American actress, Tichina Arnold jetted into Mzansi on Tuesday ahead of filming for Lockdown Season 3
The actress is known for her popular character Pam in the hit comedy series Martin and for her role on Everybody Hates Chris.
Mzansi Magic made the exciting announcement on Tuesday and Tichina met with media to discuss her new role in Johannesburg.
Apparently she’s set to play the character of Paulette on the hugely popular prison drama series.
She will be in the country for the next two weeks as she films her scenes.
The new season of Lockdown is set to hit TV screens on 9 July.
Meanwhile, if you’re a millennial and are wondering what all the fuss is about, check this video of Tichina in all her glory as Rochelle on Everybody Hates Chris.