New Drama Series ‘No Woman Is Single’ Explores Love, Loyalty and the Cost of Betrayal

Zimbabwean filmmaker Promise Ncube’s new drama series No Woman Is Single explores love, loyalty and betrayal through the story of two brothers whose bond collapses after they fall in love with the same woman (image source)

A new drama series, No Woman Is Single, written by Zimbabwe-born filmmaker Promise Ncube, is attracting attention for its stark portrayal of love, loyalty and the far-reaching consequences of betrayal within families. Shot across the urban landscapes of Soweto and Hillbrow in South Africa, the series follows the unraveling relationship between two brothers whose bond collapses after they fall in love with the same woman.

The story centres on Mestoe and 24 Hours Mdluli, brothers whose lives are shaped by crime, incarceration and fragile loyalties. Their conflict intensifies when Belinda, played by actress and former dancer Sanele Ncube, becomes romantically involved with both men at different points. Belinda initially dates 24 Hours, but after his imprisonment for involvement in organised crime, she later enters a relationship with his younger brother, Mestoe.

According to Ncube, the narrative examines how personal choices made in moments of vulnerability can permanently fracture family ties. Tensions escalate when 24 Hours is released from prison and discovers the relationship. A violent confrontation follows, but Mestoe refuses to abandon Belinda, and the pair proceed with plans to marry. The rivalry reaches a dramatic peak on the wedding day, when 24 Hours is ambushed and shot, narrowly surviving the attack. By that point, the brothers’ relationship is beyond repair.

Beyond its dramatic arc, the series delivers a cautionary social message. Ncube said the story highlights the destructive consequences of romantic relationships within the same family, warning that such entanglements can damage not only individuals but entire family structures. The production also explores broader themes of crime, loyalty, incarceration and emotional survival in urban communities.

No Woman Is Single premiered on October 5 under 24Hours TV Production and has so far completed four episodes, with plans to expand beyond 30 episodes. As Zimbabwean creatives continue to establish themselves within regional film and television industries, the series positions itself as both a compelling drama and a reflection of the moral dilemmas faced in contemporary urban life.