Lusanda Mbane and Loyiso McDonald

‘The Queen’ actor Loyiso McDonald who played Kagiso and Lusanda Mbane who played Boniswa on ‘Scandal!’ have joined the cast of ‘Mzali Wam’, Images via Twitter @etvScandal and @Mzansi Magic

‘The Queen’ star Loyiso McDonald and Lusanda Mbane join ‘Mzali Wam’

Loyiso McDonald who played Kagiso on ‘The Queen’ and Lusanda Mbane who played Boniswa on ‘Scandal!’ have joined the cast of ‘Mzali Wam’

Lusanda Mbane and Loyiso McDonald

‘The Queen’ actor Loyiso McDonald who played Kagiso and Lusanda Mbane who played Boniswa on ‘Scandal!’ have joined the cast of ‘Mzali Wam’, Images via Twitter @etvScandal and @Mzansi Magic

Former Scandal! actress Lusanda Mbane and The Queen actor Loyiso McDonald have joined Mzansi Magic’s drama series, Mzali Wam.   

The new season of the popular drama series is set to return on 3 January 2022.   

LOYISO MCDONALD EXITS ‘THE QUEEN’  

Award-winning actor Loyiso McDonald exited The Queen in August after playing Kagiso Khoza for five seasons.   

The actor exited the Mzansi Magic telenovela to join The Market Theatre at the time of his departure.   

Sowetan has not yet confirmed what role McDonald will play on the upcoming season in Mzali Wam.  

McDonald will also be joined by actors Dumisani Mbebe, Oros Mampofu, Lungelo Mpangase, and Nolwazi Shange in the upcoming season.   

Also read:‘The Queen’ Review: Kagiso Khoza and Goodness Mabuza exit…alive

LUSANDA MBANE EXITS ‘SCANDAL!’    

Seasoned actress Lusanda Mbane who is popularly known for her role as Boniswa Langa has also joined Mzali Wam. 

Mbane currently plays the role of Makhosazanea on e.tv’s third most-watched soapie, Imbewu: The Seed.   

The actress exited the popular soapie back in August to work on her business, Zazi Zithande Zithembe.

“Playing Makhosazana is the return I never expected. She has had me hit the ground running.”  

“I played Boniswa for years and after letting go of the role, I had to mourn her.”  

“Makhosazana has been a great welcome back to the screen character for me.”    

Also read: Lusanda Mbane on ‘Scandal!’ exit: ‘Playing Boniswa was magical’

UPCOMING STORYLINE ON ‘MZALI WAM’

The drama series, Mzali Wam has become popular for its riveting storylines and talented cast.   

The show features some of Mzansi’s popular actresses such as Khabonina Qubeka, Joyce Skefu, Nokuthula Ledwaba and more.  

M-Net’s newly appointed director of local entertainment channels, Shirley Adonis, said:  

“We’re starting off the new year with the return of two of our most-loved dramas.”

“It’s also fantastic that both these shows have female leads at the forefront.”   

Adonis added that it’s important for the channel to give viewers content that they love.

She also said it’s important to remain relevant and portray matters that affect the viewers’ lives in a realistic and truthful manner. 

Also read: ‘Scandal!’s’ Boniswa strikes again as Makhosazana on ‘Imbewu: The Seed

Also read: ‘Written out’: Molemo Tlali is the fifth star to exit ‘The Queen’ in 2021