Talented actress Luyanda Zwane, best known for her role as the lead heroine in Sibongile and The Dlaminis, is apparently quitting the show after a lot of disagreement with the production team, sources confirmed.

Fans of Luyanda Zwane are furious about reports that the second season will bring major shifts that will impact their favorite character.The actress has garnered praise for her skill as an actress, and many fans are enamored with the way she plays the lead role of Sibongile Mbambo. The show was just named the most watched on Mzansi Wethu.

Luyanda Zwane portrays Sibongile Mbambo, a domestic helper employed by the Dlamini family in KwaZulu-natality (KZN). The plot is captivating and revolves around love, sacrifice, and familial ties. The actors recently confirmed that Season 2 will be coming; Luyanda is leaving, and her character is set to be replaced.Luyanda Zwane is leaving #SibongileXDlaminis and will not be part of Season 2. pic.twitter.com/bnkizL2PHz

— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) April 20, 2024
Unconfirmed sources reveal that Lungelo Mpangase, best known as Niiwe from the e.t.v. cancelled drama Nikiwe, is on the list of actresses who will replace Luyanda Zwane’s character as Sibongile. The source reportedly disclosed that the talented actress Lungelo Mpangase is the one who will take over on the coming season 2, though it has not been confirmed yet.

Lungelo Mpangase is best known for her debut lead role as Khethiwe on the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela and as Ntokozo in the Mzansi Magic series Mzali Wam.Her first big lead role was as Khethiwe, a young woman who aspires to become a maskandi star, in the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela.
Since Luyanda is the main character, many people have made it obvious that her departure from the show will have a significant impact. The original character’s absence, according to social media users, will cost the show a lot of viewers.

@Kile_ckay said: “Kuhamba uLuyanda guys not uSibongile also I don’t think I can watch another person playing Sibongile.