
A new principal or the latest villain?: Fezile Makhanya joins Gomora'Mzansi Magic has confirmed that Muvhango' and The Queen' actor Fezile Makhanya has joined Gomora' this season.
by Rae Seleme
27-04-2022 10:14
in SA TV and Film
A new principal or the latest villain?: Fezile Makhanya joins Gomora'. Images via Twitter @FezileMakhanya, via YouTube @NdlovuProductions, via Instagram @ThembiSeete_
Seasoned actor Fezile Makhanya - who recently played the role of Mnqobi in The River and previously played Gugu's baby daddy in Muvhango has joined Gomora season three.
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Viewers noticed his name on the credits on the telenovela as a leading actor and Mzansi Magic confirmed he's joined the show on Twitter this week.
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I saw his name on credits. It means @FezileMakhanya is gonna be part of this season. Exciting news! #Gomora #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/7M4dH223ul
SIMMY FREDDIE (@SimmyFreddie) April 26, 2022
A NEW PRINCIPAL OR THE LATEST VILLAIN IN GOMORA? Popular actor Fezile Makhanya - who is popular for his roles in Muvhango, The River, and Isono has joined DSTV's most-watched show - Gomora.
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The star has reportedly replaced Zolisa Xaluva who just exited the show for his role as Principal Melusi Dlamini at Gomora High School
Xaluva made headlines this weekend after it was alleged that he didn't get along with show producers.
Viewers of the telenovela are now wondering if Makhanya will play the new principal at Gomora High School or he'll play another villain.
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#TeamGladys is hoping that the actor will replace Melusi and give her a happily-ever-after, #TeamThati predicts that the typecast actor will fit the role of a villain.
Gomora is known for casting new villains every season who date Katlego Danke's character (Thati) and get killed at the end of the season.
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Right! Can t wait #Gomora
Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) April 26, 2022
FEZILE MAKHANYA PREVIOUS ROLES Makhanya also stars in Mzansi Magic's popular drama series Housekeepers alongside Thando Thabethe and Zandi Nhlapo.
The fan-favourite actor is also known for playing villainous roles in Isono, The Queen, The River, and many more.
Makhanya recently played Lindiwe Dikana's (Sindi Dlathu) business partner and love interest in who is married to Zweli Dikana (Hlomla Dandala) in The River.
Fans of the award-winning telenovela were devastated when his character got killed in The River as they wanted Lindiwe and Mnqobi to last.
Makhanya also broke the viewers' hearts in Muvhango when his character exited the soapie as they wanted his relationship with his baby mama - Gugu to last longer too.
The seasoned thespian also played a serial killer and rapist in The Queen season four.
Kodwa ngakwenzani?
Fezile Makhanya (@FezileMakhanya) April 27, 2022
Cannot wait for this side ya Thati!!!! A dire fix mo #GomoraMzansi pic.twitter.com/rmUzAVx2Da
BEE (@bee_bakwikwi2) April 26, 2022
He must date Glady's avele afe fi uMelusi
Kanya Ntshongwana (@kanya_kb) April 26, 2022
Oh @FezileMakhanya is joining S3 ?! This should be interesting #Gomora
Dlomo (@HFesi) April 26, 2022
I see @FezileMakhanya in the intro as a new lead actor in #Gomora season 3.. Is he gonna be Glady's new man? #GomoraMzansi pic.twitter.com/5sCI8mT6v6
Mdzurai (@Mdzurai_Msibi) April 26, 2022
ALSO READ:Zolisa Xaluva leaves Gomora' after two seasons
Batong Fezile Makhanya is gonna be part of Gomora #GomoraMzanzi #gomoramzansi #Gomora pic.twitter.com/FXZdYAcbOn
Oratilee.k (@Oratile58692814) April 25, 2022
They should have given us more time to enjoy this. #TheRiver1Magic pic.twitter.com/M9zOoPSOcB
Jay Jay (@jerajessie2603) April 26, 2022
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