Umkhokha' actress Linda Sokhulu has joined the cast of 7de Laan'

Umkhokha' actress Linda Sokhulu has joined the cast of 7de Laan'Actress Linda Sokhulu who played the role of Zodwa on Umkhokha' has joined the cast of SABC 2's Afrikaans soapie 7de Laan'.

by Rae Seleme

05-01-2022

in SA TV and Film

Linda Sokhulu has joined the cast of 7de Laan'. image via Twitter @TitoMakave

Seasoned actress Linda Sokhulu - who is popularly known for her Umkhokha role as Zodwa has joined the cast of 7de Laan.

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Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela announced the news on his social media account today (5 January).

Also read: 7de Laan': Meet the Visagies, a new family in Hillside

CASTING NEWS:

Linda Sokhulu has joined the cast of 7de Laan.

Sokhulu has signed on to the SABC2 soapie for a story block that may see be with there for few months.#KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/i3dWw2JWiF

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) January 5, 2022

WHO WILL LINDA SOKHULU PLAY? Umkhokha and 7de Laan viewers are elated that the legendary actress Linda Sokhulu has joined the Afrikaans soapie.

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The actress played the role of MamZobe's sister and MaBusi's biological mother - Zodwa on Mzansi Magic's Sunday night thriller - Umkhokha.

The show ended two Sundays ago and is being replaced by Tshedza Pictures' The Republic.

Mphela stated that the much-loved actress will be in Hillside for several months but couldn't confirm her role at this stage.

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The long-running soapie has not confirmed her role at this stage either. This is a developing story!

Also read:7de Laan: What is happening Tuesday, 04 January 2022 - E267 S22

If we are talking about always understanding the assignment we are talking about Linda Sokhulu pic.twitter.com/Yf65qPCRGC

Of the most high (@TitoMakave) April 15, 2021

HER PREVIOUS ROLES AND CHARACTER ON UMKHOKHA' The actress played a supporting role as Zodwa on Mzansi Magic's popular series - Umkhokha.

Zodwa slept with her sister's (MamZobe) husband Difa (Sibonelo Ngubane) on the series and the two conceived MaBusi (Hope Mbhele).

MamZobe (Deli Malinga) has kept the secret from her niece, MaBusi, and has also kept her sister's affair a secret from the entire family.

Viewers saw Zodwa and Ndifa reuniting towards the end of the series when MamZobe got arrested for all her crimes.

Sokhulu is also known for her role in Generations as Cleo, and her role in Home Affairs as Gloria Smelane.

The actress also played the character of Nikiwe Sibeko in SABC3's canned soapie - Isidingo and portrayed the role of Ziyanda in e.tv's canned soapie - Rhythm City.

Also read: Unfinished storylines in Umkhokha' lead to season two prediction

TV: Actress Linda Sokhulu takes on new role

The inimitable actress has now added writer to her illustrious career in the entertainment industry.

Sokhulu earned her first episodic writing credit on last night's episode of Erased which airs on Moja Love. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/njkVHpVylb

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 2, 2020

REACTIONS FROM HER FANS AND 7DE LAAN' VIEWERS @Zandile03276546:

One of my old-time, young legend actors. She's phenomenal. I'll be watching 7de Laan because of her now.

@Mbilu_Yanga:

I hope she won't be doing any vile role there.

@TheRealNengwi:

Favorite soapie getting one of my favorite actresses. Issa win-win!

@SiphosenjabuloX:

I still remember her uBizo days, she nailed her character and on Generations, she was a bike girl.

Also read: Umkhokha' Review: Will MaMzobe end Zodwa's life this Sunday?

CASTING NEWS: Linda Sokhulu joins Rhythm City

She will play Ziyanda - a savvy businessperson who comes into Suffo's life and lures him into a bigger world of business and power.

Catch her debut on Tuesday the 16th of April at 7:00PM on @etv @OpenViewHD CH 104 & @DStv CH 194 pic.twitter.com/ZpEwB6zTBv

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) March 28, 2019

TOO SOON

"A man who can t take care of you isn t a man . find a man who can look after you"

Linda Sokhulu is Fezeka s mother in #ThembaLam directed by Thabo Mashaila

Too soon for Linda to play mother roles. She s still young #MzansiMagic @Lungelo_Mpangas #ThembaLam pic.twitter.com/zjzYCPhhGu

Jay (@RewindMzansi) June 22, 2019

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