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Nomzamo Mbatha talks about her last scene on Isibaya

The death of Nomzamo Mbatha‘s character in Isibaya has left her and viewers emotional. The actress, who played Thandeka Zungu in Mzansi Magic’s telenovela, had viewers grabbing for their boxes of tissues after they witnessed their long-time fave being shot in Monday night’s episode.

Nomzamo Mbatha

With farewell messages such as “You’ll be sorely missed Thandeka”, viewers took to social media to bid the actress goodbye as she sets off to pursue a career overseas. Feeling the love from Mzansi, Nomzamo shared how much she was going to miss being on the telenovela and thanked everyone who was there during her journey.

Thandeka Zungu and Sbu

“Nkosyam, I’m weeping at this unexpected and heartbreakingly beautiful surprise. Ngiyabonga to my friends, my family. What a journey. Thank you for raising and challenging me into becoming the performer that I am today. It’s not goodbye, it’s a see you later.

Actor Sdumo Mtshali, who played Nomzamo’s husband in the show, said he was going to miss acting beside her. He also thanked everyone who had been following their characters’ love story for the past eight years.

In other news – Sjava finally speaks out – Denies raping Lady Zamar

Amid growing controversy that this week saw singer Jabulani Hadebe, known professionally as Sjava, removed from the line-up of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, the artist finally broke his silence about rape allegations against him in a statement on Tuesday.

Lady Zamar and Sjava

Sjava denied the allegations made by his former lover, musician Lady Zamar, who had opened a case of rape against him in November last year. She reportedly claimed she was raped after the two performed at the Royal Heritage Festival in Limpopo in 2017. Read more

Source: Timeslive