Award-winning SABC2 drama Muvhango is shaking up its cast with new and returning faces for its 25th season, which kicked off on Thursday.

Viewers were treated to the return of the oft-problematic Matshidiso (Buhle Samuels).

 
Muvhango
Then, on Friday evening, they saw the return of the royal family’s prodigal son Mulalo (Sydney Ramakuwela) who’s back from Mauritius. Viewers can anticipate his scheming, self-victimisation and constant comparison with Azwindini (Gabriel Temudzani) due to Mulalo’s feeling that he should also have a prominent role in the Mukwevho family.

Sydney Ramakuwela
Sydney Ramakuwela.
Muvhango
“The return of these much-loved and controversial characters, Matshidiso and Mulalo, aims to challenge the status quo, heightening the drama in the new season. We know that whenever these two are in our world, there is chaos,” said Muvhango PR and social media assistant Ndumi Zungu.”They are forced to collaborate on getting themselves in positions of power at MMC, manipulating and betraying family and friends in the process.

“Unbeknown to them, a surprise that will thwart their plans is looming.”

MORE ABOUT THE NEW CAST MEMBERS:

Manditi (Tshepo “Howza” Mosese)

Known for his long-time role as Detective Lerumo Chabedi on Scandal!, Mosese’s character as Manditi is woven from mystery, intelligence, ruthlessness and charisma.

Mystery surrounds his past, while ruthlessness defines his actions as he stops at nothing to achieve his goals.

Tshililo (Aubrey Mmakola)

Though a perceived spoilt rich kid who grew up with a silver spoon, Tshililo is strong-willed, hard-headed and opinionated. Despite the tough exterior, a gentle but troubled soul emerges when one gets to know him better. With a passion for events management but no musical talent, he dreams of becoming a booking agent for musicians.

Reneilwe “Rene” Netshitangane (Sinete Nemakonde)

Making her debut on 11 January, Rene is a resilient individual, shaped by the indomitable spirit of her alpha-female mother. An elegant and stunning woman who turns heads without effort as she walks, Rene carries herself with an innate poise that mirrors her refined upbringing.

Nkele Dikeledi Netshitangane, Rene’s mother (Mudi Mudau)

The top Limpopo businesswoman has ambitions of dominating the male-dominated construction industry. She proves to be an overbearing mother who smothers her daughter with love and money.

Nozuko is pleased to be the first and only lady of the Mxenge Empire. Nontle wants Msimelelo to do the right thing. Thulani finds out that Hlumelo played him and is taking everything.
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Episode 257

Welcome back stranger
Nozuko hosts a lavish party to celebrate being on top. Msimelelo makes a big mistake when he takes on Hlumelo. Nobomi feels there’s no place for her in Gqeberha anymore while Thulani finds courage from the most unlikely person.
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Episode 258
Burdens to bear
Thulani is at a crossroads, forced to decide whether or not to fight for everything he’s ever loved. The Makwetus are dealt a hard blow by Hlumelo while Msimelelo carries secret burdens. Msimelelo wants to do right by Ntando so Ntando tells him there’s only one way to do that.
Thursday 11 January 2024
Episode 259
Time to fight!
The Mxenge kids rally the troops to fight for their father’s empire. Hlumelo treats Nozuko with condescension. Anathi faces one of the people she wronged.
Friday 12 January 2024
Episode 260
The last stand
Season 1 finale!
The battle for the soul of the Mxenge Empire goes down. Anathi finally gets to confront Nozuko. The wigs are off. With Msimelelo in the eye of the storm, will his marriage to Funeka survive another hurricane?

TONIGHT On #HouseOfZwide
Nkosi ends up stealing money from his father’s company after being encouraged from Kopano. Nkosi uses delaying processes to ensure that no one in the House of Zwide is aware that money is missingKopano gives Nkosi three days to come up with the money, so he emotionally blackmails Faith into speaking to Funani on his behalf. But Faith tells Funani that Nkosi is asking for a ridiculous amount.
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Episode 128

Funani confronts Nkosi about trying to use Faith to get his way and rejects the idea of giving Nkosi money. Nkosi contemplates stealing money from the House of Zwide company account.
Thursday 11 January 2024
Episode 129
Nkosi ends up embezzling funds from his father’s company after receiving encouragement from Kopano. Nkosi uses delaying tactics to ensure no-one at House of Zwide knows money is missing.
Friday 12 January 2024
Episode 130
Ona waits anxiously to hear news from the DTI and Molfe bites his tongue about what her father is up to. Later, Funani hands Ona a forged letter saying her DTI submission was accepted.
Monday 15 January 2024
Episode 131
Ona is over the moon when she receives her first payment from the DTI. Faith realises that Funani is personally funding Ona’s show and letting her believe that the money is from the DTI.

Connie Chiume is one of the most celebrated actresses in Mzansi. She is one of the reasons why fans can’t afford to miss a season of Gomora. In the show, she plays the role of a model and rich granny in MamSonto. Sonto is known for her love to protect less privileged Gomora school kids. Her commitment to protecting the kids in the streets has made her enemies with street thugs like Qhoqhoqho.

No wonder why Sonto can nail her role on Gomora; she is also a grandmother in real life. On the show, she is Gogo to Tshiamo, Gugu and missing Buhle. She is a loving and caring grandmother who can break through walls to save her grandchildren. As loving as she is to her onset grandchildren, Sonto is even sweeter to her real-life grandchildren. On top of that, she feels blessed to have five grandchildren at her age.Gomora actress ‘MamSonto’ Connie Chiume’s five cute grandchildren impress Mzansi.
Mama Connie Chiume felt so happy and blessed as she escorted her grandchild Lili to the airport. The family posed for pictures at the airport, and Gogo Chiume looked the most comfortable. It is indeed a great feeling to be surrounded by grandchildren. She wrote a loving farewell message for her granddaughter, who left for the United States. Fans loved the pictures that Sonto shared, leaving lovely comments.

Gomora actress Connie Chiume’s granddaughter Lebone Langalethu Mfeka loves fashion.
Upon leaving for the United States on a mission yet to be known, Lebo’s pictures impressed Mzansi with her fashion. Once Sonto tagged her on her post, fans followed the 21-year-old girl and discovered that she was indeed a star in the making. She loves fashion so much that she catches many fans’ preferences. Lebo had pictures wearing traditional attire, sports attire, and formal attire. His sense of style is top-class, and it may only be a matter of time before we see her on our little screens.Gomora actress Connie ‘MamSonto’ Chiume is a family woman.
Despite losing his love of life to death, Connie still finds so much love from her children and grandchildren. She finds so much warmth in them, as shown by her social media posts. On her birthday a few months ago, she enjoyed her day with so much love for her family. Above everything, Connie loves her grandchildren and feels it as a blessing.

Phakhamile from Scandal
Lerato Nxumalo is excited following the acquisition of her first home.

The actress shared a photo of the new house with the key and captioned it with an announcement that stated she’s a homeowner.
Lerato Nxumalo is excited following the acquisition of her first home.

The actress shared a photo of the new house with the key and captioned it with an announcement that stated she’s a homeowner.

 

 

 

Lerato says she’s 23 and glad about the achievement.

“23 and First-time HOMEOWNER. One of the best feelings ever, can’t be described in words! Homeownership is a feeling that makes life’s daily grind worth facing!

“So excited and extremely blessed for this new chapter of my life. Via God and my guardian angels! Can’t wait to renovate and bring my space up to code,” the South African actress wrote.