Tichina Arnold, popularly known for her roles in comedy shows Martin and Everybody Hates Chris, is set to play the character of Paulette on the prison drama series, Lockdown. The series is in its third season on DStv's Mzansi Magic.
The drama series is set in a women's prison where power and survival mean everything.
Arnold will be in the country for the next two weeks as she films her scenes.
The new season of Lockdown is set to hit TV screens on 9 July