Phumlani gives me the chills': Gomora' viewers react to Thati's new manPhumlani shocked viewers last night (23 November) when he announced that he's Buhle's father.
by Rae Seleme
24-11-2021
in SA TV and Film
Gomora' actor, Buyile Mdladla as Phumlani. Image via Twitter @RealLwaziMsomi
Gomora viewers are feeling uneasy about Thati's brother-in-law, Phumlani who also claims to be Thati's daughter's (Buhle) biological father.
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Fans are wondering why he's back in Thati's life, why he never showed up at his brother, Bongeni's (Themba Ndaba) funeral or his nephew, Langa's (Siya Xaba) funeral.
So Thathi and her kids were struggling while Mbongeni had a brother? A brother who liked Thathi?
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These writers tell lies all the time#GomoraMzansi Gomora #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/7e5IWS1eRT
Jay (@RewindMzansi) November 23, 2021
WHY PHUMLANI IS DODGY He and Thati gave viewers romantic vibes when they interacted with each other last night (23 November) and Phumlani was acting more like Thati's former lover than her brother-in-law.
Viewers were also puzzled by his behaviour towards Thati's (Katlego Danke) former lover, Melusi (Zolisa Xaluva) last night (23 November).
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He bribed Bongani (Thulani Mtsweni) to find out what Thati has been doing since she arrived in Gomora and who she's been seeing since her husband's death.
Fans of the show are now convinced that Phumlani is Buhle's father after he donated thousands of rands to Gomora High and told Melusi that he's Buhle's father.
Thati lied about Langa's biological father before and believe Phumlani (Buyile Mdladla) is Buhle (Ama Qamata) father and not her late father, Bongeni.
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Also read: I'm sick, I can't walk': Israel Matseke-Zulu reveals why he exited Gomora'
So Nthati
From Gomora to Sandton and in Sandton she was haai futhi cut cut #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/SlNgTK48R0
Monyane Lodge (@Monyane__Lodge) November 23, 2021
PREDICTIONS FOR PHUMLANI Phumlani won't be on the show for long the show has a history of introducing one new male villain character after the other.
Ernest Msibi played the villainous role of Mohato in season one and got killed by Thati.
Then, we were introduced to another villainous role, Don, played by Israel Matseke-Zulu who got shot by Zodwa (Sannah Mchunu).
The TVSA November and December teasers reveal that Phumlani is a stalker and a murderer.
Viewers will see him threatening and killing anyone or any man that appears to be a threat to Thati.
Thati will lose interest in Phumlani once she realises that he's manipulative, obsessive, and a sociopath.
He will also be forbidden from seeing his niece-daughter, Buhle in December by Thati.
This phumlani guy is giving me the chills #GOMORA #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/jLVgCfh32G
Nobanzi Bam (@DiseboBam) November 23, 2021
Is it me or vele Phumlani might be Buhle s father #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/vub8xk8U5K
Events for a living (@Bucy_Blessed) November 22, 2021
So Nthati
From Gomora to Sandton and in Sandton she was haai futhi cut cut #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/SlNgTK48R0
Monyane Lodge (@Monyane__Lodge) November 23, 2021
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Phumlani gives me the chills': Gomora' viewers react to Thati's new manPhumlani shocked viewers last night (23 November) when he announced that he's Buhle's father. 
