A self-made CEO, Jonas Gumede, 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.
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South Africa
Seasons
1 season
Episodes
22 episodes
First Aired
June 12, 2026
Status
Released
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A self-made CEO, Jonas Gumede, 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.
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First Aired
June 12, 2026
Status
Released
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Season Count
1
Episode Count
22
Country
South Africa
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Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.
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Celeste Ntuli
22 episodes
Gugu Gumede
Joyce Gomora
22 episodes
Kenneth Nkosi
22 episodes
Kwanele Mthethwa
22 episodes
Luyanda Zwane
22 episodes
Lwazie Keith Tsebesha
22 episodes
Noluthando Shabalala
22 episodes
S’thandiwe Kgoroge
22 episodes
Sdumo Mtshali
Jonasi Gomora
22 episodes
Vuyo Biyela
22 episodes
Wonder Ndlovu
22 episodes
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