In Kwa-Thema (east of Johannesburg), where hair is life, one woman is about to show that it takes more than just a good weave to rule the salon game.Kwa-Tsholo is here, bringing you all the drama, the laughs and the hustle that goes down in a kasi salon. It’s Zola, the queen of perfection, versus Tsholo, a young woman with a dream and the streets are about to watch the battle unfold.
Zola’s salon, The Luxxe, is where the who’s who of Kwa-Thema come to get their hair ‘laid’. From high-end wigs to the finest extensions, she’s got everything and she makes sure her clients know it. But while everything looks perfect, Zola is cold as ice and she doesn’t tolerate any nonsense. Don’t even think of rocking up in a bonnet or you’ll be shown the door quicker than you can say “hairdo”.
But then there’s Tsholo, who’s been kicked to the curb after being fired from The Luxxe. With mouths to feed and bills piling up, Tsholo decides it’s time to open her own salon, even if she’s starting with next to nothing. While it may lack the luxury of her former workplace, Tsholo’s Salon quickly becomes a warm and welcoming space where the community gathers to share stories, talk about life and find comfort in laughter.
As Zola watches from her throne, determined to crush Tsholo’s dreams, the real battle begins. Can Tsholo take on the empire that Zola has built or is she in too deep? Will her hustle, the community and her family be enough to defeat the salon queen?
“KwaTsholo is a fresh take on what really goes down in a township salon,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director for Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net. “It’s got the perfect mix of drama, comedy and real-life struggles and we’re excited to bring Mzansi this unique, young cast with a story that everyone can relate to.”
Catch Rorisang Mohapi (Gqeberha: The Empire) as Tsholo, Naledi Mohapi, Khensani Chauke, and Zimkhitha Letlotlo and many more talented young characters bringing the drama to the screen.
Tune in for the ultimate hair showdown – Kwa-Tsholo kicks off Monday, 7 April at 20:00 CAT on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161). Hairlines will be snatched, egos will be bruised, and the drama? Yoh, it’s about to get messy!
