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His breakout role as Nkosi in etv’s House of Zwide has made Wanda Zuma a force to be reckoned with in showbiz – and he has no plans of slowing down, in fact, he wants to explore more avenues within the industry.

We are chatting to him all the way from Port Elizabeth and he sounds animated when he chats to Drum about how he got into acting, handling fame, his future plans and more. “Acting is something I’ve always wanted to do. I got nudged into it when I attended a workshop where we did one of Shakespeare’s plays,” he tells us.

Although he is also infront of the camera, he also makes people famous through an agency he works for. “I work as a talent scout for a casting agency, so when companies are searching for talent, I look at the brief and check who fits the profile. It’s not east to juggle that and being on a telenovela full time, it can be daunting,” the heartthrob says.

 

 

 

 

breakout star Wanda Zuma on his role in House of Zwide

He reveals that having experienced how it feels to unearth new talent, one of his future plans include starting his own casting agency. He quips: “I’ was given an opportunity at Imbewu to work as a cast co-ordinator, so that experience gave me the passion I have for this. So, I’d definitely like to start my own agency, especially with the experience I have amassed thus far and I also want to delve into producing work for the channel.”

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Being on a show that has more than 4 million viewers is no walk in the park and Wanda knows this from experience. “Being in such a big telenovela is difficult and time consuming, because it needs you be the character more often you’d like, but those tare the drawbacks of being in a telenovela.

Also, being in such a hit show attracts attention, which means one has to handle fame and all that it comes with. “He asserts: “Fame handles me, I don’t handle it. I’m just grateful that I get to do what I love. I also appreciate the love thay I get from the show’s ardent viewers”.

Skeem Saam is a blend of stories about the journey to manhood. The local drama series examines the plight of today’s male children and the tough challenges they face transitioning into manhood.

Skeem Saam airs on Mondays to Fridays at 19h30 on SABC 1.Monday 2 September 2024
Episode 46

 

Kwaito confronts Tbose about the lost tender. Phomolo orders Pretty to pack her things and leave Lehasa’s apartment. MaNtuli discovers the secrets of social media influence.

Tuesday 3 September 2024
Episode 47

Lehasa’s sentencing causes division among people. Kwaito confronts Bra Boikie and uncovers some shocking truths about Tbose. Charles aspires to become an influencer.

Wednesday 4 September 2024
Episode 48

The good doctor reveals her cunning Lady Macbeth side. Tbose and Mapitsi become the talk of the town, but not everyone is happy for their success.

Thursday 5 September 2024
Episode 49

Salamina discovers Letetswe’s raft in the shop’s storeroom. Mapitsi and Tbose start to feel the weight of parenting on their own. Toby is shocked to learn how expensive the trial is.

Friday 6 September 2024
Episode 50

Charles is stunned by Salamina’s decision to go to the police. Tbose struggles to balance work and family responsibilities. Babeile is shocked when someone reveals a new lead about Smaki’s disappearance.

Monday 9 September 2024
Episode 51

Meikie and John learn how much Tbose and Mapitsi are struggling to run their household. Toby ruins his chance of getting legal representation as his trial looms closer. Letetswe is unsettled by Salamina’s interpretation of the events involving him and Smaki.

Tuesday 10 September 2024
Episode 52

Opposing debate teams seek guidance from their parents on the 30 years of democracy. Tbose and Mapitsi continue to grapple with the challenges of their newfound independence.

Wednesday 11 September 2024
Episode 53

Charles suggests a risky plan to save his family. Evelyn and Toby face the consequences of Toby’s reckless actions.

Thursday 12 September 2024
Episode 54

The Grade 10 learners engage in a heated debate about 30 years of democracy. Mapitsi’s interview rubs her mother-in-law the wrong way. Charles makes a pact with someone to get rid of incriminating evidence.

Friday 13 September 2024
Episode 55

Kwaito and Elizabeth seem to have conflicting expectations regarding their marriage. Bopape triggers Evelyn’s anxiety attack. Pax makes plans for Lewatle, and they are not pure.

