Mpiyakhe Leaving Isibaya Latest News
The veteran actor Siyabonga Thwala leaves one of the most-loved Mzansi telenovelas, Isibiya. The has not been any received real reasons for him to leave his role as Mpiyakhe. However, according to the latest reports, Siyabonga is leaving Isibaya on good terms and he got a new gig on M-net casting for another role.
Rumour has it that Siyabonga Thwala is being accused of being a drama queen so much that he has allegedly been placed on temporary leave. Sources from the show told the publication that Thwala wanted to be given special treatment since he is a veteran and has been with the show from day one. Another source said the actor always complains about what was included in the script.
Also, rumours also say he was suspended from Isibaya by the producers because he has asked for a salary raise. However, we don’t believe the rumour on “Why is Mpiyakhe leaving Isibaya”.We take the one for greener pastures.
“Siyabonga has been shooting last week and this week. He did take some time off earlier this month for personal reasons. Siyabonga is a very skilled and competent actor. He’s back on set. We are not aware of Mr Thwala jumping ship,” Mzansi Magic spokesman Irvin Pooe said brushing off the claims.
Three months ago, M-Net announced “Legacy”, the channels first telenovela with Kgomotso Christopher, Michelle Botes, Mary-anne Barlow, Deon Lotz, Jay Anstey, Dawid Minnaar and David Jeftha Deon.
Mnet’s Legacy cast includes the likes of Siyabonga Thwala, Leeanda Reddy and Don Mlangeni Nawa added to the cast as co-workers on a mission.
Produced by Tshedza Pictures, “Legacy”, which debuts on the small screen in September, is centred on the affluent Price family and the down-to-earth Potgieters.
On Legacy, Siyabonga Thwala plays Msizi Zulu, an ambitious board member who also is the head honcho at Legacy Media and L24 News. Like Felicity (Barlow), the company founder’s opportunistic daughter, Msizi, is eyeing the coveted CEO position. Felicity should take note, because nothing will stop him from landing his dream job!
Thwala is well known for portraying taxi boss Mpiyakhe Zungu in Mzansi Magic’s popular soap “Isibaya”. He also created and hosted “Yobe”, the documentary series in which ex-offenders approach victims or victims’ families for forgiveness. The impressive resume of this celebrated stage thespian furthermore includes television appearances in |The Republic”, “Scandal”, “Isidingo” and “Generations”.
We all can’t wait to see him on Mnet’s series.
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