Talented actress Luyanda Zwane will bid farewell to Sibongile and The Dlaminis this week.
LUYANDA ZWANE: EXIT
Entertainment commentator Jabu Mcdonald reports that Luyanda Zwane will soon exit Sibongile and The Dlaminis.
“Next week marks Luyanda Zwane’s final episodes as Sibongile on #SibongileXDlaminis”.
TVSA reports that the Sibongile and The Dlaminis actor Ntando Zondi will play the role of Themba.
Zwane will be replaced by newcomer Nsikelelo Mthiyane, who will play the second Sibongile Mbambo.
The actress confirmed her departure to Zimoja and also revealed that she completed her season one obligation.
“I chose not to renew my contract for season two after completing my season one obligations,” she says.
The second season of the Mzansi Wethu telenovela premieres on 29 July.
VIEWERS REACT TO HER EXIT
@Hotnice11: “That role suited Luyanda so well. I’m sad she’s leaving the show.”
@DeenickJ: “They should have canceled the show really, replace an actor with another never works really.”
@MamadunaOmhle: “I might stop watching depending on how this new Sibongile will be.”
@Zoe16111: “Shuti nami it’s my last week watching. Sthandwa Sami seminyaka.”
@beko_simnikiwe: “Ohhhh who’s ever going to fill her shoes, she’s got a lot of filling to do.”
@Rego2810: “Why did this show not have a happy ending?”
@I_am_AmmzY: “Nooooo not when things are about to get messy ai.”
‘SIBONGILE AND DLAMINIS’: RENEWED FOR SEASON TWO
The Broadcasting Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) reports that Sibongile and The Dlaminis is the most-watched TV show on DStv. The telenovela recorded 1.3 million viewers in June.
Nomsa Philiso, who is the CEO of general entertainment at MultiChoice, congratulated the cast and confirmed season two of the telenovela, reveals The Citizen
“This is a cause for celebration and a clear indication of the love and appreciation that our viewers have for Sibongile and The Dlaminis.”
Philiso adds that the telenovela is the combination of good scripting, casting, and overall production, which makes it a pleasure to watch.
She also thanks their middle and mass scripted team for the show. She also hopes they will see more growth in viewership numbers in season two.