The veteran actress Hlengiwe Lushaba Madlala is now part of the cast of Mzansi Magic’s upcoming telenovela KwaBaba in her role as MaMbokazi.
Madlala previously garnered attention for her performance as a commanding Zungu matriarch in the now-closed eTV telenovela House of Zwide.
Entertainment analyst Jabu McDonald announced on his X account on 8 May 2026 that Madlala is part of the KwaBaba cast.
“Former My Brother’s Keeper cast members reunite on Mzansi Magic’s new 19:30 telenovela KwaBaba, produced by Singa Vision, the company behind Genesis. Hlengiwe Lushaba-Madlala, Lindani Nkosi, and Sparky Xulu have joined the new telenovela and will play members of the Mkhize family,” said McDonald.
As reported by media sources, the story focuses on a young man who finds himself torn between love, familial obligations, and tradition, and the show is set to debut on 01 June 2026 on Mzansi
Magic.
Joining the cast are popular actors Vuyo Biyela and Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom.
In an interview with Sowetan on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Mashaba remarked that her character is a woman dedicated to prayer but also carries a significant history.
“She is trying to rebuild herself through prayer, but sometimes prayer is a shield, instead of a healing place,” says the veteran star.
Public Reactions to the New TV Series
Entertainment commentator @Ta_Hlumza responded:
“We will be there!”
@YolsQueen inquired:
“So MaMchunu and Mshengu are playing husband and wife or siblings?”
@Jabu_Macdonald clarified:
“They are sort of siblings.”
@Mqammy_Enhle11 expressed:
“Let’s hope Mkhize, aka Lindani Nkosi, is not as stubborn as Mshengu.”
@khumo34880 commented:
“Genesis was a wreck, the Sedibeng family just kept it alive with their drama, hopefully this one will be better, like My Brother’s Keeper.
@Spookiloo asked:
“Can we see the storyline before they air? I don’t trust Genesis writers anymore.”
@FvncyM noted:
“Sparky Xulu never runs out of jobs.”
@Ladyluck341350 remarked:
“Well, this is the same company that produced Genesis, I will give it a chance just because of Mshengu.”
@Mgabadeli_K wrote:
“Let’s hope Sparky Xulu will last this time.”
@Siwe_Lubambo mentioned:
“My faves, bethuna (guys) will be reunited on my screen at 7:30. And 7:30 will be 7:30 again.”
