The Queen EXPOSED

Things are not looking good for 161 Mzansi Magic‘s Telenovela The Queen. According to Phil Mphela the show’s episodes have been repeating the same storyline for over two weeks with manor twists to it. Does this mean the show is losing its touch?

#TheQueenMzansi are you aware your episodes have been playing the same scenes for two weeks with just minor changes.

Literally the same conversations doing the same thing.

The story is not moving forward.

Come on. Let’s move! ❤️

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 3, 2022

A viewer-supported Mphela’s statement saying it has been repeating for more than two weeks. Not so long ago the telenovela was brought to its knees by Umkhokha which resulted to the soap dropping down from being the most-watched show on DSTV. Could it be that the show has released many actors and it is running short or are they finding it hard to move on since the passing of their Executive Producer and filmmaker Shona Ferguson?

Connie Ferguson’s daughter Lesedi Matsunyane posted on social media that they were looking for male actors who were going to be Brutus (played by Themba Ndaba) sons. The category included them being able to speak KZN Zulu.

?AUDITION ALERT!!?
We are on the lookout for 4 of Brutus’ sons on #TheQueenMzansi

Please send tapes to [email protected]

All bios and scripts are in the link belowhttps://t.co/ZU7AOViDtf@SediiMatsunyane will be sharing self tape tips later ?#TheSHOgoeson ✨ pic.twitter.com/gvDZwAAGbh

— FERGUSON FILMS (@Ferguson_Films) January 12, 2022

This was shortly after the show released Shaka played by SK Khoza, who was allegedly hitting his ex-fiancée Ayanda Hlongwane as reported in the press.

The soap also lost Cindy Mahlungu who was playing Siyanda. Mahlungu allegedly left the show without a clear explanation. Mahlungu also played in one of the Ferguson Films series called ‘KINGS of JO’BURG’ alongside Zolisa Xaluva, SK Khoza, Abdul Khoza and Thembi Seete to name a few.

Having faith on behalf of the telenovela a fan commented saying “the show had to improvise their story line a lot over the past eight months. With one of the actors fired, two others leaving and the producers passing away affected the lead character. Another one got injured on set. I’m not surprised. They just need to stabilize the ship. They will be fine.”

They had to improvise the story line a lot over the last 8 months or so. One got fired.two left. One of the producers died,that affected the lead character. another one got injured on set. I'm not surprised. They just need to stabilize the ship. They will be fine

— Kamo Gininda (@KamoheloG) February 3, 2022

Judging by the comments on Twitter the queen is not the only soap that is repeating their storylines, The River on 161, The Estate on SABC 3, and SABC 1’s Skeem Sami are on the same bus.

A viewer commented, “So true, I was just thinking that yesterday. For instance flora is always coming to beg for her job back when she has realized she can’t live without working for Lindiwe. It’s tiring.”

So true…. I was just thinking that yesterday… For instance flora is always coming to beg for her job back wen she has realized she can't live without working for uLindiwe it's tiring. ?And something is always up at the mine…

— Leeny???? (@Leeny052) February 4, 2022

Another viewer s added to comments , “ I’ve been saying telenovela must not be more than two seasons or three ,because hayi no they all lose the plot or do not know what direction to take.”

I’ve been saying tolenovas must not be more than two seasons or three the most because hayi no they all lose the plot or do not know what direction to take#TheQueenMzansi #TheRiver1Magic #gomoramzansi

— IG: @mam_bhele (@Mam_Bhele) February 4, 2022

Coming back to The Queen, viewers have advised them not to rush some storylines like they did to Clive’s, saying the story gave out a strong message that needed to be explored deeper.

The Clive story line was rushed. There was a strong message in that story line, it needed to be explored deeper. Manje lana we were given gwap-gwap of it. Akhona was supposed to move to the burbs. Clive was supposed to show all his abusive and narcissistic layers.

— eM? (@L0ver_Of_Life) February 4, 2022

We are crossing fingers that the soap recovers from this before losing more viewers who are tired of being fed the annoying Noma played by talented Brenda Ngxoli and the overnight broke Goodness played by Zenande Mfenyana.

Why these Actors were fired from The Queen

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Mzansi Magic’s hit telenovela The Queen has experienced its fair share of actors leaving the show. Shona and Connie Ferguson, who produced the show, explained the high turnover saying that it is the nature of the industry. Characters come and go as telenovelas continuously reinvent the storyline.

However, sometimes the actors do not leave the show of their own accord. Below are some of the actors who were fired from The Queen.

Dineo Langa

Actress and television presenter Dineo Langa who had been with the show since its first episode in 2016 was fired from The Queen after she allegedly asked for some time off to shoot another movie. Instead, she received a stern email from the producers telling her to not return to work after the lockdown.

