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The Polygamist 2026

TV series · 26 min · English, Zulu · June 12, 2026

Created by Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabi TauWritten by Busisiwe Zwane, Nontuthuzelo Magoxo, Lorato Phefo, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube

Starring Gugu Gumede, S'dumo Mtshali, Ntobeko Mathebula, Kwanele Mthethwa, Kenneth Nkosi

The Polygamist represents a South African Netflix Series developed by Stained Glass TV Productions for Netflix. Following its launch on June 12, 2026, it emerged as one of the platform's most successful African productions, climbing to No. 2 internationally and No. 1 in 16 territories. Within two weeks of release, it placed within the top 10 in 63 countries such as the United States. This production adapts Zimbabwean writer Sue Nyathi's corresponding novel.

Cast

• Gugu Gumede
• S'dumo MtshaliJonasi Gomora who is a self-made business mogul and serial cheater
• Ntobeko Mathebulathe young Jonasi Gomora
• Kwanele MthethwaMatipa Nkosi
• Kenneth NkosiMagesh Gomora
• Noluthando ShabalalaMpume Gomora
• Wonder NdlovuMenzi Gomora
• Celeste NtuliEssie Gomora
• Sibusiswe Shangaseyoung Essie
• Lwazi Keith TshebeshaSarah Gomora
• Luyanda ZwaneLindani Mbatha
• Sthandiwe KgorogeMama Grace
• Vuyo BiyelaFreedom
• Siyamthanda BandaBongani
• Thandolwethu Olly ZondiXolani
• Sophie NdabaHerself
• Annie MthembuBank Assistant
• Ferida MatsilengBuhle

Crew

Director

Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe, Nthabi Tau

Creator

Akin Omotoso

Writer

Busisiwe Zwane, Nontuthuzelo Magoxo, Lorato Phefo, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube

Executive producer

Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube, Thuthukile Zuma, Pepsi Pokane

Cinematography

Akin Omotso

Music

Zethu Mashika

Details

Production

Stained Glass TV Productions

Network

Netflix

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