Multi-award-winning actress Brenda Ngxoli will embody the character of the late musical icon, Brenda ‘MaBrr’ Fassie, in a four-part documentary.
The talented thespian is renowned for her work on Home Affairs, The River and The Queen among others. She will now bring Brenda’s character to life once more narrating the story of her rise to fame, personal challenges, and ultimate redemption through her iconic album Vulindlela.
The documentary series that is set to air on SABC 1 on November 15, will share her troubles in the industry which led to her being written off,  and her triumphant rebirth following the release of her massively successful album Vulindlela. This documentary series will also feature interviews with colleagues, friends, family and industry insiders. It will also feature re-enactment scenes by some of Mzansi’s best actors.
CASTING NEWS:
Brenda Ngxoli Plays Brenda Fassie
The incomparable Ngxoli takes on the role of the iconic entertainer in Vulindlela, a four-part documentary series.
The docu-series the charts Brenda Fassie’s extraordinary rise from obscurity to South African music royalty.… pic.twitter.com/Gy8BDGrgAg
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 12, 2025
The series will further feature Sphamandla Dhludhlu as producer and musician Chicco Twala, a main figure in Brenda’s career.
CASTING NEWS:
Sphamandla DhluDhlu Plays Chicco Twala
The thespian takes on the role of the South African music industry’s most controversial figure as Chicco Twala in the new docu-series called Vulindlela.
The 4-part documentary series tells the tumultuous story of Brenda… pic.twitter.com/nSR4NL9qND
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 12, 2025
NEW SHOW:
‘Vulindlela’
A four-part documentary series that charts Brenda Fassie’s extraordinary rise from obscurity to South African music royalty. This includes her troubles in the industry which led to her being written off, and her triumphant rebirth following the release… pic.twitter.com/ARwK8ig4aJ
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 12, 2025
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