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Impilo: The Scam

Impilo: The Scam
GenreCrime drama
Created byMbalizethu Zulu
Starring
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
  • Aluta Qupa
  • Mbalizethu Zulu
  • Thembalethu Mfebe
ProducerFrank Perold
Production locationsAlexandra, Johannesburg, South Africa
Production companyA Tribe Called Story
Original release
Network1Magic
Release6 July (2019-07-06) –
28 September 2019 (2019-09-28)

Impilo: The Scam is a South African television drama series produced by A Tribe Called Story for Mzansi Magic.[1][2][3] The series premiered in 2019 and focuses on the rise and consequences of a pyramid scheme affecting communities in South Africa.[1][4]

Premise

The series is set in Alexandra, Johannesburg, and follows a group of individuals whose lives become entangled in a fraudulent investment scheme known as "Impilo".[1][2] As the scheme expands, it exploits trust within communities, leading to financial loss, broken relationships, and moral conflict.[4][5]

Cast

Actor Character
Sipho Mdingi Mnqobi
Desmond Dube Khulubuse
S'thandiwe Kgoroge Nokulunga
Nay Maps Pacino
Candice Modiselle Naledi
Siyabonga Sepotokele Mac'able
TK Sebothoma Tebza
Mpho Molepo Israel

Production

Impilo: The Scam was produced by A Tribe Called Story for Mzansi Magic.[1][2] The series was developed to explore the impact of financial fraud and pyramid schemes in South African communities.[4][5] It was filmed primarily in Johannesburg.[1]

Broadcast

The series premiered on Mzansi Magic in 2019 and later aired on 1Magic and Mzansi Wethu.[1][2]

Reception

The series received attention for its portrayal of financial scams and their effects on ordinary people.[4][5] It was noted for highlighting the social and economic vulnerabilities that contribute to the success of fraudulent schemes.[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g https://www.tvsa.co.za/shows/viewshow.aspx?showid=5597
  2. ^ a b c d https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-za/show/impilo-the-scam
  3. ^ Gerber, Jan (23 December 2019). "Defrauded! The reality of Ponzi and pyramid schemes in SA". Business Day. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  4. ^ a b c d e https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/life/arts-and-entertainment/2019-12-23-native-defrauded-the-reality-of-ponzi-and-pyramid-schemes-in-sa/
  5. ^ a b c https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/screening-of-impilo-the-scam-20190706

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