Pimville (2026)
Synopsis
Pimville is a South African telenovela set in the heart of Soweto which follows the lives of various characters as they navigate complex relationships, secrets and power struggles. From reformed hustlers to strong matriarchs, each character brings their own story to the table. The series shines a light on the pulse of township life where dreams collide with reality, secrets unravel and family bonds are tested.
Network
SABC 2
Episodes
Episodes
Episode 1
Detective Sergeant Phello chases a case that refuses to stay buried, but the deeper she digs, the more tangled her world becomes. Naledi and Kenneth’s anniversary should be a celebration, but secrets linger beneath the surface.
Episode 2
Mmusi and Naledi fly too close to the sun and Mmusi gets burnt. Detective Sergeant Phello receives a call that brings her back to the case. MJ meets his match, a foe with the potential of being a friend. Quincy and Jones receive a rude awakening from Mme Mathapelo and Kenneth.
Episode 3
Phello’s Sunday takes a sharp turn when a critical lead in her case points to an unexpected name. Naledi walks a tightrope between her marriage and a forbidden love. As E Moholo's sermon touches on love, Jobe forces his family into uneasy alliances, and Quincy and Jones' graveyard mission threatens to awaken more than just the dead.
Episode 4
Rakgadi wa Friestata shows up unannounced, saying she had a dream about Mmusi but ends up questioning Phello and Mmusi about having kids. Phello has a long day at work when she is suddenly removed from her case and made to chase a serial rapist. When she comes face to face with him, she is reminded of a childhood trauma she had long buried. Has Kenneth confessed to the wrong person?
Episode 5
The risky love affair between Mmusi and a pregnant Naledi teeters on danger when Kenneth is drawn to their web of deceit. Meanwhile, Jobe is excited to receive the news about Rofhi's plans, while Jones is thrown when his crush unexpectedly responds to his advances.
Episode 6
A fatal confrontation between Mmusi and Kenneth ends in the macabre death of the undertaker. Naledi's missing ring seems to be the piece of evidence that will tie her to the scene of a crime. Meanwhile, Phello faces resistance from her Captain, who is convinced that she is too close to take on the case. While Mmusi finds a way to exonerate himself and his lover from a charge of murder, the two Tumagole siblings struggle with their emotions when they are forced to come face-to-face with the death of their beloved brother.
Episode 7
Phello’s instincts flare as a clean arrest feels too perfect, pointing to a hidden hand. Naledi wrestles with guilt and family duty after Kenneth’s death. Quincy and Jones pay tribute to Kenneth.
Episode 8
Naledi goes from being the queen of the Tumagole household as they prepare for the funeral, to hearing news that might just destroy her world. Meanwhile, Pheello doesn't know that she might have led the social media rapist to his next unsuspecting victim.
Episode 9
Detective Phello's investigation into the Mafellong break-in bears no fruit but gives her a clearer light on what could have happened. Naledi and Mmusi's guilt deepens, forcing them to overcompensate. The Tumagole brothers have a hard time mourning their brother's death.
Episode 10
As Kenneth is laid to rest, Naledi faces blame from Mme Mathapelo, the brothers try to make peace bringing in lightness, while a silent predator quietly targets Phello and Rofhiwa.
Episode 11
Mmusi’s guilt conjures a confession that isn’t real yet. Naledi presses on amid family strife, while Rofhiwa’s dreams draw a predator closer in Pimville’s shadows.
Episode 12
Phello continues to haunt a frustrated Jobe as she tries to get to the bottom of who could have killed Kenneth. Naledi blows a fuse when Jobe wants to ensnare her in his dirty dealings. A beautiful supper is ruined when the serial rapist returns to familiar grounds. While Quincy and Jones come up with a plan to make MoGhele jealous, Rofhiwa burns her bridges with MJ.
Episode 13
Phello hits a brick wall in her investigations, but what she doesn't know is that one of her enemies is bringing the fight to her home. Meanwhile, at the Sithole household, Jobe thinks Zinzi has post-natal depression while Rofhiwa gets lured by the Social Media Rapist. Jones is frustrated because he doesn't know where he stands with MoGhele.
Episode 14
When Jobe tries to be a good neighbour, he's not aware that he's putting himself on Phello's radar. When Jones fears that MoGhele might be hurt, he ends up confessing something to her. Meanwhile, Rofhiwa puts herself in harm's way, and MJ can't even warn her.
Episode 15
Phello tries to shake down Jobe to find out about his illicit dealings while she has him in custody. Rofhiwa is whisked away to her interview in a luxury car, but little does she know that it is a trap. The Tumagoles try to regain control of Mafellong funeral parlour from Naledi. Quincy and Jones plan to get serious about their lives.
Episode 16
Rofhiwa’s trapped by a vengeful predator and Jobe storms the police station and confronts MJ, all in a desperate search for his daughter. MJ reveals Rofhiwa left in a Ryde VIP for a promising job opportunity.
