Meet The Husband Of Susan From Muvhango In Real Life

Maumela Mahuwa is a South African actress popularly known as Susan Mukwevho in SABC @ soap opera ‘Muvhango’. She was a village girl before fate took her to the city and landed her on television. Maumela is one of the three individuals who have been with Muvhango since its inception in 2002

Maumela Mahuwa Profile Summary

Real Name : Maumela Mahuwa

Gender: : Female

Date of Birth : 16 March 1980

Place of birth : Gogobole in Sinthumule, Limpopo, South Africa

Age: 40 Years

Ethnicity: Black

Nationality: South African

Occupation: Actress

TV Shows : Muvhango, Karektas

Instagram: @iamamumela

Who is Maumela Mahuwa’s husband?

Information pertaining to Maumela Mahuwa’s marriage and family has been concealed for many years. She has posted pictures of her husband on Facebook and Instagram but did not identify him in the caption. Like some celebrities, she prefers keeping her personal life private.

Maumela Mahuwa Interesting Facts
The late Lindiwe Chibi (Muvhango’s first Doobsie) was her favourite actress and greatest inspiration.

Besides being Muvhango’s best actors she is also one of its favourite fans, she never misses an episode.

Her favourite TV shows are Generations and 7de Laan

Maumela is much shorter and smaller in real life, than she appears on television.

She’s also a preacher and Gospel singer. She preaches at various churches and events at the weekends

If Duma Ndlovu hadn’t discovered her she probably would still be a village girl.

Maumela Mahuwa is also a gospel singer. It was her childhood dream to be a singer like Rebecca Malope, but acting came first.

Muvhango actors’ alleged 2021 salaries revealed

In recent years many questions have been asked on which is the most-watched soapie in South Africa and how much do the actors take home.

Probably one would admit that the reign of hit drama series like Muvhango, Isibaya, Scandal, and Generations: The Legacy is nearly coming to an end after the introduction of new drama series such as Uzalo, Gomora, and Imbewu. In recent years we have seen the reign of Isidingo, Scandal, Muvhango, Rhythm City, and their viewership base has always impacted positively their cast members payments.

Changes in the plot of Muvhango’s storyline can be blamed for its downfall. Rumour has it that the now boring soapie is set to be replaced by a Ferguson Films production. The once most-watched Venda soapie has seen a sharp decline in viewerships and this has prompted its cancellation from SABC.

Muvhango is a South African television soap opera, created by Duma Ndlovu. Muvhango has an average of 4 million daily viewers. The first episode was aired on 7 April 1997. Despite the drop in viewerships have you ever wondered how much do Muvhango actors rake in per month?

Salaries of actors vary with the production house however salaries of the highest-paid actors in the entertainment industry are based on variables such as show ratings, years of experience, and obviously craft competence. In 2019 Muvhango actors went on strike for unpaid salaries. This article seeks to reveal in lengthy on How Much does Muvhango actors earn in 2021.

Given its stay on screens probably Muvhango is one of the most paying soapies in Mzansi. With Muvhango being one of the most and longest aired soapies on SABC 2 it’s every actor’s desire to be part of the cast. Muvhango firebrand Gabriel Temudzani who plays the character of Chief Azwindini is the most paid on the cast.

The Muvhango lead actor and long-serving cast member gets between R120,000 to R130,000 per month due to his influential role. McDonald Ndou as KK gets between R75,000 to R90,000 per month for his role.

Sydney Ramakuwela as Mulalo gets a salary between R60,000 to R70,000. Dingen Khumalo as James gets between R75,000 to R80,000 a month. Surprisingly Azwimmbavhi Rambuda as Mpho gets between R35,000 to R40,000 a month.

Inoccentia Makapila who plays Rendani is paid between R35 000 to R45 000 a month. Moreover, Tebogo Thobejane is paid between R45,000 to R55,000 a month. Liteboho Molise as Tebogo gets a salary between R25,000 to R35,000.