Dineo who used to play the role of Kea Khoza later confirmed that she was fired from the telenovela. She revealed this in an Instagram post after a fan asked her about leaving The Queen. In the post, Dineo said,

“Ang’buyi mina ngaxoshwa (I am not coming back, I was fired)”.

Replying to another user she said: “My character was removed from the show. The character will be dying soon soon.”

Rami Chuene

Veteran actress Rami Chuene was also killed off from the hit television show after her relationship with the Fergusons deteriorated when she allegedly sided with fellow actress Vatiswa Ndaba. This is after the seasoned actress, wrote an open letter to sports, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa, last year, highlighting her experiences working for the Fergusons. The letter was highly critical of the Fergusons.

Chuene played the role of Gracious “T-Gom” Mabuza, a fiery, religious and gun-toting woman, who was wildly popular with the fans.

Confirming her exit from the show, Rami Chuene wrote,

“Yes, TGOM’s stint on #TheQueenMzansi has come to an end. Unfortunately, I won’t be getting into details as advised by my legal team. I still have to finish shooting and I’m hoping to execute as excellently, exceptionally and professionally as I always have. #TGOMNATION forever”.

Thank you for all the well wishes and blessings. It’s been a ride. We keep pushing and working because the #SHOWMUSTGOON no matter what.

— Rami Chuene??️‍? (@ramichuene) January 19, 2020

Mlamli Mangcala

Actor Mlamli Mangcala who played the role of Captain Sthembiso Radebe on The Queen also left the show after making allegations of lies and deception. Mangcala claimed that he was being exploited by the Fergusons whom he alleged basically made him pay for him to appear on television.

According to Mangcala, he had to cover his own travel and accommodation costs when travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg to shoot. He also said that he never got the salary that he was promised as he would only get an increment of R100 when he negotiated his contract.

Sello Maake ka Ncube

Veteran actor Sello Maake ka Ncube who used to play the role of Kgosi also left The Queen under a cloud. However, ka Ncube did not give any details as to what had transpired to make him leave the show and instead said that the Fergusons were the only ones who could reveal the fuzzy details behind his exit from the show.

Sello Maake Ka Ncube stated the following:

“The Fergusons can only be the one’s who will reveal the sketchy details surrounding my exit on the show. However, I can confirm that, there was something that went wrong between us but they are best suited in letting the public know of what the reasons were.”

The actor, however, expressed his support for Rami Chuene when she was fired from The Queen

I’m sad to hear what’s happening to you Rami and the others. Courage Sister.

— Sello Maake KaNcube ?? #OpenUpwithSello (@sellomkn) January 20, 2020

Marah Louw

Seasoned television actress Marah Louw who played the role of Sis Boi on the Mzansi Magic show was also fired by the Fergusons after she apparently refused to shoot a scene which was too traumatic for her. Said Marah

“I refused because the storyline resembled an incident that is in my book. I told them that I was not going to re-enact my life in a soapie. I refused because it is the kind of incident that I would not want to go through again, let alone talking about it. I told them that they got the story from my book and there is a copyright issue involved. They asked another actress to act in the episode, which still hurt me.”

Louw also revealed that she was offered a per-call contract on the popular soapie which she found “insulting and disrespectful” considering her decades of experience in the industry.

Shona Ferguson later claimed that Marah was not fired from the show but was in and out of contract. A furious Marah punched back and shared a letter which proved that she had been fired by Ferguson Films.

Telling a lie doesn't suit you Mr Producer. Here's proof of letter you sent me in September 2017. pic.twitter.com/UwJPaXTbh0

— Marah Louw. (@MarahLouw) March 11, 2018

So there you have it, five actors fired from The Queen and the reasons why.

Coming up on The Queen this September 2021

Coming up on The Queen this September 2021: Johnny and Dorothy’s scam comes to fruition and Johnny’s true colours come out. Brutus is prepared to do everything to show Noma he’s serious.

Wednesday 1 September 2021
Episode 28

Get up and dance

Dorothy’s journey to healing is a walk in the park. Noma and Brutus’s journey comes to a surprising end.

Thursday 2 September 2021
Episode 29

Deception

Dorothy and Johnny’s scam is set in motion. Brutus plans to change everything about himself to keep Noma interested.

Friday 3 September 2021
Episode 30

True colours

Johnny and Dorothy’s scam comes to fruition and Johnny’s true colours come out. Brutus is prepared to do everything to show Noma he’s serious.

Monday 6 September 2021
Episode 31

Trust is tested

When Johnny doesn’t come back to the house, Dorothy wonders if he’s keeping things from her. Brutus is crushed that he let Noma break his heart again.

Tuesday 7 September 2021
Episode 32

Chop my money

Johnny starts spending all the money he conned out of Hector. Brutus and Noma are back on, but will Shaka ever trust Noma again?

