The Queen (South African TV series)


The Queen is a South African telenovela that premiered on Mzansi Magic on August 1 2016 and on canal plus in April 2020. It is produced by Ferguson Films, owned by acting veterans Connie Ferguson and her husband Shona Ferguson. The couple played two of the main roles in the series until the latter decided to kill his character, Jerry Maake to be more behind-the-scenes. The Queen has an all star cast consisting of acting veterans Connie Ferguson, Shona Ferguson, Themba Ndaba and Zandile Msutwana and well known stars including Dineo Langa, Loyiso MacDonald, Sthembiso Khoza and Zenande Mfenyana. The Queen concluded season 4 with a 1 hour finale on Friday 24 July 2020, season 5 premiered on Monday 27 July 2020.

Plot

The show revolves around the Khoza family, drug lords who hide their dealings behind their logistics company, and their conflicts with their competitors and the Tembisa Police Service. Connie Ferguson plays the role of Harriet Khoza, the widow of a drug lord, while Shona Ferguson plays the police officer Jerry Maake.

Executive producers and head writers

Executive producers

Head writers

Crossovers

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Main characters

In season 1, the main cast members were Connie Ferguson, Shona Ferguson, Themba Ndaba, Dineo Langa, Loyiso MacDonald, Sello Maake ka Ncube, Natasha Thahane, Sthembiso Khoza, Mara Louw and Zandile Msutwana. The recurring cast members were Zenande Mfenyana, Khayakazi Kula, Vuyolwethu Ngcukana and Sipho Manzini. Sello Maake ka Ncube left the show after season 1.
In season 2, the main cast members were Connie Ferguson, Shona Ferguson, Themba Ndaba, Dineo Langa, Loyiso MacDonald, Natasha Thahane, Sthembiso Khoza, Mara Louw, Zandile Msutwana, Zenande Mfenyana and Rami Chuene. The recurring cast members were Vuyolwethu Ngcukana, Sipho Manzini, Zolisa Xaluva, Motsoaledi Setumo, Xolani Mayekiso, Thembsie Matu, Tumi Morake, Mlamli Mangcala, Thato Molamu, Moshe Ndiki and Khayakazi Kula. Mara Louw, Thato Molamu, Moshe Ndiki, Khayakazi Kula and Natasha Thahane left the show after season 2.
In season 3, the main cast members were Connie Ferguson, Shona Ferguson, Themba Ndaba, Dineo Langa, Loyiso MacDonald, Sthembiso Khoza, Zandile Msutwana, Zenande Mfenyana, Rami Chuene, Zolisa Xaluva, Xolani Mayekiso, Thembsie Matu and Motsoaledi Setumo. The recurring cast members were Vuyolwethu Ngcukana, Sipho Manzini and Tumi Morake. Zolisa Xaluva and Tumi Morake left the show after season 3.
In season 4, the main cast members were Connie Ferguson, Shona Ferguson, Themba Ndaba, Dineo Langa, Loyiso MacDonald, Sthembiso Khoza, Zandile Msutwana, Zenande Mfenyana, Rami Chuene, Motsoaledi Setumo, Xolani Mayekiso, Thembsie Matu, Vuyolwethu Ngcukana, Sipho Manzini, Nay Maps, Sibusiswe Jili, Mlamli Mangcala and Cindy Mahlangu. The recurring cast members were Natasha Thahane, Brenda Mhlongo, Kuli Roberts and Rosemary Zimu. Rami Chuene, Motsoaledi Setumo and Dineo Langa left the show during season 4. Shona Ferguson and Mlamli Mangcala left the show at the end of season 4. Season 4 ended with a 1 hour special finale on the 24th of July 2020.
In season 5, the main cast members are Connie Ferguson, Themba Ndaba, Loyiso MacDonald, Sthembiso Khoza, Zandile Msutwana, Zenande Mfenyana, Xolani Mayekiso, Thembsie Matu, Vuyolwethu Ngcukana, Sipho Manzini, Nay Maps, Sibusiswe Jili, Kuli Roberts, Rosemary Zimu, Rapulana Seiphemo, Menzi Ngubane, Jessica Nkosi, Ntando Duma, Brenda Ngxoli and Kenneth Nkosi. The recurring cast hasn't been revealed. This is the first season without Dineo Langa and Shona Ferguson since the show's inception in 2016.

Controversies

The Queen's creator's and executive producers, Connie Ferguson and Shona Ferguson have come under fire for exploiting actors and firing them without reason.Rami Chuene, Dineo Langa and Mlamli Mangcala are amongst the bunch of actors that were fired by the couple.

Awards and nominations

Dstv Viewers Choice Awards
The South African Film and Television Awards