Former Isibaya actor, Siyabonga Thwala will be part of The River season 6 cast. His character will make their onscreen debut on Friday 10 February 2023.

Thwala will be playing the character of Bangizwe Zwane, a street-wise, hypermasculine alpha male from Lindiwe Dikana’s past. The two have been friends since from childhood, Bangizwe is as ruthless as Lindiwe a character played by Sindi Dlathu. But, he is far more patient and calculated.

The show recently bid farewell to Lindiwe onscreen husband, police commissioner Zweli Dikana, a character that was played by Hlomla Dandala.

The show also announced the departure of two other cast members. Lawrence Maleka who played the character of Zolani and Tango Ncetezo who played the character of Paulina.

The three are moving on from The River to follow new ventures and some storylines have reached an end.

The viewers still have a plenty of time to enjoy their characters in the current season 5. Their final scenes will air at various date in the near future, the production confirmed.

The new character, Bangizwe Zwane will be part of season 6, he’ll make his debut in February 2022.