‘Muvhango’ on SABC Again As Reruns After Cancellation Since 20 Years

Muvhango was officially cancelled in June 2024, and many loyal fans were upset to never see their faves on screen again The soapie was one of South Africa’s most popular as it focused on Venda culture in a modern setting and ran for more than two decades SABC announced a new development about Muvhango since its cancellation, which left some netizens upset

There was outcry among many South Africans including celebrity, Sizwe Dhlomo. Peeps were buzzing over the latest development about the soapie. Muvhango to return with repeat episodes Muvhango will no longer be in production after 27 years and 25 seasons. According to News24, SABC acting executive MmomI Seapolelo confirmed they would replay Muvhango from Season 1 to celebrate 30 years of democracy in 2024.

SA remains distraught over Muvhango cancellation Many were upset that the show, once renowned as South Africa’s most watch-watched, got cancelled. Peeps commented that they were more interested in watching new productions since Muvhango finished. Read people’s reactions to the rerun below: Collen Mdlongwa wrote: “Why should they want us to view what we have already seen over the years? How does this benefit viewers? Clearly they are taking viewers for granted. Keep your retro episodes, we don’t want them.” Duncan Tladi said: “They should just let it go , they must focus on other productions.” Tiego Matlala added: “Meaning we watch repeat for 27 years again.” Thabani Nqhome commented: “They found a way to repeat electricity. You pay and get less than half of the electricity you payed for. This is not a SABC problem it’s a huge problem and elections failed SA.”

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Coming up on Muvhango this February 2024

Coming up on Muvhango this February 2024: The protest at the Mayor’s Office leaves someone injured. The new CEO of MMC is revealed and James isn’t the least bit happy about the news. Khumo’s whole life crumbles like the walls of Jericho and she wants to end it all.

Thursday 1 February 2024
Episode 4525 (22)

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A kgosi Pfareli needs to be appointed. Things aren’t looking well between James and Gugu. Bubbles wants to level up.

Friday 2 February 2024
Episode 4526 (23)

Mulalo makes peace with Azwindini. Khumo dishes out unwanted apologies. Bubbles is between a rock and hard place.

The protest at the Mayor’s Office leaves someone injured. The new CEO of MMC is revealed and James isn’t the least bit happy about the news. Khumo’s whole life crumbles like the walls of Jericho and she wants to end it all.

Tuesday 6 February 2024

Episode 4528 (25)

Khumo begins to cave under Tendamudzimu’s constant psychological torture. Azwindini finds out that Matshidiso rented out Rendani’s flat under false pretences, and he threatens to call the cops on her if she doesn’t leave. Feeling that she can’t keep up with her course, Bubbles hires an IT guy to complete her assignments for her.

Wednesday 7 February 2024
Episode 4529 (26)

Khumo is at her wits end, frustrated with the endless torment from Tendamudzimu. She begs him for leniency, only for Tendamudzimu to have her exactly where he wants – grovelling for mercy. Tired of being treated like a third wheel, Lindelani confronts Azwindini.

Bubbles and Kgosi continue to snarl at each other. Bubble’s debt situation grows precarious as her chickens come home to roost.

Thursday 8 February 2024
Episode 4530 (27)

Azwindini is shocked to learn who the perpetrator behind the MMC embezzlement of funds is. Gugu’s obsession with Khumo leads her to take drastic measures. Bubbles is caught in a lie by the last person who should be catching her in one.

Friday 9 February 2024
Episode 4531 (28)

Both Vhutshilo and Matshidiso deny having embezzled MMC’s money. James discovers that Gugu has been spying on Khumo.

Bubbles regrets breaking up with Kgosi, and tells him she wants to make things right, and be together again.

Monday 12 February 2024
Episode 4532 (29)

Azwindini officially sells MMC and buys Dukathole with some of the money. Khumo moves out of James’ house. Bubbles’ attempts to make things right with Kgosi lead her to irritate both him and Azwindini.

Tuesday 13 February 2024
Episode 4533 (30)

The MEC drops a bombshell on Susan. James is accidentally shot. Under duress, Reneilwe pops the question to her beau.

Wednesday 14 February 2024
Episode 4534 (31)

Susan’s back is up against the wall. She tries to fight her resignation, but wise words from Vho-Masindi, leave her with a dilemma.

Khumo doesn’t tell the doctors the truth as she brings James into the hospital.

Kgosi feels trapped by an ebullient Bubbles, while a heart broken Reneilwe regrets making a dumb move on Kgosi.

