“Black Door” Will Come Back As “Isitha”

The revamped telenovela coming soon.

By  | May 05, 2023, 02:16 PM  | Top of the

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Back in April 2022, e.TV introduced its arguably most daring programming to date in terms of local content when it introduced its late-night series Black Door. This is as the series was stipulated as an adult-only series with an age restriction of 18 years old.

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At the time, the premise of the show was reported as: 

eMedia launched a new adult-only telenovela that takes the viewers inside a high-class world of a pleasure dome brothel, The Black Door, yesterday, and what better way to do it than to host the media, show makers, and actors on the set where all the magic happens for a tour, cast interviews and screening of the show’s pilot episode?

During this adult-only sex drama series premiering on Monday, 11 April 2022, a story of two brothers emerges. Khaya, a role played by Zamani Mbatha, is a truck driver with a dream to run a fleet of buses with his older brother Chuma played by Thomani Nzuza.

Throughout its first season, the series did not disappoint in terms of delivering on its controversy as a number of its sex scenes went viral on social media. More especially when the series introduced SK Khoza’s character which at the time also seemed to reflect on the actor’s contentious actions. 

However, it seemed that the controversy was slowly overtaking the storytelling aspects of the series. As such, a decision was made to change course, and now e.TV has finally unveiled what that will look like. 

Black Door will come back as Isitha
e.TV has recently released a statement confirming that Black Door is set to be revamped via the upcoming spin-off titled Isitha - The Enemy. In the official statement, it reads: 

Black Brain Pictures has announced the launch of a new primetime family-oriented telenovela on e.tv titled Isitha - The Enemy. This exciting new telenovela is a spinoff series that follows the Sokhulu family who were first introduced to South African viewers in the ground-breaking series The Black Door. Isitha - The Enemy continues the tale of the Sokhulu’s struggles to keep their family together in the face of adversity as new challenges and new rivals come onto the scene.

Moreover, the premise of the spin-off is detailed as: 

The story in Isitha - The Enemy, which is suitable for the whole family to enjoy, picks up from a royal homestead in eSwatini. Here, we find out what happened to Chuma Sokhulu who was presumed dead in The Black Door chapter of the Sokhulu story. It promises to be a gripping drama with captivating storylines and exciting performances. The stunning visuals coupled with unexpected twists and turns as the story unfolds, will take viewers on a thrill ride that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
Currently, there has been no official release date for the spin-off. However, it has been confirmed that the actors who will return for the spin-off include Zamani Mbatha, "Sipho Ndlovu, Khanyisani Khwesa, and Dawn Thandeka King to name a few. Thobani Nzuza reprises his role alongside viewers’ favorite actors from The Black Door."
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