However, Bukamina Cebekhulu who plays the character of Gugu is paid R45,000 to R50,000 a month. However, a number of Muvhango’s actor’s salaries have not been established as their monthly payments depend on their time on the show. Muvhango is one of the most-watched soapies hence they have quite a number of supporting actors and they take between R3,000 and R6,000 per month.

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MUVHANGO CAST SENDS EMOTIONAL BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO LATE KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI

Word of Mouth Productions, along with its directors and actors, has sent an emotional birthday message to late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu.

Founder Duma Ndlovu praised the king and said: “Wena we Ndlovu, wena we Ndlovu, Silo. Today we are celebrating your birthday. We are pleading with you to unite the Zulu nation so the challenges facing the royal family may be conquered. You built this nation, please don’t let us perish.”

Actress Phindile Gwala also asked the late king to bring peace and harmony to the royal family and Zulu nation.

She said: “UBhejane uphum’ esqiwini kade babe mvalele. Yebo babemthuka, yebo babemcokufuka bethi uZwelithini akayi kubusa, bethi akayi kuba yinkosi kanti bamgcob’ amafuth’ empepho. Ngithi Bayede Hlanga Lomhlabathi.

“Today is your birthday, Bayede. Would you please intercede on our behalf to send his Holy Spirit to unite the black nation and royal family – to unite us as Africans. If you were still around, none of this would have happened. We miss you so much, and happy heavenly birthday.”

She then captioned her video clip:

“KwaNongoma satshala iNkosi yethu esiyithandayo. Happy heavenly birthday #Mdlokombane #HlangaLomhlabathi #NgangezweLakhe.”

She joined hundreds of people who commemorated King Zwelithini’s life.

Actor Nay Maps said: “Mdlokombane vuka ume ngezinyawo, uvuke udle a madoda. Today we celebrate you. Even if you’re not around, we thank God for you. Bayede Silo samakhosi. Happy birthday.”

King Zwelithini was born on 27 July 1948, and reigned from 1968 until this year

MUVHANGO CREW HONOURS FORMER PRESIDENT MANDELA

AS part of the 67 Minutes for Mandela Day, Muvhango has launched a campaign named Revive Mzansi.

The campaign will be spearheaded by the shows lead actor Dingaan Khumalo, who plays James Motsamai.

The campaign is aimed at mobilising celebrities and fans to help in the clean-up of the places affected by the recent unrest that devastated some parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

Speaking to Daily Sun, Dingaan urged all South Africans and celebrities to join them on Sunday, 18 July.

“We ask everyone and artists from different genres to join us in spending 67 Minutes to help clean the country in the wake of the civil disorder we have been witnessing,” he said.

Dingaan also asked people to spread the word about the campaign so that it can reach a lot of people.

“This is a fun and easy way to make a difference in our community, while enjoying the outdoors. In anticipation of your participation, we want to thank you for stepping up and leading by example,” he said.

He further pleaded that on the day of the clean-up people should adhere to safety precautionary measures including but not limited to those that are Covid-19 related.

Muvhango Actress Opens Up About Past Trauma

Popularly known for her role on SABC 2’s popular soapie Muvhango, Suzan Ravuku has opened up about the bullying that she suffered for the longest time.

Pouring her heart out to Daily Sun, Susan told the publication that she used to be bullied because of the colour of her skin at school.

she said she discovered that her kids are also going through the same thing.
“Sadly I learnt in 2016 that my kids are also being bullied for their skin colour. I got so emotional and realised we are living in a socially ill society that must be educated because there are people who can’t stand up for themselves. Bullying is a poison that kills someone slowly on the inside”

Suzan said she has started an organisation that represents the youth.
“I started an organisation called Vhembe Youth Programme where we go out to different communities to speak to traditional leaders and other authorities on behalf of the youth.”

Meanwhile, TV director and DJ Olwee took to Twitter to address harassment. He said someone continued grabbing his hair even after he told them to stop.

