‘Mkhwane fell sick just before the show comes to an end, writer and director of this play Percy Mtwa had to replace Mkhwane’ stated Thakgatso.Thakgatso mentioned that they don’t know what disease this actor is suffering from but they hope he would recover soon.

‘From what we’ve heard is that he wasn’t admitted to hospital but he is fighting this illness at his home. The doctor has given him a four weeks leave for him to recover before returning to work. We wish him a speedy recovery.’ Continued Thakgatso.
It would’ve been Mkhwane’s first time appearing on this show, which has been performed for many years. Mtwa revealed that he was also dispointed by the illness that has forced Mkhwane to stop being part of ‘Bopha’. He revealed that he decided to include Mkhwane on this play because of his great talent and that he knew that Mkhwane was going to play the role of Njandini perfectly. He mentioned how much he respects Mkhwane and how disappointed he is that this actor would no longer be part of the play. He also wished him a speedy recovery. Bopha would be shown until 13th June at State Theatre.