Monday 16 September 2024
Episode 56

Evelyn sells her house to Bra Boikie. MaNtuli is touched by something she overhears – but did she hear correctly? Lewatle confirms Pax’s suspicions.

Tuesday 17 September 2024
Episode 57

Babeile teaches Pax a lesson of a lifetime. MaNtuli surprises Lizzy with an unexpected act of kindness. Toby begs Kat for a job, only to be turned down due to his looming rape trial.

Wednesday 18 September 2024
Episode 58

Evelyn strikes a deal with Bra Boikie to save her son from going to jail. The Kgomos confront Babeile, who stands his ground. Kwaito is taken aback when MaNtuli overlooks Lizzy’s cheeky behaviour.

Thursday 19 September 2024
Episode 59

Bra Boikie throws mother and son out of his house. Pax breaks up with Lewatle. MaNtuli spreads a lie about Lizzy and Kwaito.

Friday 20 September 2024
Episode 60

Struggling to deal with his new reality, Toby decides to skip town. Lewatle is willing to do anything to get back with her man.

Monday 23 September 2024
Episode 61

Lewatle ends up in a place she shouldn’t be. Leeto is stunned by Bopape’s request. MaNtuli puts pressure on Lizzy to bear her grandkids.

Tuesday 24 September 2024
Episode 62

Babeile searches for Lewatle and what he finds leaves him traumatized. Toby turns to an unexpected source for help.

Wednesday 25 September 2024
Episode 63

Lewatle takes drastic measures out of fear. Jacobeth Thobakgale is finally released from prison.

Thursday 26 September 2024
Episode 64

The courtroom is rocked by shocking twists on Toby’s trial day, leaving everyone in disbelief. Lizzy makes a surprising discovery that leaves her reeling. A distressing video of Lewatle Babeile circulates on social media.

Friday 27 September 2024
Episode 65

Well-known South African actress Nefisa Mkhabela sometimes pinches herself in awe of what she does.She said, at times, she suffers from imposter syndrome and feels she’s not good enough.

Nefisa is popularly known for her role as Onalerona Molapo on e.tv’s fashion drama House of Zwide.

The 23-year-old said everyone has insecurities.“For me, my biggest thing I still try to get over is asking myself if I’m good enough at what I do,” said Nefisa.

 

 

 

House Of Zwide Actress Nefisa Mkhabela (Onalerona) Reveals Her Biggest Insecurity

However, her fans and supporters have reassured her.

“Seeing all the love, even from the recent project Losing Lerato 2. Winning a Royalty Soapie Award was on another level because I then get shocked and say, really, I can act,” she joked.

Nefisa said everyone must go for what they want to do.

“The sky is the limit, and nothing can stand in your way. If God says this is your future and your destiny, who’s the person next door to say anything?Nefisa played Lerato on the Netflix’s movie Losing Lerato and said she had fun shooting it.

“That was completely removed from me as Nefisa, so there were a lot of challenges that were so much fun to dibble into as an actress. The chemistry on set was amazing, and the people were friendly,” she said.

Nefisa said she started acting because many of her family members were already in the industry.

“I was also an expressive child who was bubbly, and it only made sense to be in the industry.”

SCANDAL! is a true melting pot of South African life depicted through the heightened and entertaining genre of soap in which its villains and heroes play out the complex twists and turns of their lives in their home, business and recreational environments.

 

 

 

SCANDAL! is a half-hour soap opera broadcast daily (Monday to Sunday) on e.tv at 19h30.Sunday 1 September 2024
Episode 127

A cat and mouse game is afoot and a trap is laid. A father and son confront the elephant in the room. Mdala recruits Mbuso to help him get to the bottom of a mystery.

Monday 2 September 2024
Episode 128

Tiro moves in for the kill to eliminate his nemesis for good. Linda catches his boss behaving in an unprofessional manner. Mdala gives Vuvu a hard pill to swallow.

Tuesday 3 September 2024
Episode 129

A parental tug-of-war ensues during a quest for the truth about their sons. As a couple looks forward to a new life, the world grows colder for a widow. A phone call freaks out Gloria.

