Lindiwe's lover': Actor Siyabonga Thwala joins The River'Zweli's replacement? Talented actor Siyabonga Thwala joins The River as businessman Bangizwe Zwane and Lindiwe Dikana's love interest.
by Rae Seleme
26-10-2022 11:37
in Soapies
The River' actor Siyabonga Thwala. Image via @surgezic/Instagram
Legendary actor Siyabonga Thwala has joined 1Magic's telenovela The River as Bangizwe Zwane a businessman who wants to win Lindiwe Dikana's heart.
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ALSO READ:Lunathi Mampofu takes a break from The River'
#Isibaya allowed Siyabonga Twala to show us what a beast of an actor he is. Salute!!!! pic.twitter.com/FcFCz3v7gl
Spha Madondo (@Spha_Madondo) April 2, 2021
INSIDE SIYABONGA THWALA'S NEW ROLE The actor Siyabonga Thwala is set to join The River as Bangizwe Zwane after the channel confirmed leading actors Hlomla Dandala who plays Lindiwe Dikana's husband, Lawrence Maleka who plays Zolani and Tango Ncetezo who plays Paulina will not be part of season six.
According to Drum Magazine, Thwala's character Bangizwe Zwane is a street-smart alpha male who runs a successful scrapyard which is a front for his illegal businesses.
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He plans to win back the love of his life, Lindiwe Dikana, who was his childhood friend.
The publication adds that he's always loved Lindiwe but was too shy to express his feelings they spent a lot of time together, sharing dreams and future plans.
ALSO READ: The River': 1Magic confirms departures of three actors
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BREAKING:
Hlomla Dandala has left #TheRiver1Magic #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/d1a0qRgA8V
Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) October 15, 2022
THE RIVER': IS BANGIZWE REPLACING ZWELI DIKANA? It appears Thwala will be replacing actor Hlomla Dandala who exited the telenovela as Lindiwe Dikana's husband Zweli Dikana in The River.
This is after entertainment commentator Phil Mphela announced that the fan-favourite actor Hlomla Dandala has exited the telenovela after five seasons.
1Magic shared a flashforward of his character getting killed' by his son-in-law Mabutho at Nomonde's wedding in February though neither Mphela, the channel, production, or actor has revealed how Zweli will bid farewell to the telenovela.
The River season 5 flashforward indicates Mabutho will accidentally kill' him in the bathroom after he confronts him at his and Nomonde's wedding.
BREAKING:
Lawrence Maleka has resigned.
Maleka will not be returning to play Zolani Dlamini on #TheRiver1Magic Season 6. #KgopoloReports
More details coming up on #TheEntertainmentAlert. pic.twitter.com/FGvKqohGQD
Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) October 17, 2022
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CASTING NEWS:
Tango Ncetezo leaving #TheRiver1Magic
The actress, who plays Paulina, has been let go from the show and will not be returning for Season 6. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/li8TxovR22
Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) October 17, 2022
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Lindiwe's lover': Actor Siyabonga Thwala joins The River'Zweli's replacement? Talented actor Siyabonga Thwala joins The River as businessman Bangizwe Zwane and Lindiwe Dikana's love interest.
