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
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.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Pimville
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
15
Production
Bakwena Productions