eGagasini: Waves of Change

e.tv is adding fresh momentum to weeknight viewing with the launch of its brand-new The Golden Hour, featuring two highly anticipated original local dramas, eGagasini: Waves of Change and The Four of Us. Premiering on Monday, 29 June 2026, eGagasini: Waves of Change will air at 19:30, followed by The Four of Us at 20:00. Together, the productions deliver a full hour of drama shaped by ambition, family conflict, betrayal, love, music and legacy.

Featuring some of South Africa's most celebrated actors alongside exciting new talent, both productions showcase e.tv's commitment to delivering authentic, high-quality local stories that resonate with audiences across the country.

eGagasini: Waves of Change

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Durban's evolving music scene, eGagasini: Waves of Change follows three ambitious best friends from Umlazi, Lwandle, Njabulo and Sihle, whose lives change forever after a viral music video catapults their trio, Truth or Dare, into the spotlight.

Their dreams of stardom quickly become entangled in a devastating secret when a tragic accident aboard a yacht leaves a young woman dead. Bound together by guilt and fear, the trio enter a pact of silence to protect their future.

Leading the cast is veteran actor Meshack Mavuso as Senzo Dube, a legendary music producer and founder of Umlilo Records. Once a pioneer who helped shape Durban's music landscape, Senzo is determined to restore his struggling empire to its former glory.

Joining him is Gugu Gumede as Phumelela Dube, Senzo's wife, business partner and the strategic powerhouse behind Umlilo Records. Smart, sophisticated and fiercely ambitious, Phumelela becomes the driving force behind the signing of Truth or Dare and their meteoric rise.

Nolwazi Tsebesha as Noxolo Dube, the adored only child of Phume and Senzo, a confident, intelligent, and popular matric head girl who excels effortlessly. Raised as her father’s “princess,” she carries both privilege and pressure. Drawn to the world of Truth or Dare, her life is set on a path that will change everything.

The young stars at the centre of the story include:

Aphelele Shezi as Njabulo, a stylish producer, hustler and visionary determined to build his own music empire.

Nomfundo Radebe as Sihle, a bold and ambitious vocalist who believes stardom is her only path to the life she deserves.

Londeka Mkhwanazi as Lwandle, a church-raised singer blessed with extraordinary talent but burdened by impossible choices that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear.