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Internet reacts to Luyanda’s replacement on ‘Sibongile and the Dlaminis’

South African actress Luyanda Zwane gets replaced on Sibongile & the Dlaminis for the second season.

The popular DSTV telenovela follows the life of a vibrant small-town girl named Sibongile, whose dream is to study and better her life and her family. The story continues to unfold after her drama-filled and short-lived romance with Kwenzo ends.

News surfaced that the lead actress was not returning for season two. She had an interview with the news publication, ZiMoja, explaining that she chose not to renew her contract after they completed season one.

A new face is replacing her, Nonsikelelo Mthiyane. The Entertainment bloggers shared the update on X and in their caption, they wrote, “#SibongileXDlaminis returns for season 2 on Mzansi Wethu and the channel is introducing Nonsikelelo Mthiyane as the new Sibongile. The season 2 is to start on 29 July 2024.”

X users weighed in and commented:

Another user asked if they are replacing Deliwe.

Also see: Nsikelelo Mthiyane replaces Luyanda Zwane on ‘Sibongile and the Dlaminis’

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