Thursday 15 February 2024
Episode 4535 (32)

Khumo manages to cover up her part in James’ injury for the time being. Susan tells Azwindini that she wants a salary while serving as Khosi Pfareli. Determined to secure her daughter’s future, Nkele orders Kgosi to break up with Bubbles, and marry Reneilwe.

Friday 16 February 2024
Episode 4536 (33)

Matshidiso is humiliated when she is forced to beg from an unlikely person. Khumo’s world crumbles like the walls of Jericho and she wants to put an end to it. Kgosi finally pops the question.

Monday 19 February 2024
Episode 4537 (34)

Kgosi and Reneilwe tie the knot. Tendamudzimu asks Nkele for a job, but she refuses to hire an ex-con.
Matshidiso asks Bubbles to help her find affordable accommodation.

Tuesday 20 February 2024
Episode 4538 (35)

Nkele’s refusal to let Tendamudzimu back into MMC hits a snag when Tendamudzimu plays his ace card.
Khumo’ surprises James when she declares that she is ready to repent and serve time for her misdeeds.

Bubbles learns the awful truth about the newly wed Kgosi. She curses him as Kgosi and Reneilwe prepare for their honeymoon in Paris.

Wednesday 21 February 2024
Episode 4539 (36)

Tendamudzimu is left with egg on his face when someone burst his burble. Susan shifts the blame for Vhutshilo’s behaviour. Nkele causes a scene when she finds someone, she doesn’t know in James’ office accusing them of theft.

Thursday 22 February 2024
Episode 4540 (37)

When Vhutshilo can’t get his way with Vho-Masindi and Susan, he disappears in the middle of the night.
Azwindini proposes that Nkele hire Imani as MMC’s new COO.

Despite her attempts to keep her interactions with James impersonal, Imani feels obligated to take care of him.

Friday 23 February 2024
Episode 4541 (38)

Imani puts James in his place, blowing to smithereens any hope that they could still be together. Nkele, meanwhile continues to dig into Imani’s past.

Vhutshilo, the prodigal soon returns home. While Susan slaughters the fattest lamb for him, Vho-Masindi is unimpressed.

Lindelani’s thoughtful gesture brings untold anxiety and stress for Vhangani.

Monday 26 February 2024
Episode 4542 (39)

Imani accepts Nkele’s offer. Vhangani gets hired at MMC. Khumo gets a taste of her own medicine in prison.

Tuesday 27 February 2024
Episode 4543 (40)

Chairman Azwindini is making serious, strategic moves. Imani is the new COO of MMC. Vhutshilo has a new business venture.

Wednesday 28 February 2024
Episode 4544 (41)

Tendamudzimu sues MMC. Tendamudzimu and Nkele almost kiss. Vhangani calls Bubbles out on amount of time she spends on the phone gossiping.

Muvhango & 7de Laan star Sekoati Tsubane banned from Zoleka Mandela’s funeral

Late South African writer and activist, Zoleka Mandela banned Muvhango and 7de Laan star Sekoati Tsubane from her funeral, which took place on Friday, 29 September.

TshisaLIVE reported in June 2011 that the actor Sekoati Tsubane and the late activist Zoleka Mandela were in a relationship and lost a baby boy named Zenawe Zibuyile Mandela.

Nelson Mandela’s infant great-grandson, Zenawe Zibuyile Mandela died after being born three months prematurely.

7de Laan, who was Tsubane’s employer at the time released a statement saying: “It is with great regret that we report the passing of Sekoati and Zoleka’s baby boy in the weekend. Little Zenawe was born three months prematurely and died from related complications.”

The publication also reported in March 2012 that Mandela dumped Tsubane after coming clean about their drug habits.

Mandela’s ex-partner Tsubane is reportedly married today with children and living a clean life.

Mandela also listed her baby daddies, Thierry Bashala, who is the father of her two children and Leeroy Andie Cana, the father of her last born Zingce.

A list of people Zoleka Mandela didn't want at her funeral pic.twitter.com/7UuPrrmjfm

— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) September 29, 2023

Zoleka Mandela’s list also included Mandla Mandela, Zenani Mandela senior, Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela and Zinhle Mandela among others.

Zoleka’s cousin, Ndileka, who is the late Thembekile “Thembi” Mandela’s daughter, and a granddaughter of the struggle stalwarts told The Citizen that she is aware of the list of people circulating on social media.

