Dark cloud covers Mzansi as etvScandal announces

In a development that will surely bring tears to the fans of the long-running etv soap opera Scandal!, Matthews Rantsoma who plays Nhlamulo, one of the main characters, dies.


 

Entertainment insider Phil Mphela shared the unexpected news on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday.

Why ‘Nhamulo’ Actor Matthews Rantsoma is Leaving Scandal!
While details regarding the exit remain undisclosed, Mphela suggested that Rantsoma had been let go by the show after a three-year stint.

“Matthews Rantsoma dropped by Scandal. The actor, who joined the etv soapie in 2021, will be leaving the show. Rantsoma plays Nhlamulo on the show,” Mphela posted on his X account.

Monday 22 July 2024
Episode 86

A life comes crashing down when the police arrive. Tibi receives a donation from a familiar face. Jakes and Hilda resort to underhanded tactics to keep their newly established business afloat.

Tuesday 23 July 2024
Episode 87

A shocking discovery on a phone leads a wife into a dark hole. The Bulldogs are shaking things up, but not everyone is on board. Jakes and Hilda are pushed into resorting to old methods when their efforts bear no fruits.

Wednesday 24 July 2024
Episode 88

An unexpected revelation spins Vuvu’s life out of control. Tebello has a sparkling plan to stay in the cool zone. A high-maintenance client throws a business into panic.

Thursday 25 July 2024
Episode 89

A woman tells a blatant lie to try and save herself leaving another shocked. Tebello is freaked out by an important date change. Jackie reveals troublesome information.

Friday 26 July 2024
Episode 90

Afraid she may be the next suspect, a woman erases anything that could point to her. A money-making idea sparks for a young man needing to get out of a bind

Saturday 27 July 2024
Episode 91

A witness makes a damning statement leaving a woman confined in misery. Desperate times call for desperate measures for Tibi.

Sunday 28 July 2024
Episode 92

Mdala and Tlhogi are shocked by a decision. A crew member makes a mockery of all of Tebello’s lies and efforts. Jakes falls for a trick chasing after foreign currencies.

Monday 29 July 2024
Episode 93

An enraged wife seeks legal recourse after her rights are violated. A missing chunk of his money sends an old man on a furious quest for answers. A haunted house scheme backfires spectacularly for a struggling duo.

Tuesday 30 July 2024
Episode 94

A family is left furious and dishing out blame when their loved one’s sendoff is halted. Neo takes out his sjambok but gives the wrong person a beating.

Wednesday 31 July 2024
Episode 95

Taps puts his foot in his mouth and makes the news headlines. Tebello is forced to come clean when a man seeks revenge. Jakes hustles his way into a job in an unlikely place.

Premiere episodes of Scandal! air on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 19h30