The Real Reason Muvhango And 7de Laan Are Being Cut

Fans are furious that their favourite SABC 2 soapies, Muvhango and 7de Laan have been cut but they’re not watching them.

The SABC is currently retrenching staff and financially struggling to air shows that only bring lukewarm ratings.

A petition isn’t going to save a show that’s been struggling to reach 2 million views for more than half a decade.

Let’s face it 7de Laan hasn’t been the same since the departure of Paula Van Der Lecq, Oom Oubaas, Matrone, Hilda and many more characters that made the show.

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It’s not just the loss of its actors that caused the decline in ratings but the storyline have gotten dark and dodgy! The show used to have a spark… used to make people happy and want to learn Afrikaans because it was fun.

Times have changed, viewers won’t put up with boring storylines, they are not forced to watch a show because it’s on a free channel…they have options!

Muvhango’s lost its 5million view- mark a few months ago and has been drowning. The show has roped in musicians like Makhadzi and ShoMadjozi and bringing in bootylicious actresses to try to salvage whatever is left of it.

Times are hard for the Venda soapie which is still the most watched show on SABC2 with 3million views.

After years of playing the same script: Azwindini was a chief for over a decade and only got dethroned this year because of the decline in ratings…is it too late? They lost great actresses such as Sindi Dlathu who plays Lindiwe Dikana on The River, Buhle Samuels who played Matshidiso and is also acting alongside The Fergusons on Kings of Joburg.

Muvhango’s Marang Questionable Acting

Is Muvhango’s Marang still battling with her role or is she just an Ice Queen?

In an emotional scene last night, the actress could barely shed a crocodile tear when she realised that she almost shot her fiancé, James Motsamai. In that scene, the actress is seen hiding her face with her hands because she couldn’t master a single tear and opted to hide her face till the director yelled cut to the next scene.

Marang almost shot James last night because she thought he was an intruder. She’s been suffering from PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) since the burglary at MMC buildings and opted to buy a gun instead of seeing a psychologist.

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It’s so typical of the show to cast only beautiful actresses: with the exception of Buhle Samuels who played Matshidiso who’s just exited the show for greener pastures. She was spectacular in Netflix’s Kings of Joburg!

Fans of the show have been complaining about Marang since she debuted and there’s still minimal improvement. She debuted the soapie with an American English accent, then toned down the English and spoke more Tswana, but kept the catwalk.

There are several actors on the show, who are given main roles but give the audience nothing to ring home about, which has resulted in the show losing millions of viewers throughout the years. Other characters include Mbali and the new Hulisani.

The current storyline: Marang will probably get back together with her ex-fiancé. KK Mulaudzi because her relationship with James Motsamai has been downhill since the burglary. She’s also been keeping a lot of secrets from James…she’s becoming as dangerous as Modiehi (James Motsamai’s ex-wife). Modiehi owned a gun and got along with KK! She’s messing up the relationship by spending time more time with KK.

Here are some reactions from Facebook regarding Marang:

“She can’t, she bores me to death but at the end of the day, she gets the money for whatever she’s doing on Muvhango.”

“I don’t know if it her as a person or her character on the show but something is off.”

“Marang can surely act, she is aware of the cameras and seems like she’s struggling, nothing is normal in her acting. If u look at her co-actors, u can see the difference between there acting and hers.”

“Wa zama mara role ya gage ya bhora. (She’s trying but her role is boring)”

She’s been compared to Tumi and Lindani from The River and Katlego Peterson and Cindy from Skeem Saam by fans.

SABC cut Muvhango’s airing days

2021 has accompanied a great deal of TV changes. SABC 2 specifically Muvhango will see the brunt of a ton of changes. The SABC 2 soapie’s circulating days have been cut as it will presently air on Monday to Wednesday at 9pm as detailed.

Taking its Thursday and Friday 9pm opening is Giyani, Mzansi’s first Xitsonga telenovela. The telenovela which is created by Tshedza Pictures, composed by Phathutshedzo Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon has been restored and is returning briefly season.

Muvhango has without question been battling to sack a viewership to support it for 5 days. While the show crested at 5 million watchers toward the start of lockdown, by December it had lost practically 50% of those watchers. The high turnover of entertainers and entertainers has been a supporter of the show’s decreasing viewership. It comes as a help to numerous that the show isn’t being dropped as before guessed. In any case, the show’s makers have done their level best to make a big difference for the show. Recently, Sho Madjozi graced our screens on the soapie. New entertainers and entertainers have been added to give the show life and the plot has seen entirely unusual exciting bends in the road.