Wednesday 4 September 2024
Episode 130

A mini press conference creates unexpected drama that changes things for Dintle. Taps fights for his future with his family. Gloria is confronted with the consequences of her actions.

Thursday 5 September 2024
Episode 131

When conflicting tales are spun, someone is sent packing. Ntuthuko begs his father to change his ways. Gloria makes an ‘out-of-this-world’ suggestion to try and undo her deeds.

Friday 6 September 2024
Episode 132

A meeting between enemies ends with a threat. Taps asks Jakes a huge favour. Just when she thinks she’s solved the problem, someone finds out about Gloria’s shenanigans.

Saturday 7 September 2024
Episode 133

A man makes his intentions known to the woman he fancies. A father treads carefully after seeing another side to his son. Faced with her daughter’s current state, a mother calls in reinforcements.

Sunday 8 September 2024
Episode 134

Nhloso becomes a target, but who is behind the attack? Tiro sneaks a peek at his father’s will. Vuvu finds a calendar reminder on Nhlamulo’s phone, but has no idea what it means.

Velaphi Mdletshe (53) from Mandeni is urgently seeking legal assistance following a car accident that occurred on December 24, 2022. The vehicle involved in the accident was reportedly driven by iLembe Municipality Mayor Thobani Shandu. Mdletshe’s efforts to register his injuries with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) have been met with challenges due to conflicting statements published on the day of the incident. This has left Mdletshe in a difficult position, unable to access the compensation he believes he is entitled to.

Conflicting Statements Create Legal Hurdles
Mdletshe asserts that Mayor Shandu’s account of the incident is inaccurate. According to Mdletshe, the mayor claimed that his brother was driving the car at the time of the accident. However, Mdletshe insists that he clearly saw Mayor Shandu behind the wheel, accompanied by a friend who is a police officer. This discrepancy has created a significant barrier for Mdletshe in his quest to register his claim with the RAF.

 

Mdletshe’s case highlights a common issue faced by many road accident victims in South Africa—navigating the complexities of the RAF claims process. The RAF is a state insurer that compensates individuals injured in road accidents, provided they can prove that the accident was not entirely their fault. However, when the facts of an accident are disputed, as in Mdletshe’s case, the process can become complicated and drawn out.

Consequences of the Accident! Misinformation make his Road Accident Fund complex
The consequences of the accident have been severe for Mdletshe. Not only did he lose his vehicle, but he also sustained significant injuries that required medical intervention. Mdletshe reveals that he suffered a serious leg injury, which necessitated the insertion of a metal implant. This injury has had a lasting impact on his quality of life and his ability to work, further compounding his difficulties.

Despite the severity of his injuries, Mdletshe claims that Mayor Shandu only provided his family with R1,000 to cover his initial hospital expenses. This amount, according to Mdletshe, is grossly inadequate given the extent of his injuries and the ongoing medical treatment he requires. Mdletshe’s situation underscores the challenges faced by road accident victims in securing adequate compensation for their injuries, especially when powerful individuals are involved.

Mayor’s Office Silent on the Matter
Attempts to get a comment from Mayor Shandu have been unsuccessful. When contacted, the mayor’s office declined to respond to the allegations, leaving Mdletshe’s claims unaddressed. This silence has only added to Mdletshe’s frustration and sense of injustice.

Mdletshe is now seeking legal assistance to help him navigate the complexities of the RAF claims process and hold those responsible for the accident accountable. His case serves as a reminder of the importance of accurate and honest reporting in the aftermath of road accidents, especially when the truth can have a significant impact on a victim’s ability to access justice and compensation.

Road to Justice
As Mdletshe continues his search for legal assistance, his story brings to light the challenges many South Africans face in similar situations. The RAF was established to protect and compensate road accident victims, but when the facts are disputed, the path to justice can be fraught with difficulties. Mdletshe’s determination to seek the truth and secure the compensation he deserves is a testament to the resilience of road accident victims who refuse to be silenced