The discussion began when X (Twitter) user @SiyabongaOnX raised questions about Jonasi Gomora\u2019s surname on Sunday, 14 June 2026. The user argued that the name seemed out of place considering the character’s Zulu heritage and noted perceived errors in the show’s representation of legal matters.<\/p>\n
\u201cI enjoyed this show, but these are the little things that bother me about local television. He\u2019s a Zulu man, so what kind of surname is Gomora??? This and the random legal things they got incredibly wrong. I understand it\u2019s fiction, but it\u2019s the little things that add so much value.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Sue Nyathi clarifies fan theory on Jonasi Gomora\u2019s surname<\/h2>\n
Another X user, @valavoosh, proposed that the surname might carry symbolic weight. The response read<\/a>:<\/p>\n
\u201cDoubt it\u2019s a real surname, so this is where suspension of disbelief comes when engaging fiction. I bet Gomora is in reference to the biblical city of Gomorrah and how it symbolises a profound wickedness. And that Jonasi man is more than wicked.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
As online discussions unfolded, Sue Nyathi addressed the topic directly. She confirmed that Jonasi’s surname, Gomora, indeed has a symbolic link to the biblical city of Gomorrah, which was destroyed for its immorality. The post was captioned<\/a>:<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are 💯 correct. That’s the very reason I chose Gomora and not Gumede.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Sue Nyathi explains bird and fish scene in The Polygamist<\/i><\/h2>\n
Additionally, Sue Nyathi provided insight into a specific scene from the 22-episode Netflix series. An X user, @_mamozeze_, inquired about the meaning of a scene that depicts a bird swallowing a fish. The post was captioned:<\/p>\n
\u201cIn The Polygamist<\/i>, what does the bird swallowing the fish symbolise? Who is the fish, and who is the bird?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
On Tuesday, 16 June 2026, Nyathi clarified that the scene reflects a riddle concerning compatibility. She elaborated that the bird and fish are unable to coexist. The post was captioned<\/a>:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is based on a riddle to highlight incompatibility. If a bird and a fish mate, where would they live? If they choose water, the bird will drown. If they choose air, the fish will die because it needs water.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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