Mzansi Magic has finally announced its brand new telenovela, Ring of Lies; set to debut on Monday, 2 May.The new drama series, produced by Penguin Films, follows the story of a bare-knuckle boxing champion who gets scouted by well-known manager, Mandla (Masoja Msiza) on the dusty streets of rural Limpopo. Neo’s (Mpho Sebeng) parents are disapproving of his dream to become a boxer, so he runs away during the night to follow his dream of becoming a champion in Johannesburg.
He soon meets and falls in love with Mandla’s daughter, the innocent Sli (Dineo Nchabeleng), and then encounters his formidable opponent, Kabelo (Bohang Moeko).This acts as the catalyst that catapults Neo into a world of secrets, betrayals and lies.
It is soon revealed that Neo’s mother, Naledi (Florence Masebe) has a dark history with Mandla, and there’s more to Mandla’s intentions than what appears on the surface. The long-awaited series is set in Limpopo, Soweto, Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal, which also offers a variety of locations and languages. Other notable cast members include: Baby Cele in the role of Mandla’s wife Ruth, Tessa Twala as the young temptress Gugu, and Slindile Nodangala as Thando who has her own dark secrets to reveal.
Catch Ring of Lies on Mzansi Magic from Monday to Thursday at 9PM.
