Kaya 959 Reporter
Multi Choice has confirmed the departure of Zolisa Xaluva on popular telenovela Goomra.
Xaluva will soon be absent from the small screen after the lead actor departed the program due to a disagreement with the producers.
Over the weekend The Sunday World reported that the actor who plays Melusi had a falling out with the show’s producers, prompting him to leave the telenovela to pursue other opportunities.
Melusi Dlamini’s role on Gomora is a high school principal who is married to Gladys, a well-known social worker (played by Thembi Seete). Melusi is a demanding father who has high expectations for his son, Ntokozo (Ntobeko Sishi), who lives to please and be approved by his father.
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A statement by Multi-Choice has been released.
Shirley Adonisi, director of M-Net local entertainment channel said: “Telenovelas are designed to carry different key story arcs and these evolve seasonally, it, therefore, goes without saying that characters come and go. Gomora Season 2 was based on a love triangle built around Melusi, Thati and Gladys characters.”
“Season 3 culminated with Melusi losing Thati to another man and divorcing Gladys. In Season 3 the major story plot is centred around Sonto’s devastation as she is forced to watch Thati becoming the worst version of herself. Season 3 promises to be riveting as viewers have to expect with Mzansi Magic productions.”
“Mzansi Magic would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Zolisa Xaluva for his contribution to the success of Gomora Season 1 and 2 by bringing the Melusi character to life. We are also in awe of Buyile Mdladla’s sterling performance as Phumlani in season 2. We look forward to working with both Zoliswa and Buyile in the future.” wrote Adonisi.
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