Earlier this month TVSA blogger
Makisto exclusively broke the news that Siyabonga Twala's been sig
ned to Muvhango. Makisto revealed that Siyabonga's left Mzansi Magic's new telenovela isiBaya and that he'll be appearing on Muvhango as from June.
Today Muvhango made a formal announcement of the news in this press release:
[Submitted via press release]
SABC2 and WORD OF MOUTH PICTURES are delighted to announce that well known theatre and TV actor Siyabonga Twala and actress Zikhona Sodlaka have joined the cast of Muvhango for Season 14.
The actors are set to appear as husband and wife, entering the business world already dominated by the Mukwevhos and the Mulaudzis.
The formidable Siyabonga Twala will play the role of Busani Mojalefa while Sodlaka will play the role of his wife Joyce Mojalefa.
Twala is one of the most sought after actors in the country and most respected in the Television and Stage profession. He has starred in amongst others Scandal, Generations and a variety of theatre plays. Recently he appeared in the new telenovela isiBaya.
Zikhona Sodlaka has featured in a SAFTA winning drama series Soul City 10, A Place called Home, Tsha Tsha and Ryhthm City to name a few. She has also landed acting roles in feature films such as Jury Divided, Skeem and Mr Mob French feature.
These multi-talented actors bring a wealth of experience and much chemistry to the ensemble cast, said Muvhango Publicist, Kgalema Eugene Mametse.
The two actors have already started shooting with the production and will debut in June 2013.
ABOUT THE ROLE OF BUSANI MOJALEFA
He’s a qualified economist, who has worked in managerial positions of various financial institutions in South Africa. From Investec, First Rand and Discovery where he oversaw major acquisitions of companies and asserts management. He is hailed as the future entrepreneur. The CEO position at MH is his crowning glory.
ABOUT THE ROLE OF JOYCE MOJALEFA
The tragic heroine. She is Busani’s wife. A breast cancer survivor who has used her tragedy to help improve the lives of those less fortunate. She is affectionate and caring. A woman of grace who possess empathy for people around her. She can be stubborn when she has set her mind of something. She is the calming effect in Busani’s life.