15-07-2025
Meet the stars of 'Homecoming': Thembinkosi Mthembu and Mpume 'Six' Nyamane lead the telenovela charge
Thembinkosi Mthembu and Mpume "Six" Nyamane will star in the upcoming Mzansi Wethu telenovela "Homecoming".
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A new culturally-rich telenovela, 'Homecoming', is coming to our small screens soon.
In the announcement that was shared by DStv on Monday, July 14, it was revealed that 'Homecoming' is replacing 'Sibongile & The Dlaminis", which will be coming to an end on Wednesday, July 23.
Produced by the award-winning production house, Tshedza Pictures, 'Homecoming' follows the life of Zethu Hlongwane (played by former 'Generations: The Legacy' actress Mpume 'Six' Nyamane), a medical graduate who dreams of joining the list of a few black female surgeons in our country.
However, she realises that her dream appears to be far-fetched because things are not going as she had hoped or planned out, which forces her to go back to her rural town of Bergville in KwaZulu-Natal.
While back at home, she faces unexpected life hurdles and a complicated, unexpected love life.
This telenovela features a star-studded cast including 'Shaka iLembe' star Thembinkosi Mthembu, 'Smoke and Mirrors' actor Khaya Xaba and former 'The Queen' actor Sipho Manzini.
Mthembu plays the role of Sifiso Kubheka, a police officer and a traditional healer who crosses paths with Hlongwane and leaves her in a dilemma between science, tradition and love.
Mthembu has solidified and dominated the acting industry for quite some time since his role on 'Shaka iLembe' for his role as King Dingiswayo, the son of King Jobe of the Mthethwa.
He has gained widespread recognition and won multiple accolades for not only appearing on the historic series, but Mhembu received nods for Best Actor for his role on 'Outlaws' and Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor in a Telenovela for 'The River' in 2024.
The recent announcement about his new role on 'Homecoming' received a positive reception from netizens, as many revealed that he is one of their favourite actors in Mzansi.
'Bagging roles all day, every day. Love it for him,' one social media user said.
'I love the fact that he plays different characters, he's versatile,' another user shared.
∎ 'Homecoming' premieres on Mzansi Wethu (DStv channel 163) on Monday, July 28, at 6.30pm.
