Zamani Mbatha Not Fired From Isitha: The Enemy
Black Brain Pictures, the makers of etv show Isitha: The Enemy in which actor Zamani Mbatha plays the role of Khaya Sokhulu, have addressed reports that he has been fired.
On Friday, Entertainment Commentator Phil Mphela claimed that Zamani Mbatha had been let go from Isitha: The Enemy.
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Zamani Mbatha Not Fired: Black Brain Productions Sets The Record Straight
In an interview with ZiMoja, Black Brain Productions clarified Mbatha’s contract status, dismissing the reports as untrue. Mandla Ngcongwane stated that they were surprised to see the news circulating on social media. He emphasized that Zamani Mbatha has been an integral part of the show’s success and that there is no truth in reports that he has been fired.
“Zamani Mbatha has been an integral part of the show’s success and there is no truth to these rumours. He is still a part of the show,” Mandla N said.
Mandla N hinted at exciting plot twists in the future, suggesting the possibility of a character returning from the dead.
“We have a lot of juicy plot twists coming soon. Who knows maybe someone will come back from the dead? You just wait and see,” he added.
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Insider Insights on Contract Negotiations
A source who spoke to the same publication confirmed that Black Brain would make alterations to Isitha: The Enemy’s storyline, leading to the removal of some actors. The source clarified that rumours that Zamani Mbatha had been fired stemmed from ongoing contract negotiations with Black Brain.
“Zamani is still negotiating his contract. That is how the rumour came about. His fate has not yet been determined but he has not been fired,’ the insider said.
The source drew parallels with previous reports about Zolisa Xaluva’s alleged firing from Smoke & Mirrors, clarifying that negotiations were ongoing, and contracts were under scrutiny across etv shows.
“At the moment, he does not know where he stands, let us put it that way. It was a similar case when Smoke & Mirrors was in talks with Zolisa. At the moment, etv shows are all under scrutiny and some contracts will not be renewed,” the insider explained.
In a statement, Mandla N confirmed that changes in the production or cast would be communicated officially by the production house.