Netflix Drops New Trailer for Umjolo: Day Ones

There’s more than one way to break a heart, as Umjolo: Day Ones proves in its exploration of love, friendship, and betrayal. Premiering exclusively on Netflix on 20 December 2024, this second chapter in the four-part film collection dives into a burning question: Can men and women ever be just friends?

Zanele (Sibusisiwe Jili) and Andile (Kay Sibiya)  are the ultimate BFFs — from being each other’s go-to plus-one to providing a comforting shoulder to lean on. Andile, however, is in a healthy marriage with Jessica (Trix Vivier), while Zanele’s love life is a depressing rollercoaster of swipes, ghosting and questionable choices. Jessica reluctantly welcomes her husband’s best friend into their lives, but she can’t ignore the uneasy feeling sparked by their undeniable closeness. As friends and family repeatedly joke about their bond, doubts creep in, leaving her questioning whether there’s more to their relationship than meets the eye.

An encounter between Zanele and Andile shatters their friendship, leaving them grappling with the weight of their secret. Zanele finds herself swept off her feet by a new, seemingly perfect love interest, leaving Andile to step aside, no longer the ‘knight in shining armour’ in her story. 

The film showcases the talents of Menzi Biyela, Neo Iman Mothae, Nombuleleo Mhlongo Themba Ndaba, and Yonda Thomas, who bring this captivating story to life. Fan-favourite narrator Mam Sbosh (Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi) returns with signature humour, ensuring Mzansi is glued to every salacious twist and turn!

Umjolo: Day Ones features Sibongiseni Shezi (Lethu) and Tyson Mathonsi (Lucky), stars of the Netflix Global Top 10 sensation Umjolo: The Gone Girl. 

The Umjolo four-part film collection is produced by the award-winning production company Stained Glass, which has been at the forefront of iconic South African television shows for a decade.