Muvhango has without question been battling to pack a viewership to support it for 5 days. While the show crested at 5 million watchers toward the start of lockdown, by December it had lost practically 50% of those watchers. The high turnover of entertainers and entertainers has been a supporter of the show’s diminishing viewership. It comes as a help to numerous that the show isn’t being dropped as before estimated. Nonetheless, the show’s makers have done their level best to make all the difference for the show. Recently, Sho Madjozi graced our screens on the soapie. New entertainers and entertainers have been added to give the show life and the plot has seen entirely flighty exciting bends in the road.

Muvhango actress Innocent Manchidi (Rendani)’s chubby husband mocked

Social Media is making fun of Muvhango actress Innocent Manchidi, who plays the role of Rendani’s chubby husband and this is how they think about him.

Innocent Manchidi is a South African actress who was introduced to Mzansi through Muvhango on SABC 2 where she is playing the role of Rendani Mukwevho, who is the daughter of the late Albert Mukwevho and Hungwani Mukwevho.

Innocent was born in Limpopo, Venda in the Hamasinthumule village. she was raised by her maternal grandparents before she moved to Johannesburg in 1988.

Besides being an actress, Innocent is a linguistics graduate, a mother, and a wife. the actress has tied the knot in 2019 to her soulmate named Mpho Manchidi. the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary in April 2020.

Although the couple is madly in love, the fan thinks they are not the perfect match, mainly they think the guy is not right for Innocent because of his chubby body and face.

Some went to an extend of labeling him, Mr. Oros with a round face and they feel he is even influencing Innocent to also turn chubby as her face is starting to turn into a round.

Muvhango salaries revealed: Here is how much your favourite Actors get paid

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 to their cast members payments.

Changes in plots 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 2020.

Salaries: How Much Do Muvhango Actors Earn In 2020

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, Buhle Samuels as Matshidiso is paid between R45,000 to R55,000 a month.

Liteboho Molise as Tebogo gets a salary between R25,000 to R35,000.

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.

I was scared to tell people that I’m Zambian: Muvhango’s Vusi opens up on Xenophobia in South Africa

Raphael Griffiths who popularly known as Vusi, a role he played for five years on Muvhango has revealed that he was afraid to speak about his heritage because he was petrified of xenophobic South Africans.

” Yes, I am half Zambian. My dad is Zambian. He is from Kitwe. Some of my family is still there in Zambia. Some have married guys from Botswana, some are married to Namibians, and some are married to Zimbabweans, others to Malawians.

My great-grandma from my father side was originally Portuguese. She had a bit of Angolan descent. They moved to Zambia, and that’s how my grandma came about. She married a Zambian man, and that’s how my Dad came about. My Dad married a Zulu woman and that’s how I came about. I am an African. It’s a nice mix.”

Despite being proud of his ancestry and heritage, the multi-talented actor said that he was scared to tell people that he is half-Zambian because he did not feel comfortable with how some xenophobic South Africans treated foreigners.

Speaking in an interview with Kiki Nembhard Raphael said that he was unsure that he would still be welcomed and loved if he revealed that his father is Zambian. Vusi was afraid that xenophobic South Africans would say that he is one of the foreigners taking over the jobs meant for South Africans.

Is Muvhango getting cancelled?

Everyone’s alleged favorite Sunday newspaper led with the story that SABC 2’s most watch show, “Muvhango,” might be on the way to closing its doors permanently if things do not change fast

For the past five years the national broadcaster, South African Broadcaster (SABC) has been wielding its chopping powers by axing some of our favourite nostalgic shows. First it was John and Malena on “Days of our Lives,” then it was no Brooke and Ridge love triangle on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” But things started getting really sad when the axe was directed to some of our favourite nostalgic local content.

First we lost “the best of the good life” and our weekly dose of “good evening and God bless,” when “Top Billing” was axed. What followed after the ending of the popular magazine show was the announcement that Horizon Deep would be no more, as SABC 3 announced the end of “Isidingo: the Need.” All of the aforementioned shows were axed due to a considerable drop in viewership numbers.

