Lithapo and The Estate actress Moliehi Didie Makobane has secured a role in The River series, Cobrizi.
MOLIEHI DIDIE MAKOBANE AS TERESIA
TVSA confirms that the comedian and actress Moliehi Didie Makobane will portray the character of Teresia in Cobrizi.
Makobane will star opposite actresses Winnie Ntshaba who plays the role of Zodwa, while Sivenathi Mabuya plays the role of Cobra’s love interest, Bongiwe.
House of Zwide star Thapelo Sebogodi will reprise his role as Cobra’s best friend Kabzela aka Kabza.
The River spin-off series will be premised around Presley Chweneyagae who portrays the fan-favourite character of Thuso “Cobra” Mokoena.
The show focuses on Cobra who moves to the inner-city Johannesburg. He unexpectedly finds love while on a quest to do right to his youngest child.
Sowetan reports that the 13-episode series is produced by Tshedza Pictures duo Phathutshedzo Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon. They produced the original telenovela which ended in February 2023.
Cobrizi will premiere on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) in March 2025.