Kwanele Mthethwa bids farewell to ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’
Former Redemption actress Kwanele Mthethwa has reportedly exited Mzansi Magic’s Umkhokha: The Curse.
ACTRESS KWANELE MTHETHWA: EXIT?
Sunday World reports that Kwanele Mthethwa’s co-star Alizwa Sikhafungana, who plays the role of Gabisile Gumede, has paid tribute to Mthethwa.
Mthethwa, who plays Nobuntu, made an exit this week after there were reports that she was one of the actors leaving the Mzansi Magic telenovela.
Sikhafungana took to social media and wrote: ““Miss you so much sister, cannot wait to work with you again,” she wrote.
Mthethwa took over fan-favourite actress Kwezi Ndlovu’s character as Nobuntu in 2023 after Ndlovu fell pregnant.
MORE ACTORS LEAVE ‘UMKHOKHA: THE CURSE’
Zimoja reports that Umkhokha: The Curse actress Sphelele Luthuli who plays Nokubonga has also left the telenovela.
Sources from the show reveal to the publication Luthuli was let go because producers did not know what to do with her character anymore.
This comes after entertainment commentator Jabu McDonald revealed that actors Angel Zuma and Msizi Njapha have also left the show.
Sources from Umkhokha: The Curse previously revealed to the publication that Zuma has been offered a lucrative role on the internationally acclaimed musical drama, The Lion King.
The publication adds that the faith-based telenovela is completing season two and there is still no word from Mzansi Magic whether they are renewing contracts for season three or not.
Multichoice publicist Portia Hlongwane said they were not aware of the news of actors being fired or quitting the telenovela. “Let me find out for you. But Msizi’s storyline is still part of the show,” said Hlongwane.
Hlongwane also previously confirmed to Zimoja that Zuma has gotten an amazing opportunity to be part of the Lion King in Canada (Toronto).
Do you watch Umkhokha: The Curse?
Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
