Mother-the-Law (2026)
Mother-the-Law follows Jeminah, Palesa’s mother-in-law, as she bulldozes her way into her son, Lunga’s, 35th birthday party preparations. Lunga and Palesa are newlyweds, and they have to find a way to keep her at bay without offending her, culturally, as they forge a new life together. Jeminah, who is never impressed, especially by Palesa, plans and schemes to disrupt their original plans and have things done her way.
Director: Stephina Zwane
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Nthati Moshesh as Jeminah |
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Dineo Langa as Palesa |
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Kay Sibiya as Lunga |
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Sechaba Morojele as Bra Pat |
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Kgomotso Matsunyane as Yolanda Khwezi |
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Nomonde Mbusi as Rose Mokoena |
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Sannah Mchunu as Sis Milly |
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Anelisa Phewa as Musa Khwezi |
| Camera | Jonathan De La Querra | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Bongi Malefo | Editor |
| Sound | Samkhelo Mhlalela | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Salamina Mosese | Producer |
| Writing | Stephina Zwane | Writer |
| Directing | Stephina Zwane | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sandi Mazibuko | Wardrobe Designer |