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- Hungani Ndlovu will not be trying to replace Cornet Mamabolo when he makes his debut as Thabo 'Tbose' Maputla after the Skeem Saam character was recast.
- Mamabolo exited the show in 2021 to focus on his insurance business.
- Ndlovu will debut on Monday, 3 July, as his character returns to the streets of Turfloop "under unfavourable circumstances".
Actor and dancer Hungani Ndlovu is not trying to replace former Skeem Saam actor Cornet Mamabolo as he takes over the role of Thabo 'Tbose' Maputla. Ndlovu makes his debut on Monday, 3 July, with his character returning to the streets of Turfloop "under unfavourable circumstances".
Ndlovu was introduced as one of the new faces viewers will see on the edutainment soapie when its 12th season begins. He takes over from Mamabolo, who left the show in 2021 to focus on his insurance business.
"Stepping into a recast type of role is tremendously – the amount of pressure is just like beyond," he said in a recent interview with Kaya 959's Tshegohacho Moagi. "Cornet did an amazing job at playing Tbose for over 11 years."
Ndlovu added that the show's storyline allowed him to create a new Maputla, which gives audiences and actors "something new to engage with".
The father of one rose to fame for his portrayal of Romeo Medupe on e.tv weeknight drama, Scandal!.
LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE.
Ndlovu is not the only new addition viewers can look forward to seeing on their screens. Tazz Nginda also joins the soapie to play Sisanda Qubeka – a charming marketing strategist who oozes sex appeal and great confidence.
Ngnida makes his debut on Friday, 14 July.
Before the prodigal Maputla son returns and the Nginda shakes things up in the Maphosa kingdom, viewers will see two young boys discover a dangerous hidden treasure which will leave one of their lives in danger. At the same time, a budding relationship will hang in the balance.
The Magongwa and Maputla families will leave viewers wondering if they will ever get past their differences after angrily exchanging words and accusations.
