PICTURE: X/ THE MAKHENES
Reality TV lovers are in for a treat, as Mzansi Magic has announced a new upcoming reality show that will shine a light on the daily lives of the Makhenes.
Titled The Makhenes, the show will explore legacy, love and bonds that shape the Makhenes through conflict, healing and growth. Among the cast members is musician and actress, Letoya Makhene, who is renowned for the role of Tshidi Phakade that she portrayed on Generations: The Legacy.
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Her stint on Fake Gobela and her messy break up with her partner, Lebo Kheswa, also had Mzansi captivated.
In this show, Letoya gets to redeem her image by sharing a different side of her world. The cast also includes her father Blondie Makhene, and her sisters Pauline and Gontse. The Makhenes is set to premiere on April 12.
“This is not another celebrity reality show. It is raw and deeply honest. We are opening up like never before and showing our family exactly as we are. There is nothing glossy or polished about it. It is real. Real love, real pain and real life. I show up as my true, authentic self at a time when I had lost everything and reached my lowest point. That is where this story begins and that is why so many people will see themselves in it,” Letoya said.
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Mzansi Magic took to their X (formerly Twitter) to release a trailer of The Makhenes.
Three generations. Five decades. One iconic family 👑. The Makhenes are finally telling their story. 🎬 Catch the premiere of #TheMakhenesMzansi on the 12th of April at 19:00 on (Ch. 161). pic.twitter.com/85yhzynRIV
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) March 6, 2026
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