PICTURE: INSTAGRAM/ THULI PHONGOLO
Actress and DJ, Thuli Phongolo, will grace the screens as she returns to reprise her character of Namhla Diale on Generations: The Legacy.
Thuli portrayed the character of Namhla, daughter of Lucy Diale (played by Manaka Ranaka) and Jack Mabaso (played by Vusi Kunene), a geeky, shy and awkward teenager who was proficient in technology.
“Namhla is ambitious, intelligent, cunning, slightly aloof, and fiercely independent. Namhla has a complicated relationship with her parents, Lucy Diale and Jack Mabaso. She loves Lucy deeply, but their relationship has always been a tough one to navigate. Jack, on the other hand, wants to groom Namhla so that she can move into his world, which is a world that Namhla is intrigued by.
“When Namhla returns to our world, she is no longer the gawky, geeky, shy and awkward teenager she was before. Her time living and working overseas has changed her. She has become worldly, confident in her skills and talent, and yearns for a big life. A life she thinks Jack can give her,” read the SABC1’s statement.
Speaking about her return, Thuli said: “Returning to Generations: The Legacy feels like coming back home. I’m excited to reconnect with the cast, crew and fans and to bring new energy to my character’s journey.”
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela also confirmed the return of Thuli. Namhla will be on screens from the 25th of April.
CASTING NEWS:
Thuli Phongolo returns to Genetions The Legacy
Phongolo returns to reprise her role as Nanhla Diale on the SABC1 soapie — which is the second most watched television programme in South Africa.
Namhla will be on the screen again from Friday, the 25th of April… pic.twitter.com/eh4K21ozzd
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) April 9, 2025
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