Fans of Inimba recently discussed actress Ayakha Ntunja on social media, focusing on her character, Qhawekazi Mabandla, and her acting ability.
The actress trended this week for her interactions with former Smoke & Mirrors actor Siya Raymond, who plays Azande.
Additionally, Ntunja shares the screen with award-winning actress Zenande Mfenyana, who portrays her stepmother, Thumeka, in the series.
User @BafanaMthembu defended Ntunja on his X account on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
“See now, this is a lie. Because she ate yesterday’s scene with Azande until that fall. Also, that scene with her mother last week. The only person who can’t act is MaShange. Even Bavumile is better,” he said.
This comment was a response to @isisaPM, who criticized actress Ayakha Ntunja for her acting in the show.
Inimba fans discuss Ntunja’s character and narrative
@Lydia3375655143 remarked:
“No, Bafana, not only can MaShange act, but she is also multilingual.”
@_BafanaMthembu replied:
“Oh, she’s a good actress, just don’t necessarily enjoy her on Inimba as I have enjoyed her on other shows.”
@Tillyie commented:
“This week’s scenes were maybe difficult. Not that she can’t act, but there was something weird in those Azande moments.”
@Mpumee8 asserted:
“MaShange no Zethu, bayamsukela u Azande.”
IsisaPm expressed:
“She’s a 10, but definitely can’t act.”
@NgakoBoshomane_ noted:
“I just wonder how MaShange thinks of this.”
@Nhozar07 responded:
“Hayi, hayi, hayi.”
@Sichumilen remarked:
“Hai shame umona ebantweni,” (the jealousy you guys have).
@bluebubbles01 stated:
“Not Bavumile.”
@Afika_Nqwelo replied:
“I think it’s unfair to say she can’t act. Maybe yesterday’s scenes were challenging for her.”
@reignwithlight argued:
“Yanga has surpassed her in acting skills because what was that?”
@SiziphiweT76124 responded:
“Asoze. She’s good.”
@Zamiie1 mentioned:
“She just blinks.”
@tigerbrands_ commented:
“Pretty privilege.”
@ChammyNyc said:
“Today’s episode was glaring.”
@AwonkeNtozini noted:
“Oh, I have been saying this, yhuuuuuuu!”
@Honourables5g expressed:
“I won’t watch it anymore until they kill her character.”
@ms_cheekbones suggested:
“They must never give her an angry scene again, tjo.”
