Former Rhythm City actress Silindile Nodangala, who is also known for her role as Mama Ruby on Generations, was in a long-term relationship with aspiring KZN actress Phumelele Mthobeni when she got her big break on the soapie. That’s when she apparently left her lover for the big city and never looked back.

A source tells the magazine that Phumelele is struggling to love and trust again after Silindile abandoned her without warning or explanation, according to News24. Phumelele had even heard through friends that Silindile had been seeing other women in the big city.Phumelele apparently admits to the relationship but says she got over Mam’ Ruby ages ago.

 

 
“This broke her heart. She really loved her and hoped that they had a future together. She wanted to marry her. After she got the Generations gig, she promised her heaven and earth,” the source says, adding,”It’s been four years of pain.”Phumelele Mthombeni, a former lover of Slindile Nodangala, was deeply hurt when their relationship ended. When Mam’ Ruby got a role in Generations, she ended a romance that had been growing for years.Actress Slindile Nodangala is a good person with kindness. A celebrity’s life includes the scandals that they have been a part of. She accepts herself for who she is—a lady who inspires others—and loves herself.

She acted as Ruby Dikobe, the daughter of Sompisi, on Generations Season 1. She joined the series in June 2011. She was fired from the show in 2014 along with Menzi Ngubane‚ Sophie Ndaba, Katlego Danke, and other actors because they demanded better pay rates. Rumours had it that Mam’ Ruby begged to be re-hired on Generations in 2016. She refuted the claims when she said,She featured in different drama series and plays like Rhythm City, Scandal, Mfowethu, On My Birthday, We Can, Homegirls, Stepping Out, Not with My Gun, and Newton. In 2008, she starred in the movies Izulu Lami and The Lion King.

Lindani Nkosi is a South African actor. He is known for portraying Lincoln Sibeko in the soap opera Isidingo. April teases of My Brother’s Keeper indicate that Lindani Nkosi might be leaving the show.

Thursday 25 April teaser reads: “Mshengu passes on the baton to Donga and shares with him his dying wish.”Monday 29 April reveals that the Shabalala family will be

 
Entertainment commentator Jabu McDonald also reports that talented people may be leaving the hit telenovela.This comes after media reports that Generations: The Legacy actor Muzi Mthabela has joined the show as Mshengu’s brother.
MY BROTHERS KEEPER RENEWED FOR SEASON 2
In season 2, Donga, the son who hasn’t played an active role in the family business, ShabaSnacks, locks horns with his father, as he is drawn and forced to intervene and try to save the family business before it falls. That in turn makes Donga a formidable threat to the power balance in the family, as it seems he is the only one who has the power and currency to do so.

On the other hand, Mshengu is exposed by Nqubeko as the one who pulled the plug on Khwezi’s life support at the start of the series. All this because he found out Mshengu was behind the collapse of his venture to start his own business away from his father’s grip.

And of course, Fakazile, ‘the angry makoti’, will be turning the tables on the family, challenging some of the preserved cultural practices that will send Mshengu into a tailspin. Not only her, but the other makotis are also up to something and individually taking a stand to assert a certain level of independence within the family. But how do they do it, and is it in the best interest of the Shabalalas or is it self-serving?

Coming Up On #HouseOfZwide This May 2024:
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Episode 208
Isaac is put off when Bra Zakes makes it clear that Isaac leaving Tembisa and never coming back are the only conditions for peace he will accept. Isaac then manhandles Bra Zakes.
Thursday 2 May 2024
Episode 209

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following a plea from Dorothy, Funani tries and fails to dissuade Isaac from going to war with Bra Zakes. Isaac tells Funani his beef with Bra Zakes is now personal and has nothing to with Nkosi’s hijacking.
Friday 3 May 2024
Episode 210
Makho, the hitman, turns out to be an old friend of Isaac’s, who warns him he has been hired by Bra Zakes to kill him. With Makho’s help, Isaac devises a plan to turn the tables on Bra Zakes.
Monday 6 May 2024
Episode 211
Finding themselves at the mercy of Isaac and the taxi drivers, a fearful Bra Zakes and Sphamandla agree to leave Tembisa and never come back.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Episode 212
After Maria offers to help print and hand-out flyers for Isaac’s Shisanyama, Mampho cautions her against making a move on Isaac so soon after Rea’s death.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Episode 213
The first day of the Shisanyama opening proves disappointing for Isaac as no customers turn up, but Maria refuses to lose hope.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Episode 214
Isaac is happily surprised when the taxi drivers and their families turn up in large numbers to support the Shisanyama. He then gives a heartfelt speech encouraging community unity in the fight against crime.
Friday 10 May 2024
Episode 215
Mampho is hurt after catching Ona and Soka chilling in his car together and despite their claims that they are just friends, Mampho points out she knows about their dinner the previous night.
Monday 13 May 2024
Episode 216
Mampho gives Soka the benefit of the doubt after he reassures her that he has no feelings for Ona. But Ona admits to Keletso that she definitely has feelings for Soka.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Episode 217
While Nkosi expresses his anger and frustration over his continued failure to track and find Kopano, an uneasy Shoki grapples with a secret she is hiding from him.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Episode 218
Zanele and Faith are gutted during the scan when the doctor reveals that Zanele’s baby’s heart is not beating and that her baby will be still born.
Thursday 16 May 2024
Episode 219
Nkosi is angry and accuses Shoki of keeping secrets from him, but his anger subsides when she reveals she actually has a plan to catch Kopano.
Friday 17 May 2024
Episode 220
Dorothy is blown away by Ona’s sketches for her wedding dress and asks her to also design Molefe’s suit and the bridesmaid’s dresses. But challenges arise when Ona can’t access the fabric Dorothy wants.
Monday 20 May 2024
Episode 221
Soka decides to explore things with Ona while still seeing Mampho – Sandile warns him that he is playing a dangerous game while Maria warns Mampho something is definitely going on between Soka and Ona.
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Episode 222
Soka is forced to lie after Mampho catches him preparing to go to dinner with Ona, but she later finds his pros and cons list for dating her and Ona.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Episode 223
A costly request from Adani and Keletso breaking the wedding dishes by mistake, leave Molefe and Dorothy facing a wedding budget that is spiraling out of control.
Thursday 23 May 2024
Episode 224
Maria entertains hopes of being Isaac’s date at the wedding but as the budget continues to rise, a frustrated Dorothy announces that she is cancelling the wedding.
Friday 24 May 2024
Episode 225
Nkosi and Shoki feel they are inching closer to nailing Kopano, when Kopano calls Shoki in response to her video and reassures her – he will come to see her soon.
Monday 27 May 2024
Episode 226
Soka does some serious soul searching and decides to tell a heartbroken Ona that he has chosen to be with Mampho, he then makes a heartfelt plea asking Mampho’s forgiveness.
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Episode 227
Despite their happiness at being formally married, Molefe and Dorothy can’t hide their sadness at being unable to have a proper wedding reception.
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Episode 228
Ona does the mature thing and helps Mampho realise that she is making a mistake letting Soka go, Mampho then decides to forgive Soka, and they both agree to start dating officially.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Episode 229
Touched by Molefe and Dorothy’s situation, Maria ropes in family and friends to help her plan a surprise wedding reception for the couple.
Premiere episodes of House of Zwide air on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 19h00.

