Durban Gen

On 21 August 2020, e.tv announced that the new local drama series would premiere on 5 October.

According to e.tv head of local productions Helga Palmar, the series comes at a time where there is heightened attention on frontline workers.

"We welcome Stained Glass T.V. to the eFamily and confidently look forward to the epic story of a modern-day locally produced drama. Following the immense success of our KZN late prime drama Imbewu, Durban Gen could not have come at a better time. Our viewers are eager to continue experiencing authentic stories that represent their everyday realities in a way that resonates with them".[3]

The series centres around a newly qualified doctor, Mbali Mthethwa (Nelisiwe Sibiya), who moves to the big city to complete her final year of community service at Durban General Hospital. She is torn between her fiancé Sibusiso Dlamini (Ntando Mncube) and her superior Dr. Lindelani Zulu (Mike Ndlangamadla). On arrival at the hospital she assists in a precarious surgery that results in the death of an MEC. This threatens the reputation of the hospital, Dr. Zulu and Mbali as they are thrown into an investigation which threatens to end Mbali's career before it even begins.[4]

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Main Cast

• Mavuso Magabane- Dr Thabo Dlamini, Chief of Surgery
• Duduzile Ngcobo- Dr Nomalanga Qwabe, Superintendent
• Nelisiwe Sibiya- Dr Mbali Mthethwa, surgical intern
• Mike Ndlangamandla- Dr Lindelani Zulu, surgeon
• Ntando Mncube- Sibusiso Dlamini
• Nombulelo Mhlongo- Nurse Sne Mtshali
• Bheki Mahlawe-(Nurse Calvin Gumede)
• Lihle Dhlomo- Dr Precious Dlamini, gynaecologist
• Fanele Ntuli- Dr Thandekile Zondo, surgical intern
• Zuluboy- MacGyver, paramedic
• Tsidi Makitle- Nurse Phumeza Sibiya
• Monica Zulu- MaCele, receptionist
• Lerato Nxumalo- Dr Ndabezinhle Luthuli, surgical intern
• Zimiphi Biyela- Matron Nkabinde, head nurse
• Sifiso Sibiya- Bab Gumede, paramedic
• Bheki Sibiya- Dr Muzi Ndlovu