Netflix Teases Its Biggest South African Telenovela Yet: 'The Polygamist'

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Johannesburg, 5 May 2026 - Today, Netflix unveiled the teaser for its new supernovela, The Polygamist, adapted from Sue Nyathi’s acclaimed novel. Produced by award-winning Stained Glass Productions, the 22-episode series premieres on 12 June, led by standout performances from Gugu Gumede and Sdumo Mtshali as Joyce and Jonasi Gomora. 

SYNOPSIS: A self-made CEO, Jonasi Gomora builds an empire and a complicated personal life that begins to collapse under the weight of his choices, as the wives and mistresses in his life hold a mirror to the man behind the power.

Cast & Crew

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Stained Glass Productions

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Thuli Zuma & Pepsi Pokane

DIRECTORS: Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe & Nthabi Tau 

CREATIVE DIRECTORS: Gugu Zuma-Ncube, Thuli Zuma & Akin Omotoso 

HEAD WRITER: Busisiwe Zwane  

WRITERS: Nontuthuzelo Magoxo, Lorato Phefo & Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube 

Key Cast: 

• ​​Gugu Gumede 

• Sdumo Mtshali 

• Kwanele Mthethwa 

• S’thandiwe Kgoroge 

• Kenneth Nkosi 

• Celeste Ntuli 

• Luyanda Zwane 

• Wonder Ndlovu 

• Noluthando Shabalala 

• Vuyo Biyela 

• Lwazie Keith Tsebesha