PICTURE: X/ HOUSE OF ZWIDE CAST
E.tv’s beloved fashion drama, House of Zwide, has been cancelled after five seasons of airing.
House of Zwide first aired on July 19, 2021, telling a unique storyline of a township girl’s fashion internship that led to shocking revelations about her true identity, her mother’s murder, and her connection to the fashion house’s owner, forcing her to choose between vengeance and destiny. Produced by Bomb Shelter, House of Zwide is set to conclude on June 26, 2026. The show turned the likes of Nefisa Mkhabela, Thato Dithebe, Gaisang Noge, Wanda Zuma and Shalate Sekhabi into household names.
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They worked alongside veteran actors that include Vusi Kunene, Warren Masemola, Winnie Ntshaba, Mduduzi Mabaso, Jeffery Sekele, Khaya Dladla, Motlatsi Mafatshe and Matshepo Maleme.
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‘House Of Zwide’ cancelled
After 5 seasons, the etv popular telenovela will not be renewed for another season.#KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/sbOEdePdah
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 19, 2026
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The Afrikaans telenovela, Kelders van Geheime has also been canned, and will conclude on August 28, 2026. The drama tells the stories of wheeling and dealings of the community that lives on Soebatskloof (a wine farm in the Cape) and focuses on three families: The Abrahams, Syster, and Marais households. These families have to stand together, agree (or agree to disagree), and work together to earn their bread and butter – and a glass of wine!
The show bows down after it was recently recognised with eight nominations at the 19th South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas).
“Concluding them at their creative peaks, rather than stretching beyond their intended arcs, reflects e.tv’s commitment to quality storytelling and respect for its audiences. Together, these two series have set a benchmark for what South African drama can achieve, and their conclusions open the door for exciting new stories on the channel,” read the e.tv statement.