But now there is the suggestion that SABC 2’s Muvhango is also on the way to bidding farewell. It is alleged that for the past five years the most watched television program in SABC 2 has been struggling to rekindle its glory days of high viewership numbers. That means that for the past five years, the soapie has been attempting to recapture its 15 years at being at the top as the leading program on SABC 2.

Muvhango is getting cancelled? ? day made https://t.co/CBCgLqW5Pm

— Gabrielle K.? (@Gabbie_Kamo12) October 4, 2020

The decline is set to have started when acclaimed television writer, Phathu Makwarela left the soapie as Head Writer, and landed on Mzansi Magic’s “The Queen.” Phathu is clearly the name with the midas touch considering how when he is dedicated to a show it trends and captures the attention of television lovers. But when he leaves for greener pastures like “The River,” where he left starts to wilt.

Apparently Muvhango days are numbered…??? pic.twitter.com/YiAGVcHfhz

— Madzenga (@nmadzenga) October 4, 2020

But the departure of Phathu was not the only devastating blow that Muhango experienced. The departure and unclear death or something of the beloved character, Thandaza, played by Sindi Dlathu ended an era for the soapie. While Sindi and Phathu might be winning with “The River,” it seems that those they left behind might be in some trouble.

in picture: Former Muvhango actress Phindile Gwala’s before and after weight loss transformation

Former Muvhango actress Phindile Gwala’s before and after weight loss transformation – Photos! Spring is here and it’s time to rock revealing clothes again and actress Phindile Gwala is here to show woman of all shapes and sizes some love and encouragement to appreciate their own bodies, just as she does her own.

In an Instagram post, Gwala shared a snap of her body in 2018 and the slimmer version of today claiming that just by exercising, she managed to shed some pounds in just four months, stating that she is an advocate of woman who shows self-confidence no matter what their shape or size.

“Two years back and two years later.❤ Life is too short not to do what you want. If you know me you’ll definitely know how I love women bodies and I believe that everybody shape and size is BEAUTIFUL” Gwala wrote.

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Muvhango: Matshidiso in trouble as an old face returns

Wicked schemer Matshidiso (Buhle Samuels) has been on her guard for months when she’s around her boyfriend KK (Macdonald Tshifhiwa Ndou).

The businessman’s mood can change at the drop of a hat and he isn’t the kind of person you toy with, more so when you’ve betrayed him like Matshidiso. But this fortnight, there’s someone else to give Matshidiso sleepless nights: Dr Kutlwano (Lehasa Moloi). The pair ended 2019 as “business partners”, using Kutlwano’s medical knowledge to poison KK and trick him into signing over his fortune to Matshidiso in the belief that he was dying. “But Kutlwano became obsessed with her and before fleeing Thathe, he tried to shoot Matshidiso,” says Lehasa, who claims that his character is a changed man.

BACK FOR A CAUSE

Kutlwano slinks back into town, making sure that Matshidiso isn’t alerted to his presence as he’s not sure where their friendship stands. Instead, he moves into a local informal settlement with his new bestie Pinkie (Hloni Padi, Kea in sitcom Single Galz, 2014-2018), who tells him that he should put his healing skills to good use in the poor community. “She suggests a clinic as the hospital is far away,” says Lehasa. “That would be illegal, but Kutlwano is a healer and his cause is helping people.” Pinkie gives him her full support, while Hloni jokes it’s because she wants to be famous in the community. “Kutlwano is a doctor and Pinkie is a bit of a diva. Pinkie stays in the settlement, but she dreams big. She thinks that ‘rich doctor’ Kutlwano can give her her dreams.”

A DRASTIC TURN

In a moment of self reflection, the doctor tells Pinkie that he is a wanted man and he explains the KK scheme. He also tells Pinkie that Matshidiso paid him R5 million to leave and never speak of their deal. Later and purely by chance, Kutlwano and Matshidiso bump into each other. While he is all smiles, the look on her face is terror. “Matshidiso fears that he’s back to spill the beans and tell KK what they did,” explains Lehasa. It’s anything but that, adds the actor. “When Kutlwano sees Matshidiso, his old feelings come rushing back and he’s overwhelmed with obsession for ‘ the one who got away’.” Pinkie notices the change in his behaviour and when her seductive charms don’t work, she realises that to keep her love interest, Matshidiso must go. Thanks to Kutlwano’s confession session, she has the ammo to do just that. If she can prove everything to KK, that is…

– TVPlus