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| Impilo: The Scam | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Mbalizethu Zulu |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Frank Perold |
| Production locations | Alexandra, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Production company | A Tribe Called Story |
| Original release | |
| Network | 1Magic |
| Release | 6 July – 28 September 2019 |
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
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]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
[edit]The series premiered on Mzansi Magic in 2019 and later aired on 1Magic and Mzansi Wethu.[1][2]
Reception
[edit]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
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 https://www.tvsa.co.za/shows/viewshow.aspx?showid=5597
- 1 2 3 4 https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-za/show/impilo-the-scam
- ↑ Gerber, Jan (23 December 2019). "Defrauded! The reality of Ponzi and pyramid schemes in SA". Business Day. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/life/arts-and-entertainment/2019-12-23-native-defrauded-the-reality-of-ponzi-and-pyramid-schemes-in-sa/
- 1 2 3 https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/screening-of-impilo-the-scam-20190706