“It’ll never not be weird to me when people from here on the TL are part of conversations about consent and boundaries then at groove will meet you and not behave that way at all. Again, someone exactly from here continued to grab my hair even after I said stop. It’s weird.

“And I’ll continue to sound off until everyone completely stops. There are people we tweet amongst here, who come and touch my hair while saying they know I don’t like it and that’s why they’re doing it. And laugh. People who’ll come here at the forefront of chats on violations,” he tweeted.

Here are some of the reactions.
“You must reach a point where ufaka umuntu isbhakela Olwethu because they doing it on purpose now”

It’ll never not be weird to me when people people from here on the TL are part of conversations about consent and boundaries then at groove will meet you and not behave that way at all. Again, someone exactly from here continued to grab my hair even after I said stop. It’s weird.

— Ms Party ?️‍? (@Olwee) May 22, 2021

“Was slapped before by this person and I did not even grab their hair and will never do but I always see them allowing people grab it soooo”

Normalize slapping people, my diye

— #Makhulu Album Out Now (@THEOKINGB) May 22, 2021

DJ Olwee won another SAFTA yesterday for the Best Structured Soapie Reality Show (Life With Kelly Khumalo)

“ If I ever hear anyone talk badly about me grooving again… TWO nominations in the same category which I also happened to win last year. IKDR!!! Ngicela nithi HOORAY! Congratulations to the cast and production for #SomhaleUnion and #LifeWithKellyKhumalo! Thank you to everyone who watches! Let’s bring it home!” he wrote celebrating the nomination.

Muvhango rocked by s.e.x scandal

Relations between Ndlovu and the general manager strained. SABC2’s multilingual drama Muvhango has been rocked by a s.e.xual harassment scandal that resulted in the acrimonious fallout between the accused, soapie general manager Mbijana Manatha and creator Duma Ndlovu.

Manatha and Ndlovu are long-time friends who grew up together in Soweto.

Manatha believes the accusations were part of Ndlovu’s elaborate plan to kick him to the kerb for cancelling a lucrative catering tender that the company awarded to Ndlovu’s female acquaintance.

According to staff members, who did not want to be named for fear of victimisation, the behind-the-scenes drama came to the fore when a staffer, who cannot be named for legal reasons, laid a s.e.xual harassment complaint against Manatha last year.

The staffer said the woman claimed that she shared what happened with her colleague, who advised her to report the incident to her head of department.

The staffers said Manatha, in his defence, refuted the allegations.

“He stated that he went to the area where the coffee is made and the woman was at the coffee area.
“He stated that she bent over and that her back was exposed. He stated that he patted her on the back with his finger and said ‘don’t expose your figure.’

He said he did not touch the exposed part of the employees’ body and also denied that he put his hands on her waist, adding they then laughed and carried on making coffee.

“He said he did not know why she said those words because they made no sense. He feels there is a vendetta [against him] and it is like she is being coached,” said the staffer.

The staffer also said a law firm, which was contracted to conduct investigations, did not pronounce Manatha guilty of s.e.xual harassment, but suggested that because of his seniority in the company, he apologise to the complainant.

The firm also recommended that a written warning be given to him, but Manatha refused to apologise.

Ndlovu and new CEO Mandla kaNozulu also tried to coerce Manatha to apologise in exchange, so that the complainant does not press criminal charges against him, but he refused and chose to go to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

The CCMA did not find him guilty of the alleged offence.

The staffer said Manatha felt the s.e.xual harassment case was fabricated as part of Ndlovu’s elaborate plan to get rid of him after he cancelled a catering contract awarded to Ndlovu’s female ally.

This after maggots were found in the food she gave to some cast and crew who suffered food poisoning and were admitted to hospital.

“Ndlovu was upset with Manatha and said he did not give her a chance to prove herself about a year ago.

“That strained their relationship and sometimes Ndlovu would come to the office and not even talk to him,” said the staffer.

