Linda Sokhulu opens up about playing Dr Tumi in ‘7de Laan’. image via Twitter @TitoMakave
‘Umkhokha’ actress Linda Sokhulu has joined the cast of ‘7de Laan’
Actress Linda Sokhulu – who played the role of Zodwa on ‘Umkhokha’ – has joined the cast of SABC 2’s Afrikaans soapie ‘7de Laan’.
Linda Sokhulu opens up about playing Dr Tumi in ‘7de Laan’. image via Twitter @TitoMakave
Seasoned actress Linda Sokhulu – who is popularly known for her Umkhokha role as Zodwa has joined the cast of 7de Laan.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela announced the news on his social media account today (5 January).
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WHO WILL LINDA SOKHULU PLAY?
Umkhokha and 7de Laan viewers are elated that the legendary actress Linda Sokhulu has joined the Afrikaans soapie.
The actress played the role of MamZobe’s sister and MaBusi’s biological mother – Zodwa on Mzansi Magic’s Sunday night thriller – Umkhokha.
The show ended two Sundays ago and is being replaced by Tshedza Pictures’ The Republic.
Mphela stated that the much-loved actress will be in Hillside for several months but couldn’t confirm her role at this stage.
The long-running soapie has not confirmed her role at this stage either. This is a developing story!
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HER PREVIOUS ROLES AND CHARACTER ON ‘UMKHOKHA’
The actress played a supporting role as Zodwa on Mzansi Magic’s popular series – Umkhokha.
Zodwa slept with her sister’s (MamZobe) husband Difa (Sibonelo Ngubane) on the series and the two conceived MaBusi (Hope Mbhele).
MamZobe (Deli Malinga) has kept the secret from her niece, MaBusi, and has also kept her sister’s affair a secret from the entire family.
Viewers saw Zodwa and Ndifa reuniting towards the end of the series when MamZobe got arrested for all her crimes.
Sokhulu is also known for her role in Generations as Cleo, and her role in Home Affairs as Gloria Smelane.
The actress also played the character of Nikiwe Sibeko in SABC3’s canned soapie – Isidingo and portrayed the role of Ziyanda in e.tv’s canned soapie – Rhythm City.
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REACTIONS FROM HER FANS AND ‘7DE LAAN’ VIEWERS
@Zandile03276546:
“One of my old-time, young legend actors. She’s phenomenal. I’ll be watching 7de Laan because of her now.”
@Mbilu_Yanga:
“I hope she won’t be doing any vile role there.”
@TheRealNengwi:
“Favorite soapie getting one of my favorite actresses. Issa win-win!”
@SiphosenjabuloX:
“I still remember her uBizo days, she nailed her character and on Generations, she was a bike girl.”
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