“There is a list in circulation on Twitter that I can confirm that contains the names of people. That was her (Zoleka’s) dying wish for those people not to attend the funeral.”

Ndileka paid tribute to her cousin, in a video clip shared by the SABC and said she knew her cousin from the time that she was a baby. She (Ndileka) was about 14 years old when Zo was born.

“My relationship with her extends from the time that she was born. We are a close-knit family, so my memory cast back to the times we would spend in Qunu and in jubilant occasions. The one thing that Zo has taught me even as her older cousin is endurance, bridging the odds.”

“Zo fought courageously; she knew the odds were stacked against her but that didn’t discourage her from fighting this terrible news called cancer.”

VIDEO | Ndileka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, pays tribute to her cousin Zoleka Mandela who died last night after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 43.https://t.co/XJ9P98cOlVhttps://t.co/XJ9P98cOlV pic.twitter.com/RiXVh6AhUM

— SABC News (@SABCNews) September 26, 2023

Apparently Zoleka Mandela made a list of people who should not come to her funeral, it is said amongst them is King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo and Mandla Mandela. #ZolekaMandela pic.twitter.com/TXvBh0T5Zr

— m a s h è s h a ? (@_mashesha) September 29, 2023

? A list of people prohibited from attending #ZolekaMandela ‘s funeral : Mandla Mandela ,Thierry Bashala -her ex husband . Leroy – her ex boyfriend whom they share a child . #Maphephandaba pic.twitter.com/yUtdcCOxXO

— MAPHEPHANDABA (The Gossip Club) (@Maphephandaba1) September 29, 2023

Zoleka Mandela's ex-husband Thierry Bashala arrives at the memorial service held at the Mandela family home in Soweto and greets iNkosi Mandla Mandela. #RIPZolekaMandela pic.twitter.com/QISLpjwMzR

— TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) September 28, 2023

Mandla Mandela fails to Honour the late Zoleka Mandela’s wishes & attends her funeral irrespective of the fact that he is on the list of people she wished would be absent when she is laid to rest! R.I.P Zoleka

Mandla Mandela Zoleka Mandela pic.twitter.com/G5ZFLhUwLh

— Yolokazi (@Yolokazi_chagi) September 29, 2023

Married Muvhango’s Imani caught n@ked in bed with another man

Khumo from Muvhango has struck again! After getting away with murder countless times, she’s about to get away with destroying Imani and James’ marriage.

Imani became tired of her scheming ways and went on a mission to expose her for being the murderer she is. She’s been sending Khumo’s husband, Paballo, anonymous messages telling him that Khumo killed his father.

Scheming, Khumo found out and devised a plan to get Imani kicked out of the house and, ultimately, out of her life.

She drugged both Imani and Paballo and placed them in bed naked. James found them in that vulnerable state and kicked Imani out.

Unfortunately, neither Imani nor Paballo remembers what happened, and no one believes them.

Khumo has been getting away with a lot. It’s time she’s caught. But it seems people will start being suspicious of her.

On Generations: The Legacy, Tau isn’t leaving prison anytime soon. His parole hearing was supposed to have been held already, but he was accused of assaulting someone in prison.

So, his hearing was cancelled, and Nonhle, Ayanda and mam’ Zondile were shattered because they were looking forward to seeing him again. The warden told him to get comfortable in prison because he wasn’t going anywhere.

On the bright side, Karabo Moroka is back in South Africa, and she’s here to fix the country. Hopefully, she’ll get Tau out of prison.

Meanwhile, Lucy and Cosmo have figured out a way to get rid of Thenji, the con artist who was blackmailing them.

On Nikiwe, baba Joesph was killed by an angry mob after kidnapping Mandisa. The angry community members burned his shack. But does this mean the Radebe family will finally live peacefully and be happy?

Also, it seems Mdlalose, who killed Joseph, will be arrested.

Muvhango bids farewell to Chief Azwindini after 23 years

Another big exit hits Soapieville within a week and this time it takes on Chiefly proportions. Gabriel Temudzani makes his final appearance on Muvhango when Tenda sets Chief Azwindini Mukwevho alight after he was killed on Friday night.

Gabriel, who was born in Tshivhilidulu in the Nzhelele area, in Venda, began his acting career in 1995. He made his TV debut on Muvhango in 2000. His days will be very different now.

If you’re in the mood for nostalgia, tap here for a gallery of Gabriel with his fellow elusive Muvhango stars back in 2012. During his days with Muvhango, Azwindini started as a Prince before he became a Chief.

