In a curious turn of events on social media, a seemingly innocuous picture of actors Mdala and Hlongi, known for their roles in the hit South African soap opera “Scandal!”, sparked a flurry of confusion among fans.
The snapshot, accompanied by a caption insinuating relationship drama between the two actors, quickly garnered attention with hashtags referencing the show, such as #etvScandal.Fans flooded the comment section with laughing emojis, seemingly amused by the apparent revelation. However, amidst the laughter, some fans felt compelled to provide clarity.
They pointed out that the image was not a behind-the-scenes glimpse of “Scandal!”, but rather a still from a previous project where Mdala and Hlongi portrayed lovers in a Ndebele series called “Komkhulu”.
Their corrective comments aimed to dispel any misconceptions, emphasizing that the actors’ on-screen chemistry was not indicative of real-life relationships.
The incident serves as a reminder of the blurred lines between fiction and reality in the age of social media, where context can easily be misconstrued, but also where fans are quick to set the record straight.Coming up on Scandal! this April 2024:
Monday 1 April 2024
Episode 2
Both Mdala and Tlhogi are shocked by a very direct suggestion. A family learns more about who they are dealing with and escalate the matter in the interest of their child. A crush starts to grow, and a young rivalry takes seed. Tuesday 2 April 2024
Episode 3
A family’s life is upended when a daughter is arrested. A wife expresses her fear of her husband. Tebello’s first lesson goes better than he expected.
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Episode 4
Dintle gets bad news, and she is quick to want to lash out. It looks like the beginning of the end for a husband and wife. There is friction between friends when they realise they want the same thing.
Thursday 4 April 2024
Episode 5
Dintle’s suspicions shoot up when she intervenes where she shouldn’t and Taps gets an unexpected call. A couple have the opportunity to repair what has been broken, but don’t. Tebello finds a way of mending his broken heart.
Friday 5 April 2024
Episode 6
A desperate mother tracks down a lead but it’s not as clear cut as she hoped. Nhlamulo is warned about the violent nature of someone close to him. Tebello and Khumo continue to battle it out for their teacher’s affections.
Monday 8 April 2024
Episode 7
A son is faced with making a hard choice when he gets distressing news. After all her interfering, Dintle is given a clear warning to back off. Tebello makes a plan to get the proof he needs.
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Episode 8
It seems like Motshabi may have gained a life-line while Taps’ efforts are thrown in his face. Taps is shocked by what he sees Mdala doing. Tebello realises he needs to step up his game while on the other hand someone is already onto him.