Thuso ‘Cobra’ Mokoena who was portrayed by multi-award-winning actor, Presley Chweneyagae is set to make a comeback on screens with a series named Cobrizi based on its character.
The unforgettable character from the multi-award-winning telenovela, known as a troubled, angry man who loves his beer and women, and fondly known as Mokwepa or Cobrizi’s story will be told in a 13-episode drama series in Johannesburg.
The series will have a star-studded cast that will captivate the viewers, which includes faces from The River, Thapelo Sebogodi (as Kabzela) who was Cobra’s close friend as well as Winnie Ntshaba. They will be joined by Thembsie Matu (as Ous Sheila), Sivenathi Mabuya (Bongiwe), Paul Maila (Rajah), Ishmael Songo (Peanut), Chrispen Nyathi (Raisin), Thobani Mbhele (Bangkok) and Moliehi Didie Makubane (Teresia). They will play alongside an array of rising stars such as Siphiwe Radebe (Simphiwe), Kadia Banyini (Nkanyiso), Xolani Mfeka (Bab’Dladla) and Charmaine Mncwabe (as Ama).
First look at Mzansi Magic’s The River spin-off #CobriziMzansi based on the iconic Thuso “Cobra” Mokoena.
Premieres March 2025. pic.twitter.com/R7phxRKeju
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Director of Local Entertainment, Shirley Adonisi said: “Cobra’s story really resonated with our Mzansi Magic viewers because of the way it presented the glamorous lives of the Dlamini-Dikana’s compared to the struggling Mokoenas. It’s a story of hope, resilience and community. Presley really brought tremendous depth and humour to the character, and this is a way to explore this tortured man’s world and see if his anger could be focused into tenacity to help him try to create a better life for himself,” she said.
