The cast of DiepCity just got deeper with the inclusion of Sonia Mbele into the mix. The renowned actress joins the telenovela to reprise the role of Zola.

Oozing much sex appeal and jaw-dropping looks, Zola will surely turn head with her every motion. She normally gets what she wants, and her sights are firmly fixed on Mgedeza.

It is worth mentioning that Zola does not only boast of looks that kill, but she’s been known to be quite the gunslinger. She was raised and groomed by her kingpin father whose gun smuggling syndicate she inherited.

As the character manoeuvres her way into Mgedeza’s life, audiences will get to see that there’s more to Zola than meets the eye. Growing up under her father’s tutelage has definitely fostered a tough exterior that is feared by many.

The other kingpins want her, but they fear and respect her more because she killed her father’s lieutenant when he undermined her in front of other people. She has no female friends, and she is a playful vixen who only reveals her dark side when it is necessary.

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With all of this and so much more in her arsenal, it will be interesting to see how it all plays out. Mgedeza is no pushover, but he might have met his match.

The undeniable chemistry between the two is quite palpable, but things don’t go as planned for her in the love department. Check out Mbele’s first appearance on DiepCity on the 27^th of July 2021.

You can catch weekly episodes of  DiepCity on at 20:00pm on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161.

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Vusi Kunene’s infamous character on Generations The Legacy, Jack Mabaso has exited the soapie in a bloody scene. And, we can safely assume that he won’t come back a third time around.

We reported last month that Generations’ numbers were in the decline, and some of the major stars have already jumped ship. Kunene’s character was arguably one of the biggest drawcard for the show and after five years, he’s bowing out.

It’s difficult to see how Generations will bounce back from the exodus that has seen actors such as Rapulana leave the soapie. The channel released a statement through their social media platform to show gratitude to Kunene for his tremendous work.

Check out Vusi Kunene’s exit episode from @Gen_legacy on Wednesday, 12 May on @Official_SABC1

For more: https://t.co/gtdxnc8Tn7 pic.twitter.com/J0jXaCI9z0

— SABC (@SABCPortal) May 10, 2021

Kunene was also appreciative of the experience he’s amassed playing the popular role.

“I’ve always had a serious passion for Jack. He is the most popular character I have ever played and bringing him to life has been a pleasure. I’m really going to miss everyone because Generations is like a family,” said Vusi.

Here’s a clip of the final episode of where Jack Mabaso is killed. The scene aired on Wednesday, May 12, where his enemies finally got the best of him.

 

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Since the cancellation of Isidingo, SABC 3 hadn’t announced a show that would occupy the primetime slot that would garner the same TV ratings as the staple did for so many years. With the introduction of the new telenovela, The Estate, the soapie is projected to bring the channel back to its former glory.

The public broadcaster is pulling out all the stops with this drama series, roping in a Clive Morris Production to ensure the success of the venture. CMP has a stellar catalogue, bringing you shows such as BET Africa’s Isono and eTV’s Broken Vows just to name a few.

The show is based on a super-wealthy, gated community in Echelon Estate. It follows the lives of the affluent families that reside there and it juxtaposes the experience of struggling working class in the periphery.

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The Estate tackles some of the prevalent issues in South Africa such as land claims, corruption and classism that viewers will be able to resonate with. Moreover, it wouldn’t be a telenovela without touching on the themes of love, betrayal, deceit, money and power dynamics.

Meet the Cast of The Estate

The residents of Echelon Estate all bring a fresh dynamic to the show. The families  includes the Phakathwayos, the Molefes, the Mokobanes, the Le Rouxs, the Van Wyks and the newcomers.

The cast that will bring these characters to life is made up of familiar faces in the industry. The likes of Sdumo Mtshali, Don Mlangeni, Dineo Moeketsi Langa, and Clementine Mosimane have been the faces of soapies for years and will add to the lustre of the show.

Don’t miss the premier of the television show, scheduled to start airing from April 2021 at 19:30.