According to The South African, talented actors Sindi Dlathu and Tinah Dlathu, who portrayed Khwezi and Lindiwe in The River, have landed roles in Queendom.

According to entertainment analyst Jabu McDonald, actress Tinah will be playing Sindi Dlathu’s younger self in the BET new telenovela Queendom.

“Tinah Dlathu will be playing the younger version of Sindi Dlathu’s character (Tholakele Mthombeni) on #BETQueenDom,” he said

 

 

 

Tinah Dlathu will be playing the younger version of Sindi Dlathu’s character (Tholakele Mthombeni) on #BETQueenDom

Premieres 22 April on BET at 18:30 and repeats at 21:30. pic.twitter.com/i5a552PPDD

— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) April 17, 2024
Following the success of ‘Isono’ and ‘Redemption’, BET Africa is back with a new scripted daily drama, Queendom, which celebrates the strength, resilience, and power of women who shape their own destinies. Queendom explores themes of cultural heritage, tradition, fate, ancestry, power struggles, identity, and survival.“‘Queendom’ will address real-life challenges faced by everyday South Africans, offering a poignant reflection on our history and roots.”

Queendom tells a story of Nthandokayise Mthombeni, who is portrayed by Linda Mtoba, a trailblazing Tsakane community leader. She learns that she is the legitimate successor to the Khahlamba Kingdom’s throne.Her mother, Tholakele Mthombeni, played by Dlathu, has been keeping this secret from her for 30 years.

The show will bring South African acting royalty to TV screens with a distinguished cast. It also stars actors Hamilton Dlamini as King Banzi Khahlamba, Mduduzi Mabaso as Prince Andile Khahlamb, Dawn Thandeka King as Queen MaNdlovu, and many more.

Fans of e.tv Smoke and Mirrors have not been impressed by legendary actor Hlomla Dandala in the role of Caesar.

Former The River actor Hlomla Dandala broke his silence on replacing Zolisa Xaluva in Smoke and Mirrors as the new Caesar; he says that this is an exciting challenge for him as the character of Caesar is loved by viewers. His aim is to please and ensure that he delivers as a performer.

 

 

 

This is an exciting challenge for me … playing a villainous character such as Caesar will surely bring the best out of me. But, more than anything, I’m excited to be back with the e-family and I look forward to a real joyride as we enter the second season of the show, he saidDandala, the former director and actor on e.tv’s Scandal!, has a career that spans more than 30 years in the film and television industry. Some of the roles he has played include the character of Zweli on The River and Derek Nyathi in Isidingo more than two decades ago.
Recently, fans of the show went to X to express disappointment with Dandala’s performance and to call for Xaluva to return.Smoke and Mirrors viewers express dislike for actor Hlomla Dandala’s portrayal of Caeser.

Smoke and Mirrors’ viewers criticise new Caeser
@Reel_TalkZA says: “I am just going to say it, there is no chemistry between Hlomla Dandala and Ayanda Bandla. This is a disaster; Lala must come fetch her man and they must do #TheRiver again. Bring Zolisa back, I hate it here.”

@officiallebza: “Hlomla as Caesar is falling so flat. Mbulelo Grootboom might have even been better.”

@Mbalizah7: “I totally agree, it’s very awkward between Hlomla and Ayanda. Hoping basazojwayelana and form some kind of chemistry, it will never be what she had with Zolisa but ke.”

@McShandoo: “I’m not happy with our new Ceaser it’s so cringe watching Hlomla as Ceaser. His acting is so off for this role. I think he is better acting a lover not a fighter it just doesn’t work for me, every time he appears I wanna fast forward.”

@McShandoo: “I’m not happy with our new Ceaser it’s so cringe watching Hlomla as Ceaser, his acting is so off for this role. I think he is better acting a lover not a fighter it just doesn’t work for me, every time he appears I wanna fast forward.”

@NombuleloPS: “Boring as sh*t. Please bring back Zolisa. He’s the only actor that did justice to this drama.”