Nomzamo Mbatha left Isibaya in March 2020, after making the decision to pursue other opportunities, including an international role in the upcoming movie, Coming 2 America.
Nomzamo Mbatha bid farewell to her long-running character, Thandeka, in 2020, who was killed off the popular weeknight series, Isibaya, in early March after a fatal shooting. The character left behind her husband, Sbu, played by Sdumo Mtshali, who formed the other half of one of South Africa’s most-loved television couples.
The actress reportedly exited the drama series due to her international pursuits, including starring in the international movie, Coming 2 America. The actress has garnered a lot of attention for her international aspirations, with many fans praising her for her attempts to represent South Africa on a global platform.
In the moving tribute regarding her exit from the show, Nomzamo shared a post on Instagram in March 2020, stating, “Goodbye, Thandeka. Thank you. For seeing me. For believing in me. For giving me a chance. To the viewers and supporters of Isibaya… I am forever indebted.”
See the post below.
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