2] [3]
Tjovitjo is a hyper-reality dance series set in the slums of Johannesburg. Tjovitjo is led by Mafred - played by Warren Masemol a- a thug and dancer with a past as a petty criminal, who is seeking the approval of his community.
The series spotlights sePantsula - a subculture and dance form that emerged in the 1950s, in the shadow of apartheid. Beneath the dirty street dance-offs, each episode Tjovitjo delves into contemporary issues that plague South Africa and the youth, such as unsafe abortion, zama-zama (illegal mining) and physical abuse.[4]
Dance is what really what keeps this impoverished community sane but in the second season two dance is banned putting this very sanity to the test.[5]
Amidst Mafred's poverty and struggle, a hardened Pantsula dance leader enters thug life and searches for redemption and salvation in his community.
Best Achievement in Directing - TV Drama Vincent Moloi
Best TV Drama
Best actor - TV Drama Warren Masemola
Best Achievement in Editng - TV Drama
Best Achievement In Art/ Design Production - TV Drama Vivienne Mahloko
Best Achievement in Cinematography- TV Drama Motheo Moeng
Best actor - TV Drama Warren Masemola
Best TV Drama - Puo Pha Productions
Best Achievement in Editing - TV Drama Ikaye Masisi
Best Achievement In Art/ Design Production - Ephraim Mathula, Vivenne Mahloko
Best Achievement in Sound Design -TV Drama
Best Achievement in Cinematography - TV Drama Motheo Moeng, Marius Van Graan, Ofentse Mwase
Best Achievement in Costume Design - TV Drama Charity Shirley Masonto[6]