South African actress Mbali Ngiba has broken her silence about her time on the set of Umkhokha: The Curse, alleging that she experienced bullying during production—claims that have sparked widespread conversation across the entertainment industry.
In a candid revelation, Mbali shared that her experience on the show was far from what viewers see on screen. She described an environment that left her feeling emotionally drained, isolated and frequently overwhelmed.
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According to the actress, the situation affected her deeply, with moments where she struggled to cope with the pressure while still maintaining professionalism on set.
I Was Bullied on Umkhokha And Cried A Lot
Mbali Ngiba Opens Up#EngineerYourLife pic.twitter.com/yGmMZT2pyL
— Engineer Your Life (@EngineerYLPod) April 24, 2026
Mbali revealed that the alleged treatment she received led to daily emotional breakdowns, often after filming wrapped. Despite the challenges, she continued to show up for work, determined to fulfil her role.
Her account paints a picture of a workplace where, she claims, support was limited and tensions ran high.
The actress further alleged that some colleagues criticised her acting ability, and she endured negative comments that were made about her personality leading to her feeling excluded from the cast dynamic. She also claimed that complaints about her were escalated to production, which she believes impacted how she was perceived on set.
Following her revelation, social media platforms were flooded with mixed reactions. Many fans expressed sympathy, praising her courage for speaking out. Others questioned the claims, calling for more context from all sides. Industry observers used the moment to highlight concerns about workplace culture in television production.
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X(formerly Twitter users weighed in:
Fuck this bitch ass hoe , she’s the same bitch that was bullying security guard and telling them that they earn R4000
Mbali Ngiba , fuck her and May she go to hell https://t.co/dgrZOfpNBg
— ® (@Laxavision) April 24, 2026
Mbali Ngiba is not the first actress to come out about the bullying they experienced on the uMkhokha set, kante fellow actors and actresses nibenzani abantwana babantu? pic.twitter.com/nfqtLIytxn
— Ta Hlumza 🕴🏾 (@Ta_Hlumza) April 24, 2026
Mbali’s experience has reignited important discussions around bullying and toxic environments in the entertainment industry, mental health support for actors and the need for clear conflict resolution systems on set. While there has been no official response from the show’s producers or cast at this stage, the conversation continues to gain momentum.
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