"Inimba" cast (L-R) Loyiso MacDonald, Lunathi Mampofu, Ayakha Ntunjwa, Sisanda Hewana and Zenande Mfenyana.
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"Inimba" viewers are in for a treat as the Mzansi Magic telenovela has been greenlit for a second season.
Since its on-screen debut in April, audiences have been hooked, making "Inimba" one of the most talked-about shows in Mzansi, with fans flooding timelines to discuss the gripping storyline after each episode.
The consistent hype contributed to season one being extended by 90 episodes. Mzansi has developed a love-and-hate relationship with the characters on the isiXhosa telenovela.
Lunathi Mampofu, who plays Zoleka Bikitsha, and Sisanda Hewana, who plays Hlathi Mabandla, are central to the story, have had viewers up in arms with all the drama.
Season one delivered some unforgettable drama, including Zoleka’s shocking return after two decades, the explosive family confrontations that followed with Hlathi repeatedly proclaiming: “Kukwa Mabandla apha!”, the love story of Zoleka and Lazarus, affectionately named ‘LaZo’ on social media, and the one-hour wedding special that had viewers glued to their screens.
Zenande Mfenyana, who plays Thumeka, often leaves viewers divided when it comes to supporting her character's antics on the show, but viewers love her. Their support earned her recognition at the 2025 National Film and Television Awards (NFTA), winning her the Best Actress in a Television Drama Award.
The show’s ensemble cast includes Loyiso MacDonald (Lazarus), Ayakha Ntunjwa (Qhawe), Siyabonga Shibe (Sydney) and many other talented Mzansi actors.
Shirley Adonisi, Director of M-Net's Local Entertainment Channels, expressed her excitement: " 'Inimba' has really taken the 21:00 weekly slot by storm as a story that resonates deeply with our viewers because of its focus on the expectations balancing ambition with tradition and complexities of family relationships.
"The overwhelming response from viewers shows just how much the story resonates and we are thrilled to bring them more."
"Inimba" is written by award-winning screenwriter and Executive Producer Siphosethu Tshapu of The Milton Empire and supervised by Izwi Multimedia.
Season two promises even higher stakes, some new faces and twists to keep fans talking in 2026.
"Inimba" airs on weekdays at 21:00 on Mzansi Magic DStv Channel 161.
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