What to expect: Leleti Khumalo’s role in ‘Muvhango’
Actress Leleti Khumalo has joined SABC2’s soapie ‘Muvhango’ as Dr Nonhlanhla Ximba who arrives with her husband, Avhatakali Ramabulana.
TV producer and former Imbewu actress Leleti Khumalo has secured the role of Dr Nonhlanhla Ximba in Muvhango.
LELETI KHUMALO: LATEST ROLE
The Sarafina actress Leleti Khumalo will make her debut as Dr Nonhlanhla Ximba with her husband Avhatakali Ramabulana and her son Sakhile.
TVSA reports that Lloyd Nedohe, who was previously on Muvhango as a different character, plays Avhatakali while Tyson Mathonsi, portrays Sakhile.
Khumalo’s character is a medical doctor who’s changed profession to business and construction and is CEO of Siyabusa Construction.
She wants to run MMC with ambitions to expand it and is passionate advocate for women’s empowerment.
“Dr Ximba’s enigmatic presence as a construction mogul is set to disrupt the familiar landscape of Muvhango. Paving the way for unprecedented intrigue and groundbreaking storytelling,” reads the press statement.
‘MUVHANGO’ RETURNS
Sunday Tribune reports that Muvhango is returning with a new logo, opening sequence and new characters.
Jacqui Hlongwane, who is the acting head of Channel at SABC2 says the public broadcaster, SABC2 is thrilled to support Muvhango in its exciting transformation.
“The show has long been a pillar of our programming. And we eagerly anticipate the infusion of fresh energy and captivating storytelling that Muvhango promises to bring to our viewers,” adds Hlongwane.
Sesotho-speaking actress Liteboho Molise also returns to the SABC2 soapie as Teboho Mukwevho.
Molise bid farewell to the show in 2021 after nearly a decade of portraying her much-loved character.
Actors Lebo Tisane and Wiseman Zitha have also joined the new and revamped cast.
Season 27 begins on 5 August at 21:00 on SABC 2.
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