[WATCH] Tony Kgoroge breaks down the political charisma behind Umthetho’s Moses

Tony Kgoroge's portrayal of Umthetho's character, Moses, is informed by how Moses perceives the prison justice system - a far more intricate experience than the typical "fighting the system" narrative. Kgoroge explained in an interview with The Citizen, "We always grew up saying that we're fighting the system; it was like either we're fighting the cops or we're destroying something that has to do with anything that is connected to government."

However, within the confines of the prison system, Moses encounters a myriad of layers that contribute to his layered resistance.

The prison's walls themselves become part of the system, adding complexity to Moses' struggle. Kgoroge shared, "Every time he tried to fight this, he's thinking that he's winning, there's another blockade… until you go to court, even in court, it's still the same problem." Moses commands every room he enters from the first episode, a presence that Kgoroge built by incorporating elements of political charisma, rather than the stereotypical prison-boss menace.

Kgoroge described Moses as "the prisoner, the prison revolutionary," aiming for him to be comparable to a politician or a company foreman fighting for workers' rights. Kgoroge posed the hypothetical question of whether Moses could have become a real-world politician, responding unequivocally, "I think if he was given a chance to go and study and become someone, he would be like Eugène Terre’Blanche. Whether you liked him or not, when you watch him speak, you are like, 'there's something about this guy.'"

In conclusion, Kgoroge emphasized the moral aspect of life choices, stating, "Whatever choices you make in life will lead somewhere, whether good or bad. It's up to you to choose which one you want to stick with. And if you choose that one, go all the way."