We spilt the news about The River's Season 6 renewal
here and now the first details of the season have been revealed.
Who's out?
These three characters won't be in the action when the season premieres in February next year: Zweli Dikana, Zolani Dlamini and Paulina Dlomo.
Their alter egos Hlomla Dandala, Lawrence Maleka and Tango Ncetezo haven't signed on the dotted line for the season.
All three have been with the show since it debuted in January 2018.
There are no specific details about who ditched who, but according to 1Magic it was a combination of those who want to move onto something new and The End on storylines.
This statement just in:
One of the leading primetime shows on Mzansi Magic, the multi-award-winning fan favourite The River, is announcing the departure of three of its cast members.
Hlomla Dandala, Lawrence Maleka and Tango Ncetezo are moving on from the telenovela to new ventures and some storylines have reached an end.
As an essential part of The River from the beginning, viewers have enjoyed watching the growth of the actors’ individual characters - Zweli with his often-well-meaning mishaps which sometimes result in dramatic consequences; Zolani with his fierce love and loyalty that at times goes too far; and Paulina whose bold look hides the soft heart of a woman who faces the toughest of battles.
As three of the top performers in the country, they have given viewers plenty to talk about and be entertained by, from storylines that brought out their characters’ dark sides to softer, lighter moments.
“We would like to thank Hlomla, Lawrence and Tango for their priceless contributions to the show, as well as the incredible work that went into giving their characters life.
"They all brought professionalism, dedication, presence and charisma to the table, and we have loved working with them on the show. We look forward to seeing what their adventure holds,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels on M-Net.
Viewers have plenty to enjoy from their characters in the current season 5. Their final scenes will air at various dates in the near future.
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How would you like to see them go?