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DRAMA . 2007-2012 . 8 Seasons . 5.0/10

Jacob's Cross_

The series revolves around South African born businessman Jacob Makhubu Abayomi, a son of an ANC stalwart who finds that his biological father is actually a Nigerian tribal chief. Jacob's subsequent desire to build an African oil and gas business empire in the shadow of both of his fathers is set against the backdrop of family feuds and betrayals.

Created By Desireé Markgraaff, Teboho Mahlatsi
Network M-Net
Episodes 104
5.0/10
Rating
8
Seasons
104
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The series revolves around South African born businessman Jacob Makhubu Abayomi, a son of an ANC stalwart who finds that his biological father is actually a Nigerian tribal chief. Jacob's subsequent desire to build an African oil and gas business empire in the shadow of both of his fathers is set against the backdrop of family feuds and betrayals.

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Overview
Jacob's Cross has 8 seasons with 104 episodes spanning 2007-2012.
Cast
Hlomla Dandala stars as Jacob Makhubu in Jacob's Cross.
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Year context
Jacob's Cross first aired 19 years ago in 2007.

CAST (9)

Hlomla Dandala
Hlomla Dandala
Jacob Makhubu
AB
Anthony Bishop
Prospero Brand
MM
Mmabatho Montsho
Lerato
MM
Moky Makura
Folake Abayomi
Fabian Adeoye Lojede
Fabian Adeoye Lojede
Bola Abayomi
Jet Novuka
Jet Novuka
Andile Makhubu
Xolile Tshabalala
Xolile Tshabalala
Busi
Anthony Oseyemi
Anthony Oseyemi
Shy
Kendra Etufunwa
Kendra Etufunwa
Adana

SEASONS (8 seasons, 104 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

8
Seasons
104
Episodes
Ended
Status

CREW

Creator
Desireé Markgraaff
Creator
Teboho Mahlatsi
Creator
Angus Gibson

NETWORKS (1)

M-Net

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
8
Episodes
104
Rating
5.0/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Jacob's Cross about?
The series revolves around South African born businessman Jacob Makhubu Abayomi, a son of an ANC stalwart who finds that his biological father is actually a Nigerian tribal chief. Jacob's subsequent desire to build an African oil and gas business empire in the shadow of both of his fathers is set against the backdrop of family feuds and betrayals.
How many seasons does Jacob's Cross have?
Jacob's Cross has 8 seasons with 104 episodes total.
Who created Jacob's Cross?
Jacob's Cross was created by Desireé Markgraaff and Teboho Mahlatsi and Angus Gibson.
Who stars in Jacob's Cross?
The cast of Jacob's Cross includes Hlomla Dandala, Anthony Bishop, Mmabatho Montsho, Moky Makura, Fabian Adeoye Lojede.
What is the rating of Jacob's Cross?
Jacob's Cross has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
Is Jacob's Cross still running?
Jacob's Cross has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (1)

Drama
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