by Thinus Ferreira
The 25th season of Muvhango is adding some new faces and bringing some old characters back with Word of Mouth Productions saying it's returning the Venda primetime soap on SABC2 to its roots for this season with many surprises and twists in store.
"For the
past 25 seasons, we have given the viewers everything from joy, tears and even
anger and now we're taking it back to the origin just to remind viewers why we
have been around for as long as we have," the production company says.
The Muvhango producers say the 25th season of the show promises "new storylines, new romances and constant plot twists which will have viewers grabbing on to their seats".
Joining the show is Tshepo "Howza" Mosese as the new character of Manditi, described as "woven from mystery, intelligence, ruthlessness and charisma". "Ruthlessness defines
his actions as he stops at nothing to achieve his goals," the show says.
Aubrey Mmakola,
known for his character of private investigator Ramashala on SABC1's Skeem Saam, joins Muvhango as Tshililo Netshitangane.
"At first glance, Tshililo is a spoiled rich
kid who grew up with a silver spoon. He is strong-willed, hard-headed, and very
opinionated. But when one gets to know him better, a gentle but troubled soul
emerges. His passion is music and events management, but he has no musical talent
but dreams of becoming the biggest booking agent for musicians," the character bio states.
Sinete Nemakonde joins Muvhango from 11 January in the role of Reneilwe "Rene" Netshitangane.
"Reneilwe is a
resilient individual, shaped by the indomitable spirit of her alpha female
mother. She is an elegant and stunning woman who turns heads when she walks
without trying to put in effort."
Meanwhile, Mudi Mudau will
play the role of Nkele Dikeledi Netshitangane, Reneilwe's mother who is a top
Limpopo businesswoman with ambitions to dominate the male-dominated
construction industry.
The character is described as "an overbearing mother who smothers her daughter
with love and money. Nkele has a dominant character, and she makes her presence
felt without even trying."
The royal outcast of Mulalo, portrayed by Sydney Ramakuwela, also returns to Muvhango.
Back from Mauritius, Mulalo creates the perception that the prodigal son has returned.
Best known for his scheming, self-victimisation and constant comparison to Azwindini, Mulalo feels that he too should have an important role in the Mukwevho family.