Wednesday 8 September 2021
Episode 33

The proposal

Johnny’s scheme starts to unravel. Brutus’ proposal is cut short.

Thursday 9 September 2021
Episode 34

The Engagement

Brutus thinks the ancestors have cursed his and Noma’s relationship. Johnny’s greed could undo the con that he and Dorothy have worked so hard on.

Friday 10 September 2021
Episode 35

Surprise!

Johnny is living the life when he gets the surprise of his life. Brutus’ impending nuptial hits a speed bump.

Monday 13 September 2021
Episode 36

Something’s off about our Johnny

Another dramatic revelation from Johnny sets off Vuyiswa’s radar. Lungile ups the ante to Brutus’ horror

Tuesday 14 September 2021
Episode 37

Let the war begin

The storm is brewing in Brutus’ love life. Vuyiswa is on the verge of exposing Johnny’s so-called truth.

Wednesday 15 September 2021
Episode 38

Fake it ’til you make it

Vuyiswa’s suspicions get stronger and Johnny has to go the extra mile to cover his tracks. Olerato tries to buy Noma and Brutus some time alone but it backfires.

Thursday 16 September 2021
Episode 39

What’s yours is mine

Johnny manipulates the family against Vuyiswa. Brutus puts his foot down but Lungile finds another way of antagonizing Noma.

Friday 17 September 2021
Episode 40

The first wife wins

Noma reaches a life-changing decision regarding her and Brutus. Vuyiswa has to apologise to the family about her suspicions regarding Johnny.

Monday 20 September 2021
Episode 41

Liars get busted

Hector finally makes the payment to the international facility. Vuyiswa starts to investigate Johnny to find out what’s going on.

Tuesday 21 September 2021
Episode 42

Seeking the truth

Vuyiswa cannot hold it in anymore and spills the beans. Brutus handles things his own way.

Wednesday 22 September 2021
Episode 43

Lack of trust

Hector throws a spanner in the works in Dorothy and Johnny’s plans by announcing that he’s going to the overseas rehab facility with them. The Khozas find out who’s behind the hijacking

Thursday 23 September 2021
Episode 44

Time to strike

Shaka makes a promise to deal with the Sitholes decisively. Dorothy’s lies and scheming start to eat away at her.

Friday 24 September 2021
Episode 45

He’s gone

Shaka learns a shocking secret about Olerato. Dorothy prepares to come clean with the Sebatas.

Monday 27 September 2021
Episode 46

Cat’s out the bag

Dorothy comes to terms with the fact that she was played in the worst way. Dorothy’s secret is finally revealed. The Khozas find themselves reunited as they gear up to fight an enemy.

Tuesday 28 September 2021
Episode 47

In the nick of time

Just when Shaka thinks his goose is cooked, Olerato saves the day. Dorothy finally comes clean but it may be too late for forgiveness.

Premiere episodes of The Queen air on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 21h00.

Coming up on The Queen this February 2021

Coming up on The Queen this February 2021: Harriet and Shaka are reeling after Hector’s bad news. Siyanda is terrified when she realises she may have picked another fight with Skhumbuzo.

Monday 1 February 2021
Episode 136

A snitch and a thief

Harriet and Shaka are on the hunt. Siyanda is desperate to pay back the money.

Tuesday 2 February 2021
Episode 137

We haves wolves to feed

Brutus and Kagiso panic when they can’t find Harriet or Shaka. Schumacher’s plan for saving Siyanda makes Thato very uncomfortable.

Wednesday 3 February 2021
Episode 138

Merchant

Charles is in a race against time as his plan starts to fall apart. Georgina has to choose between her friends and her duty.

Thursday 4 February 2021
Episode 139

The wrong rat

Hector has some news for Harriet that sends her world spinning again. Thato tries to clean up Siyanda’s mess but could he be making things worse?

Friday 5 February 2021
Episode 140

Man down

Harriet and Shaka are reeling after Hector’s bad news. Siyanda is terrified when she realises she may have picked another fight with Skhumbuzo.

Monday 8 February 2021
Episode 141

Stimela

The Khozas come up with a plan to get their enemies off their tail. Vuyiswa struggles to come to terms with her loss.

Tuesday 9 February 2021
Episode 142

Death & rebirth

The Khozas pull out all stops to welcome the newest addition to the clan. Vuyiswa falls apart at the thought that her life has changed irrevocably.

Wednesday 10 February 2021
Episode 143

The vanishing

A celebration ends in tears. Vuyiswa and Hector connect.

Thursday 11 February 2021
Episode 144

Into thin air

Kagiso is losing his mind with worry as an unseen enemy attacks his family. Hector struggles to live with everything he has had to do to get to the top.