The staffer also said after the cancellation of the contract, Ndlovu hired Kanozulu as CEO. Kanozulu later convened a meeting and introduced a new company organogram that did not include the general manager position.

“Since then, Manatha has just been working there without a job title. You could see that they just wanted to frustrate him out of the system,” said the staffer.

The staffer said Manatha was concerned that his plea to Ndlovu to get the complainant to apologise to him after he won the case at the CCMA was ignored.

The staffer also said Manatha was charged again and suspended on Friday last week on charges related to value-added tax.

“They sent a driver to his house in Roodepoort to confiscate the company laptop and other equipment after suspending him,” said the staffer.

Thanduxolo Jindela, Muvhango’s spokesperson, said: “We would like to put it on record that it’s not true that Mr Manatha was exonerated by the CCMA of the s.e.xual harassment charge. Word of Mouth Pictures takes issues of this nature seriously. We will do everything to make sure that employees charged with such face the necessary procedures.

“Mr Manatha went through a DC and was found guilty. The CCMA matter did not involve the merits of the case,” he said. Manatha declined to comment.

Muvhango collapse of friendships raise eyebrows

The collapse of the friendship between Muvhango’s Imani played by Zonke Mchunu, Marang played by Sharon Seno, Gugu played by Bukamina Cebekhulu and Rendani played by Innocentia Makapila, has left many viewers’ tongues wagging wildly.

While some are blaming Marang for the collapse of her relationship with James, others are blaming Imani for getting between the two.

The friendship many viewers once thought was #muvhangofriendshipgoals is blowing up over a man. The once-inseparable besties had an unfortunate fall-out after Imani dated her friend’s fiance. This resulted in the crack of the relationship as Marang thought her girl gang would be supportive, and root for her after Imani stole her man.

Bukamina and Zonke who are friends in real life all agree that the betrayal that Marang suffered would not survive a real-life friendship.

“I feel with a friendship you think it’s going to last forever. You consider that person like your family and so you don’t see an end to that,” said Innocentia.

“Imani completely broke Marang’s heart. I don’t blame Marang for seeking revenge.”

Muvhango cast help student graduate by paying outstanding fees

The cast of SABC 2 soapie Muvhango has come together to help a student get his university results by making contributions towards his outstanding fees.

A few weeks ago, a student reached out on the Muvhango social media page asking for assistance in paying their student debt to obtain their results. The student had completed his degree but could not receive his results due to an outstanding balance for his fees.

Muvhango actors saw the message and asked each actor to donate whatever amount they could afford to pay for the student’s fees.

“The actors were very willing to help out,” says Word Of Mouth publicist Thanduxolo Jingela. “This did not come as a surprise as we all know how passionate everyone in the crew and cast is about education.”

Keeping the details of the student anonymous, Word Of Mouth Pictures Founder Duma Ndlovu called the actors’ charitable act, a responsibility.

“Education is at the core of our values and we want our viewers to benefit from being loyal to the show. It is our responsibility to help where we can.”

“And if the students wish to remain anonymous, it is their choice. It is our right to maintain the dignity of people in all we do.”

Their generous donation has inspired the Word Of Mouth to start the #HelpAStudentGraduateChallenge initiative where every month South Africans donate towards paying student fees for those in need.

Bukamina Cebekhulu who plays Gugu on Muvhango says, “Not many people come from privileged homes, and every opportunity I get to lend a helping hand is a blessing.”No matter how small the contribution may be, everything counts,” she adds.

The challenge aims to create a funding opportunity for students who owe university fees that are preventing them from graduating. The next phase will be extended to the public and hopefully see many students graduate in the future.

“We want students to be able to further their studies or seek employment without the burden of university debt,” Duma says. “We are appealing to all South Africans and businesses to support us. The main aim is to see hundreds of graduates being assisted.”

Muvhango cast help student to graduate by paying outstanding fees

The cast of SABC 2 soapie Muvhango has come together to help a student get his university results by making contributions towards his outstanding fees.