He made a controversial decision when he married a commoner out of love despising the norm of matching to a notable family. All this brought so much attention to him as a young Prince, but he was only starting.

He went on to fall in love with a second woman whom she married, causing more and more controversies. After that, Chief Azwindini also dated his second wife’s sister, and it was all drama, but fans loved him.

Sharing on his Instagram, Gabriel said: l had a great time potraying this heroic character, thanks for the opportunity @muvhango @sabc2, your platform is much appreciated. Soapiesbestscenes thanks for your support over the years, Nndaa”

CASTING NEWS:

Gabriel Temudzani leaves Muvhango

After 23 years on the soapie, playing Chief Azwindinni Gandamipfa Mukwevho, Gabriel Temudzani has bid farewell to the show and character.

Tonight is his last episode. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/XLrBeCthFV

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) May 8, 2023

96-year-old Gogo scores a role on Muvhango

Gogo Tshinakaho Mananga’s dream of being an on-screen actress has finally come true.

The 96-year-old from Tshedzani Village, Limpopo, will soon make her debut on SABC2’s popular Venda soapie, Muvhango.

She will play the role of Vho-Nyadzenga, an ancestor who had been a high-ranking member of the royal family.

She first appears on screen when she pops up on the royal chair in the palace and introduces herself to Lindelani, leaving her frightened.

She is Lindelani’s guide. She’s there to assist her in becoming the renowned sangoma Vho-Nyadzanga, which then becomes Lindelani’s highly-respected name.

Vho-Nyadzanga and Lindelani start off on the wrong foot with a relationship driven by fear.

But as the show goes on, Lindelani accepts her calling which takes her family by surprise.

The gogo said she has been leading an ordinary life, living with her makoti and her grandkids until she was cast as an extra on Muvhango during a location shoot in Venda.

Later when the show was looking to fill the role of Vho-Nyadzenda, she ticked all the boxes.

“I prayed for Muvhango to call me back with a role and shortly afterwards, my prayers were answered. I was happy,” she said.

Tshinakaho said her breakthrough serves as a reminder that you’re never too old to pursue your dreams.

The gogo, who can neither read nor write, relies on her casting agent Nonkululeko Ndlovu to help with her lines. show was looking to fill the role of Vho-Nyadzenda, she ticked all the boxes.

“I prayed for Muvhango to call me back with a role and shortly afterwards, my prayers were answered. I was happy,” she said.

Tshinakaho said her breakthrough serves as a reminder that you’re never too old to pursue your dreams.

“Gogo Mananga is a natural on set and easily grasps her lines as well as takes directions as per her role.”

RIP VhoMukondeleli: Muvhango actress exits the show

Muvhango’s Mukondeleli is dead and the soapie’s production house has even sent its condolences. The production house posted a message on their Instagram page reading: “RIP VhoMukondeleli”.

This was after the character, played by Elsie Rasanalavho, died in hospital on the episode that aired on Friday, 27 May.

Elsie, who played the character for 25 years, told the publication she left the show due to personal reasons.

“My departure was voluntary. The time had come for me to focus on other things outside of Muvhango,” she said.

“Unfortunately, I cannot disclose my reasons for leaving and all I can say is that it’s personal.

Perhaps one day, I will be back on TV but it will not be on Muvhango.

“For now, I will be at home taking a break,” she said.

Elsie said she had a wonderful time working on the show.

“I was blessed to work with a wonderful cast and directors but now, it’s time to go.

“I’d like to thank viewers for welcoming me and supporting my craft. I’m also pleading with them to continue watching Muvhango.

“Unfortunately, I couldn’t watch the last episode because I was visiting my husband in hospital because he hasn’t been well but my fans were so emotional to see my departure,” she said.

Earlier in 2022, the Limpopo Legends Awards announced that Elsie would be honoured for raising the province’s flag high.

“At the time, she said: “It’s great to be honoured here at home, especially when I’m still alive.”

The last time I was honoured was at Muvhango, when I received a certificate of appreciation but this is more humbling.”

Muvhango cast join the #GiveMeSomeChallenge – VIDEO

Muvhango has joined in on the #givemesomechallenge that has since gone viral worldwide. The give me some drop challenge began on TikTok by an American comedian named Atsuko Okatsuka; this challenge sees people suddenly drop down slowly and squatting to a Beyonce song playing In the background. They all have to be looking at the camera while doing this.

Muvhango actors took a video in a dressing room during their break to attempt this fun challenge.

In the video, Maumela Mahuwa plays Susan Mukwevho, Innocentia Makapila Manchindi (Rendani), Angela Atlang (Itseng), Susan Ravuku (Thifelimbilu), and some of the women who work behind the scenes were the stars of this show.

The video starts well, and they all drop to the beat as a collective, and then on their third drop, Maumela (Susan) loses control and falls on Rendani, and they all break out in laughter.

The fall revealed a surprise dropper at the back, Gabriel Temudzani (Azwindini). Bafhuwi himself was dropping down almost to the floor the whole time, and he was doing it macho style.

The video was met with a lot of laughter from the followers of the Soapie, and many loved that Bafhuwi also joined in on the fun. Fans noticed how hilarious he looked and performed like he was doing squats from the gym.

The challenge has since gone viral and sees everyone from their homes, work, and even restaurants suddenly getting down. Even dogs have joined in on this challenge, but that’s a story for another day.

The challenge brings team spirit to colleagues, friends and families. Beyonce is known for her very suggestive moves in this video. The beat comes from an intro to a song called Partition from Beyonce’s self-titled visual album, which she released back in 2013.

We wish the team spirit were the same in the drama, though, because there isn’t any teamwork at this point between any of these characters. Especially Azwindini and Susan.

The Muvhango family didn’t want to be left out, and as far as we are concerned, they killed it.

Watch Muvhango cast’s #GiveMeSomeChallenge below.

Muvhango cast left in the dark

THE cast and crew of the popular SABC2 soapie Muvhango are anxiously waiting to find out if they still have jobs.

They are apparently angry at management for not letting them know whether their contracts will be renewed, or not.

Employees have allegedly not been working for two months.

A source told Daily Sun the show was waiting for the SABC to kick-start the renewal process.

“Management sent them a letter two weeks ago, stating it would contact them after finalisation,” said the source.

“The letter was sent after two months of no communication.

“The cast is upset because if they are not brought back for a new season, they should have been told already. They are now sitting at home not knowing their fate.

“They don’t know whether to look for other jobs or not.”

Another issue was the festive season.

“Obviously, it requires money. Some are breadwinners and it has been tough for them,” said the source.

Another source, who is part of the soapie’s team, said although this had happened before, it never stretched out this long.

“We are left in the dark, not knowing if we will be called back or not.

“Every year in August and September, we take a break. But, a new season usually starts in October. This year, we’re still not back at work.”

Word Of Mouth Pictures publicist Thanduxolo Jindela referred the Sun Team to the SABC.

Executive producer and creator of Muvhango, Duma ka Ndlovu said they were waiting for the SABC, and could not confirm on when actors would be called back.

“We are waiting for the SABC to issue us with a contract. It is busy working on the contract, and we don’t know the finer details.”

SABC group executive for corporate affairs and marketing Gugu Ntuli said: “The SABC takes all negotiations entered into seriously and will always ensure due diligence and all processes are followed.

“It must be noted that due to Muvhango’s lifespan, the cumulative value of the production has increased. This means the contract requires additional approvals via National Treasury.”

Muvhango’s Shaz (Candy Magidimisa) blesses herself with new car

The beautiful and talented Candy Magidimisa has treated herself to a swanky new car. The actress who plays the role of Sharon “Shaz” Mukwevho, Rendani’s half-sister, on SABC 2 soapie Muvhango, took to social media to show off the swanky new ride.

However, the Muvhango actress was rather coy about sharing the full details of her new ride. She did not reveal the make and model of the vehicle and only shared a picture of the vehicle. Covered under a tarpaulin.

Candy captioned the image, “Better Days. God is faithful.”

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Former Muvhango actress Buhle Samuels who shot to fame playing the role of the vixen Matshidiso Mofokeng congratulated Candy on the new vehicle. Buhle Samuels wrote, “Congratulations.”

Another Muvhango actress, Innocentia Manchidi who plays the role of Rendani Mukwevho, also congratulated her on-screen sister on the purchase. Innocentia wrote, “Congratulations ku nana.”

Many of Muvhango’s followers commented on Shaz’s post, congratulating the actress on her new car.

The new car comes a few months after Candy Magidimisa took back control from trolls by putting together a collection of memes made about her on social media in an album.

The meme collection was launched on “Muvhango”’s social media channels on June 15.

Candy, whose face has been used as a meme by hundreds of social media users, says the aim is to show people that they can turn whatever is meant to humiliate them into humour.