Friday 12 February 2021
Episode 145

Letting go

Kagiso takes matters in his hands in a bid to put his family back together again. Vuyiswa and Hector make a startling realisation.

Monday 15 February 2021
Episode 146

Lost

Sparks continue to fly between Vuyiswa and a potential new love interest. Goodness’ gangster side reappears as she starts to get desperate.

Tuesday 16 February 2021
Episode 147

I warned you

The Khozas are in such a tight corner they might do the unthinkable. Everyone notices the change in Hector and tries to guess what caused it.

Wednesday 17 February 2021
Episode 148

Fak’Imali uzobona

Just when the Khozas think there is a light at the end of the tunnel, the kidnappers pull the rug from under them. Vuyiswa is afraid that her need to move on maybe a betrayal of the past.

Thursday 18 February 2021
Episode 149

Runaway love

Goodness has a worrying coping strategy to deal with her loss. Vuyiswa struggles to come to terms with her fear of judgement.

Friday 19 February 2021
Episode 150

Losing it

Hector takes a leap of faith. Mvelo’s disappearance takes a toll on the Khoza family.

Monday 22 February 2021
Episode 151

Decision time

There’s new information from the kidnappers and it rattles everyone. Mpho feels like her family is keeping a big secret from her and Schumacher is torn about whether to tell her what it is.

Tuesday 23 February 2021
Episode 152

Mascarade

Shaka is surprised to learn who is behind Mvelo’s disappearance. Vuyiswa struggles to overcome her feelings of guilt around her decision to move on.

Wednesday 24 February 2021
Episode 153

They started it, we’ll finish it

Shaka allows his temper to get away from him, threatening to expose himself and everyone else to great danger. Patronella has a new way of helping Vuyiswa to move on, but is it a good idea?

Thursday 25 February 2021
Episode 154

Sithengisa amapentshisi

The kidnappers make a life changing demand of the Khozas. Vuyiswa has a surprising admission for Patronella.

Friday 26 February 2021
Episode 155

Confession

Gertrude’s desire to see the Khozas suffer leaves Kop worried they will get caught. Vuyiswa battles with her conscience.

Premiere episodes of The Queen air on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 21h00.

What To Expect On The Queen This August(Spoilers)

It’s no surprise that Seiphemo’s latest character has been compared to his old character, given that there are so many similarities and differences to Hector Sebata and Tau Mogale.

Both characters are powerful, successful, manipulative and family-oriented men. Hector is a corrupt Chief of police and Mogale is a suit with a shady past. Hector follows trouble while Mogale is followed by trouble because of his dodgy connections (Jack Mabaso and Kumkani Phakade)

Tau Mogale has been on our screens for almost a decade, it’s hard to picture Rapulana as anyone else and fans still refer to Sebata as Tau Mogale. There’s even a Chicken Licken advert of the iconic character.

What to expect:

On The Queen, Sebata and Harriet Khoza (Connie Ferguson) are rivals and while Sebata is joining the show with his daughters, played by Jessica Nkosi and Nthando Duma, not much is disclosed about his ex-wife. Apparently the previous Generations The Legacy duo (Karabo Moroka and Tau Mogale) will be romantic love birds again on The Queen. They have so much in common and I cannot recall Harriet ever being romantically linked to anyone on the show since Zack (her previous business associate).

When Harriet finds out that Hector is behind her daughter’s death, she will be out to seek revenge and wants to kill one of his daughters, but she may come to terms with the loss of her daughter and forgive him, upon realizing nothing will bring Kea back.

Hector Sebata, unlike Tau, has no conscience, and true to character he does not hesitate to back-stab anyone to get what he wants. Sebata and Harriet are both family orientated and will do anything to protect their honour. Although Sebata is on a mission to kill Harriet now, he will eventually fall in love with her when he gets to know the real Harriet (a softer, kinder, gentler and loving side).

The Ferguson’s appointment of Jessica Nkosi was meticulous; they required a Dineo Langa lookalike that could make fans sort of forget about Kea Khoza.

If it appears The Ferguson’s are targeting Mfundi Vundla’s main actors, that’s because they probably are!

Catch The Queen on Mzansi Magic, weekdays at 21.00.

The Queen actors take on Jerusalema Dance Challenge, and Petronella is too much

The Queen Mzansi team takes on the widespread Jerusalema dance challenge as part of the team-building exercise but Petronella was running late.

Actress Thembsie Matu who plays the humorous character Petronella on Mzansi Magic’s The Queen arrived at the scene late and couldn’t cope up with the moves leaving fans in stitches.

Lead by Ntando Duma, SK Khoza, Jessica Nkosi, and Connie Ferguson, the team went through the Jerusalema challenge dances but humorous Petronella had her mind onset. Come on Thembsie you are not onset, get along with the vibe.

The Queen Mzansi Team, Jerusalema Dance Challenge, watch: