The first season of the Showmax Original action-drama series Empini premiered on 23 May 2024, and concluded on 14 November 2024, with a total of 52 episodes. It was announced that Empini would have only 2 episodes released every Thursday for 26 weeks. On 14 November 2024, Showmax announced the end of season 1, shortly after the release of the 52 episodes titled "Biting The Bullet/Hellfire". On 27 February 2025, showmax announce the release date for its second season.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Mpumi Mpama as Khaya Bhodoza
- Siyabonga Thwala as Khaya Bhodoza
- Nambitha Ben-Mazwi as Ndoni Themba
- Angela Sithole as Winnie Bhodoza
- Amahle Khumalo as Nosipho Bhodoza
- Joseph Sedibo as Mkhonto Bhodoza
- Ernest Ndlovu as Enoch Mbatha
- Sparky Xulu as Zenzele Fassie
- Sello Motloung as General Moeti
Supporting cast
- Terrence Ngwila as Thobani Kodisang
- Neo Ntlatleng as Uhuru Moeti
- Sandile Mahlangu as Jabulani Ngubane
- Charmaine Mtintaas as Dorah Themba
- Kabelo Thai as Madlopa Mkhwanazi
- Owen Sejakeas as General Moeti
- Jacques de Silva as Striker
- Nqobile Sipamla as Masasa Fassie
- Sonnyboy Mabasa as Dingane
- Palesa Shongwe as Tsala
- Khayelihle Sibisi as Vutha
- Simphiwe Sip Nkabinde as Bonga Themba
Episodes
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