{"id":30249,"date":"2026-05-09T15:54:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T15:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=30249"},"modified":"2026-05-09T15:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T15:54:35","slug":"mzansi-magic-welcomes-inimba-stars-samkelo-ndlovu-and-kay-sibiya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/mzansi-magic-welcomes-inimba-stars-samkelo-ndlovu-and-kay-sibiya\/","title":{"rendered":"Mzansi Magic Welcomes ‘Inimba’ Stars Samkelo Ndlovu and Kay Sibiya!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Acclaimed for her roles in <\/span>Adulting <\/i> and <\/span>Rhythm City<\/i>, Samkelo Ndlovu will take on a leading role in the new <\/span>Mzansi Magic series <\/span>Kuningi<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ndlovu will appear alongside her previous Inimba <\/i> co-star Kay Sibiya, who portrayed a lawyer in the celebrated isiXhosa television series.<\/p>\n

On May 8, 2026, Twitter user @Ta_Hlumza posted a video showcasing the trailer for the anticipated TV show on his X account<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Mzansi Magic has released the trailer for their upcoming mini series Kuningi starring Samkelo Ndlovu, Kay Sibiya, Simphiwe Ngema, Ratanang Mogotsi, and Andy Mnguni. 18 May 2026 at 7 PM, only on Mzansi Magic, channel 161,” commented the user.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Public response to Kuningi <\/i>trailer and cast<\/h2>\n

@MuchLikeMarty noted:<\/p>\n

“Dude ran from responsibility? What in the ghetto brutally is this? Alright, bring the heat, Mzansi Magic.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@Ta_Hlumza expressed:<\/p>\n

“You really can’t leave your past behind, look now ziyakhala,” (it’s going down).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@mthobisi_maduna commented:<\/p>\n

“Let’s hope Kay Sibiya will be there until the end.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@kenonam1 added:<\/p>\n

“Nginikeni u Andy Mnguni all day, every day.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@KgabaTau responded:<\/p>\n

“Kuningi: The Lot.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@Boyizenz remarked:<\/p>\n

“Bad actors.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@noma_lungelo said:<\/p>\n

“Already bored.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@teemuvengwa1 stated:<\/p>\n

“These 2, their acting skills are below sea level, I won’t watch.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@LihlelamRadebe remarked:<\/p>\n

“I won’t waste my time watching it because I know I won’t like it. That girl’s acting skills are not giving. And it will be predictable.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

@Makute_M said:<\/p>\n

“Tone is everything.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Samkelo Ndlovu’s previous performances<\/h2>\n

TVSA<\/i> reports that Samkelo Ndlovu, recognized for her portrayal of Lerato in eTV’s Rhythm City<\/i>, has also appeared in SABC1’s Generations<\/i> as DJ<\/a> Lulu.<\/i><\/p>\n

Ndlovu was previously featured in the first season of the Mzansi Magic telenovela Inimba <\/i> as Lillian and was part of seasons 1 and 2 of Umkhokha: The Curse<\/i>, where she played a Council Member.<\/p>\n

Recently, Ndlovu gained attention on social media after receiving criticism from fans of Showmax\u2019s telenovela Adulting<\/i>, in which she played Minkie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n