- Media figure and actress Rami Chuene is set to return to television after her departure from The Queen a few years back
- The actress, hailing from Limpopo, has joined the ensemble of eTV’s forthcoming telenovela, replacing Scandal!
- Fans of Chuene expressed their excitement on social media regarding her new role
eTV has announced the cancellation of its long-running soap Scandal! after two decades, paving the way for a new show.
Entertainment analyst Phil Mphela disclosed on his X account on 27 March 2026 that Rami Chuene has joined the cast of the television program on eTV.
“Rami Chuene joins new telenovela. Word is … prolific actress Rami Chuene is joining one of the new telenovelas at etv. While I can’t confirm which of the two she has signed on for, I am confident in deducing that she is likely joining the Scandal replacement in the 8 PM slot,” said Mphela.
Public reactions to Chuene’s new part
Notable media figure Anele Mdoda remarked:
“Saze sa hleka,” (We are going to have a great laugh).
@nhlapo_liberty replied:
“She’s very humble and talented. This one doesn’t have that celebrity drama.”
@errorzdone responded:
“She’s way talented, trust that where she’s going she’ll kill it. Let’s just hope they gave her a role that belongs to her and actors who match her.”
@DavidMaqabane wrote:
“She’s an underrated/overrated association of South Africa.”
@ujustinwenu wrote:
“You basically want a remake of The Queen from Mzansi Magic.”
@Philile76769191 commented:
“I hope it’s under Tshedza Pictures production.”
@mpho_khumalo1 responded:
“I worry when I see an all-star cast telenovela. Hopefully, it gives what it should.”
@sicronda87 said:
“They’re going for big guns in this new telenovela.”
@Mokotjo_Ben reacted:
“Yeeeeeppppeeeeeee this is exciting. I love this woman and her craft.”
@NtsakoNkuna2 responded:
“I haven’t seen her on the screens in a while.”
@ThabiJoy4 wrote:
“It is gonna go down.”
@Cyahbonga_M said:
“Eeeh, all the big guns out.”
@sponge2023 replied:
“Wow, welcome back to the screens, Rami Chuene.”
@BobeSteel commented:
“She was marvellous in the early years of Scandal!”
@DavidMaqabane said:
“I hope they pair her with Patronella.”
@DakaloNdou wrote:
“It’s breaking news in the casting industry without making sure.”