A few weeks ago, a student reached out on the Muvhango social media page asking for assistance in paying their student debt to obtain their results. The student had completed his degree but could not receive his results due to an outstanding balance for his fees.

Muvhango actors saw the message and asked each actor to donate whatever amount they could afford to pay for the student’s fees.

“The actors were very willing to help out,” says Word Of Mouth publicist Thanduxolo Jingela. “This did not come as a surprise as we all know how passionate everyone in the crew and cast is about education.”

Keeping the details of the student anonymous, Word Of Mouth Pictures Founder Duma Ndlovu called the actors’ charitable act, a responsibility.

“Education is at the core of our values and we want our viewers to benefit from being loyal to the show. It is our responsibility to help where we can.”

“And if the students wish to remain anonymous, it is their choice. It is our right to maintain the dignity of people in all we do.”

Their generous donation has inspired the Word Of Mouth to start the #HelpAStudentGraduateChallenge initiative where every month South Africans donate towards paying student fees for those in need.

Bukamina Cebekhulu who plays Gugu on Muvhango says, “Not many people come from privileged homes, and every opportunity I get to lend a helping hand is a blessing.”No matter how small the contribution may be, everything counts,” she adds.

The challenge aims to create a funding opportunity for students who owe university fees that are preventing them from graduating. The next phase will be extended to the public and hopefully see many students graduate in the future.

“We want students to be able to further their studies or seek employment without the burden of university debt,” Duma says. “We are appealing to all South Africans and businesses to support us. The main aim is to see hundreds of graduates being assisted.”

Why Muvhango’s New Hulisani Responded To Being Hated

Muvhango took social media by storm last year when they replaced Khathu Ramabulana who played the first Hulisani with Burnett Gededger who plays the new Hulisani.

Although entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela hinted that the Queen Sono actor, Khathu Ramabulana had abruptly resigned from the show a few months back, Muvhango itself didn’t warn its fans on their social media…

Now Gededger who is super active on social media with 17k followers, has come out and replied to all the hate he’s received since his big break on the show.

The hurt actor tweeted:

“I don’t think I’ve ever received such a wide scale of hate projected at me like this. It’s mind blowing. Peace be with all their hearts.”

The fact of the matter is Muvhango’s fans were left in a state of confusion and fury because Ramabulana was one of their favorite actors on the show and Hulisani, was their favourite character before Burnet arrived.

The fans realised how great Ramabulana was and how better he was at portraying Hulisani when Burnett arrived.

The show went on a nationwide search for the new Hulisani and fans are still reeling and unimpressed with the new Hulisani because he’s got big shoes to fill.

Besides being less experienced in acting, in comparison with Ramabulana, he also seems younger than his on-screen wife, Rendani which they didn’t pick up with Ramabulana.

The on-screen chemistry between the old Hulisani and Rendani and the new Hulisani and Rendani is completely different

Ramabulana was more charming and carried the character well, whereas Burnett seems confused or lost half the time…he appears to be nervous!

Here are some reactions from viewers:

“He seems dumber than the previous Hulisani.’’

“The guy is Boring!!”

“What happen to the old one. I saw him last week moes.”

“Rendani’s ben10, that is.”

“Hai this one looks like he was hired ka di back doors. It’s painful for him to act .”

Hulisani is a recovering addict…addicted to gambling! His marriage appeared to be ending when he gambled his house, car and lost. His actions led to Rendani deciding that she won’t have kids with him in the future because he’s irresponsible.

Their marriage was falling apart because they didn’t know much about one another. The two eloped and didn’t follow tradition by paying lobola. Rendani’s family predicted that they wouldn’t make it. But that’s all in the past as Hulisani is in therapy and Rendani has moved back home.

Here is Ramabulana as the first Hulisani:

When temptation comes to your door what do you say? #Muvhango pic.twitter.com/sXIMulExJp

— Muvhango (@MuvhangoSA) November 25, 2020