Johannesburg, South Africa- Internationally acclaimed and award-winning actress Zikhona Sodlaka bags a role on Mzansi’s hit telenovela DiepCity. The SAFTA nominee will make her debut on one of the top TV shows in South Africa as Detective Cebekhulu on National Women’s Day, 9th of August 2021. This announcement threads at the heels of the recent addition of Diepsloot’s fierce resident, Zola, whose character is portrayed by Sonia Mbele.
“DiepCity sees applauds from a vast majority of South Africans for its raw talent & impeccable storytelling and it excites me to be a part of a show that not only reveals the in-depth experiences of a community that faces various challenges but does so through a relatable storyline.” Says Zikhona.
We are excited to have Zikhona, Sonia, and Thobani joining what was already an outstanding cast, our viewers are in for a thrilling ride as we head towards our 100th episode, says Mpumelelo Nhlapo co-creator and executive producer of DiepCity. Our fans are in for a bombshell as a new detective relocates to Diepsloot on a quest to unravel the girls’ buried secrets. Detective Cebekhulu is a calculated investigator that carries every task with much observation and consciousness, her character is complemented by her attention to the finest of detail.