Scandal!': Siyabonga Ngcwensa plays Phakamile's brother, Mbuso

Scandal!': Siyabonga Ngcwensa plays Phakamile's brother, MbusoTalented actor Siyabonga Ngcwensa has joined e.tv's popular soapie Scandal!' as Phakamile's brother Mbuso.

by Rae Seleme

27-07-2023 13:32

in Soapies

Actors Lerato Nxumalo and Siyabonga Ngcwensa play siblings Phakamile and Mbuso in Scandal!'. Images via Twitter @etvscandal and @TVBlogsByMlu

Entertainment blogger Mlu @TVBlogsByMlu revealed on Twitter that actor Siyabonga Ngcwensa has joined as Mbuso, who's Phakamile's brother.

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ACTOR SIYABONGA NGCWENSA: ROLE The rising star Siyabonga Ngcwensa made his debut on Scandal! on Wednesday, 26 July when his character Mbuso got released from prison.

Ngcwensa's on-screen sister Phakamile is played by former Durban Gen actress Lerato Nxumalo. The pair have a younger sister Nqobile (played by Zekhatho Zondi).

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According to the storyline, Mbuso has been stealing from local shops long before he showed up at his sister's place and hasn't changed his criminal lifestyle.

It is unclear if Mbuso will return to jail or how long the actor will stay with the e.tv soapie at the moment.

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Oh, guess who is back from Juvie? Allow me to introduce Mbuso played by Siyabonga Gcwensa.

Watch his journey every Monday - Friday at 19:30 on #etvscandal, okay? pic.twitter.com/BeOQEX1tye

Scandal! (@etvScandal) July 26, 2023

LERATO NXUMALO: ROLE AS PHAKAMILE IN SCANDAL!' Sunday World reported in April that actress Lerato Nxumalo plays the elder sister of Mbuso and Nqobile as Phakamile Mdletshe in Scandal!.

The soapie announced Nxumalo's arrival on social media: Allow me to officially welcome Phakamile played by the talented Lerato Nxumalo to the #etvscandal family. Phakamile joins the cast as Nqobile's complicated older sister. Let's give her a warm welcome!

Nxumalo also revealed her latest role on her social media account: Happy to announce that tonight I make my debut on @officialetvscandal as Phakamile Mdletshe. She's fiery, she's strong, and will stop at nothing to provide for her siblings.

The former Durban Gen star debuted in e.tv's soapie on Monday, 17 April as Jojo's love interest and employee, Phakamile.

Nxumalo's charcter is in a relationship with former Isibaya actor Melusi Mbele's character, Jojo Khubeka

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There's a new thief and he wears a very colourful hat. #etvscandal pic.twitter.com/wPOie0OGsj

Scandal! (@etvScandal) July 25, 2023

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT

Siyabonga Ngcwensa joins #etvScandal. Siyabonga will portray " Mbuso" whos just been released from prison.

Watch his journey on scandal . Weekdays Mon to Fri at 19:30 pic.twitter.com/9d83uGmX88

Entertainment (@TvblogbyMLU) July 26, 2023

Allow me to officially welcome Phakamile played by the talented Lerato Nxumalo to the #etvscandal family. Phakamile joins the cast as Nqobile s complicated older sister.

Let s give her a warm welcome! pic.twitter.com/glhw6GBPkD

Scandal! (@etvScandal) April 18, 2023

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