Episode 17
Rofhiwa's kidnapping by the Social Media Rapist holds the cul-de-sac agog. Pheello makes it clear that it's the work of the Rhino and he wants to beat Jobe into submission. Zinzi is surprised when Tshilidzi shows up at the Sithole house. Naledi struggles with guilt and contemplates confessing, just as she makes a surprising discovery about her baby.
Episode 18
The Social Media Rapist makes up his mind about Rofhiwa. Pheello rules out her previous suspect for Rofhiwa's kidnapping as new evidence comes to light. Naledi is torn between making a run for it and telling Mmusi the truth.
Episode 19
Naledi chickens out of telling Mmusi the truth and decides to get rid of Kenneth's ashes instead. This almost ends in disaster when Mme Mathapelo almost busts her. After being confronted by Jobe, Pheello is determined to save Rofhiwa. When an opportunity presents itself, Rofhiwa tries to escape.
Episode 20
Rofhiwa's escape is short-lived and when the Social Media Rapist reaches out to Pheello, she ends up defying the Detective Captain, putting her own life at risk. Naledi makes an absolute mess of getting rid of Kenneth's ashes. Moghele kisses her man.
Episode 21
Pheello has to come up with a quick plan to get out of The Social Media Rapist's sharp claws. Naledi decides that her child is going to be a Tumagole. Moghele plays dumb when Quincy asks her about the kiss
Episode 22
As Rofhiwa battles silent trauma, Pheello’s buried past finds its way to the surface and the truth refuses to stay hidden forever.
Episode 23
Rofhiwa spirals out of control. Pheello snaps at the one person she should snap at. Naledi sees a sign, and it's coming from the grave.
Episode 24
Jobe is intent on avenging the hurt that his daughter suffered. Pheello and Mmusi's marriage seems to be on the brink and matters escalate when Pheello nearly strangles Mmusi to death. Rofhiwa accidentally hurts herself and enjoys the pain, while Quincy is stung when Tshenolo turns him down.
Episode 25
Mmusi prays for peace in his marriage, but it is very short lived. The Social Media Rapist walks free, only to be abducted by Jobe. With a gun in her hand, Rofhiwa cannot kill the rapist herself, and she is traumatized when Jobe does it for her.
Episode 26
The killer’s gone, but the damage is done. Rofhiwa is not healing. Pheello’s not backing down. And Jobe’s victory may cost him everything.
Episode 27
Mmusi and Pheello finally make amends in their marriage, but Pheello receives devastating news from her gynaecologist. Rofhiwa seems to have miraculously healed. Naledi entangles Tshenolo in a web of lies and secrecy about the ashes. Jones seems to be doing everything right as she impresses Tshenolo, while Quincy is left frustrated with the CPF.
Episode 28
Pheello and Mmusi make shocking discoveries, Rofhiwa manipulates Zinzi into leaving her be and Jones suddenly finds himself in debt, while Naledi realises she's one step from being exposed.
Episode 29
Jones struggles to get a loan to pay his fees. Pheello interviews a few suspects and one of the suspects points towards Jobe. Zinzi cannot keep Rofhi's secret anymore.
Episode 30
Pheello receives the fingerprint results, and she cannot believe who they belong to. Naledi gets a chilling visit from Jobe while Jones receives an anonymous sponsor for his course.
Episode 31
A shocking revelation rocks Pheello’s investigation. Rofhiwa struggles to keep her head above water, and Naledi fears the ghosts of her past are catching up.
Episode 32
Pheello finds charm in Mmusi's new sport, not knowing that he is setting up an elaborate trap for an enemy from her past. Jobe is soon confronted by damning allegations from Pheello. Rofhiwa meanwhile, grows increasingly paranoid, while a disaster at Mafellong convinces Mme Mathapelo that a defiant Naledi must quit.
Episode 33
Mmusi and Pheello both get closer to a breakthrough in their respective missions while the Tumagoles scramble for a solution to a problem that threatens to destroy their business.
Episode 34
Pheello plays Jobe and Demethi by circumventing their plans to get hold of the evidence from the Social Media Rapist murder case. Njetimane suffers for being the snitch. Rofhiwa wants professional help for her trauma, but Jobe decides otherwise. Tshenolo wants to throw a surprise birthday party for Jones.
Episode 35
When Pheello is about to arrest Rofhiwa, Jobe steps in and takes the fall for her. Mmusi makes progress in his investigation, and he doesn't like the outcome. Meanwhile, Moghele is busted by Jones when she tries to catfish him.
Episode 36
A jailed Jobe makes an incriminating confession about his role in the murder of the SMR. Zinzi believes that he is trying to cover up for somebody else. Pheello finds Mmusi's behaviour strange when he begins avoiding his golf instructor. Naledi is shocked to learn the truth about the role Quincy played in the body mix-up of the Grootbooms.
Episode 37
Naledi confronts Quincy about the Grootboom body mix-up, Mmusi explodes at Meneer Phiri, and Njetimane risks everything to steal Mafellong’s security code for Pheello
Cast
Details
Original Title
Pimville
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
37
Production
Bakwena Productions