Zola Nombona Joins Netflix Hit “How To Ruin Love: The Lobola”

Netflix has officially announced the next exciting chapter in its popular How To Ruin franchise. The highly anticipated How To Ruin Love: The Lobola will premiere globally on 19 December 2025, bringing fans another round of romance, drama, and chaos — all wrapped in humor and heart.

This new 3-part series stars Zola Nombona and Thembinkosi Ngcukana, two of South Africa’s most beloved actors. It promises to deliver the same laughter, unexpected twists, and emotional moments that made the How To Ruin series such a massive hit.

CASTING NEWS:

Zola Nombona joins 'How To Ruin…'

The award winning thespian, Nombona, has joined the cast of Netflix's festive season franchise for its latest offering titled, "How To Ruin Love: The Lobola".

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Zola Nombona, who makes her Netflix debut with this project, is set to play a bold new character who adds a fresh and dynamic twist to the storyline. Fans are already buzzing with excitement over her return to the small screen, and many can’t wait to see what she brings to the role.

Taking to her Instagram story, Zola shared her excitement, writing: “HOW TO RUIN LOVE IS BACK and I have joined the drama!”

Her post immediately sent fans into a frenzy, with many celebrating her addition to the already star-studded franchise.

How To Ruin Love: The Lobola follows the events of the previous chapter, How To Ruin Love: The Proposal. The earlier installment told the story of Zoleka, a woman who accidentally sabotages her boyfriend Kagiso’s surprise marriage proposal to her best friend, Amate. What followed was a rollercoaster of chaos, laughter, and emotional family drama as everyone tried to navigate the aftermath of her disastrous actions.

Now, with The Lobola, Netflix promises another entertaining look at love, family, and the cultural traditions that shape relationships. The series continues to highlight the humor and heartache that come with modern romance — all set against a proudly South African backdrop.

Fans can mark their calendars for 19 December 2025, when How To Ruin Love: The Lobola drops exclusively on Netflix. With Zola Nombona joining the cast, this new chapter is sure to be one of the year’s most talked-about releases.