These are the characters you must know if you want to make sense of Muvhango’s new storyline.
Muvhango’s new storyline has been airing for the past two weeks but some viewers are still confused.
The writers of the show upended audience expectations by killing off one of the most beloved characters and subsequently catapulting the storyline eighteen months into future.
Fans went to bed awaiting Thandaza’s funeral and awoke to find that there would be no such thing.
New characters had appeared from the oblivion too.
A fortnight on and many still mourn for the familiar characters and storyline.
Writers and producers of the show have reiterated that the upheaval was in part due to the need to ‘cater for a diverse audience’. It was made clear that change was ‘long overdue’ despite the objections from loyal fans.
As this new storyline pushes forward, it will be imperative for viewers to become familiar with a few of the characters.
These are four new characters to make note of:
MOLIEHI ZIKALALA played by Vatiswa Ndara
Moliehi is a fierce a businesswoman, whose husband was a powerful businessman before he died. In the new storyline, she’s the woman who marries James. Although she may love James, she’s older than him and that causes “concern” for other people.
She’s not without ulterior motives though, she has her eyes set on taking over MMC. Maybe James is just a pawn after all…
BROTHER MAX played by Mike Ndlangamandla
Brother/Pastor Max is a dedicated hard worker and devotes his time to the work of the lord. He is the junior pastor at the Cathedral of All Saints, a church Moliehi goes to and therefore got the honour of officiating her wedding.
He’s also friends with Moliehi’s son and happened to meet a girl who “stole” his heart at first sight.
SKHUMBUZO ZIKALALA played by Thokozani Sithole
Skhumbuzo is Moliehi’s stepson. His father, Pat Zikalala married Moliehi, after divorcing Skhumbuzo’s mother. He’s educated and tries to keep out of Moliehi’s way as he wants to make his own name.
THOBILE ZIKALALA played by Kertrice Maitisa
Thobile is a tough-minded spoilt brat who doesn’t easily give in to someone else’s demands. Ever since her father passed on, she has had a hard time trying to find someone to fill the wedge he left in her heart. She feels lonely most of the times, that’s why she travels the world with no care.
She defies Moliehi at every turn and has no respect for her.
