Zamani Mbatha, the star of the e.tv telenovela Isitha: The Enemy, has been fired from the show in a shocking development.
Zamani Mbatha Fired From Isitha: The Enemy
Mbatha plays the lead role of Khaya Sokhulu. It is still unclear why the rising star has been shown the exit door despite being the lead of the show.
BlackBrain Pictures, the producers of Isitha: The Enemy, a spinoff from the popular drama series The Black Door, decided to terminate his contract. They have not yet released a statement to confirm the latest development.
Mbatha has not yet commented on his firing from Isitha: The Enemy. It is unclear whether Khaya’s role will be recast or written off the show, which airs on e.tv every weekday at 9.30 p.m.
Entertainment reporter and insider Kgopolo Phil Mphela shared the news on his X account this morning:
“BREAKING: Zamani Mbatha fired from Isitha-TheEnemy. Mbatha plays the lead character of Khaya on the etv telenovela. No word on whether the role on the hit show will be recast. #KgopoloReports”
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Mzansi Expresses Reservations Over The Firing
Social media users expressed mixed emotions as actor Zamani Mbatha gets fired from Isitha: The Enemy. Check out some of their sentiments below.
Oddette:
“Ke yena “sefebe sendoda”?”
Mpume:
“Not you breaking etv news left, right and centre ke sana! ❤️”
Tumie:
“This week alone, two lead characters have been fired from two Etv hit shows with over 3 million viewers. Make it make sense.”
Julia:
“From what I’ve seen, it looks like the character might get killed.”
Grootman:
“Mandla N doesn’t play neh 🤔”
Mxolisi:
“That show is boring vele since they change from black door to that Isitha-The Enemy.”
Nonjabulo:
“Awu umuntu ozimisela kangaka,I hope it was end of his role. One of the best actors SA has ngathi angastara in a big movie phesheya.”