Mzansi was abuzz with joy upon learning that Ronnie Nyakale is making his way back to the popular SABC 1 telenovela Generations: The Legacy.
The prominent actor had stepped away from acting to pursue a job in the e-hailing business as a Bolt driver.
Entertainment analyst Jabu MacDonald confirmed on X that Nyakale is set to return to television in his role as Cosmo Diale on the enduring production.
Fans online responded with enthusiasm and also shared some concerns about the actor’s previous experiences with the production. Here are some of their thoughts:
@khomotso_Epical said:
“They couldn’t find any guy to fit his role.”
@freanky4fingers stated:
“The chemistry with him and Lucy is unmatched.”
@stiffbiko quoted:
“The real definition of ‘When your things are down, relax and don’t embarrass yourself by begging for help from people that’ll use it against you tomorrow’.”
@Donwizardd reacted:
“After that e-hailing brutal murder, I would also go back to acting without looking back.”
@nefs_nefale danced:
“Yay, I am going back to watch Generation again.”
@SKYmadridsta said:
“Hope they pay him more.”
@Melesi_K asked:
“Kanti, what’s the deal between Generations and House of Zwide? Swapping of actors?”
@LuthandoNjabulo advised:
“This was probably the writer’s idea, and I fully advocate for him being back, but please give his character more life. Like, make him a villain, he’s more than a chicken Franchise kinda guy.”
@Zow1413809 guessed:
“He’s going to date Nolwazi again.”
@princenovaine stated:
“They should give him a better salary this time.”
@AmuMabasa2 argued:
“Yeah, but he was speaking on how the character was a bit one-dimensional. Throwing himself into one character. Like we wanna see audition tapes in which we see a different side to his abilities.”
Why Ronnie became an Uber driver
Many fans were left wondering why Nyakale chose to be an e-hailing driver. He addressed their inquiries during an interview on Old Mutual On The Money on 8 August 2025:
“I needed extra cash so that I could patch up some loose ends; extra cash to help me repay my debts. I’m an embarrassment now. It’s heartbreaking that I’ve put myself in this position, but I have to hustle. When I do my calculations, my salary is no longer enough. I have to get more money.”
He also mentioned how he had to disregard the opinions of critics, stating, “You will starve if you concern yourself with what people are going to say. Your child will go to school with an empty stomach because you’re bothered by what people are saying.”
