Fans of Generations: The Legacy have reason to celebrate — Thuli Phongolo is officially making her return to the SABC1 hit soapie! The actress will once again step into the shoes of Namhla Diale, a character loved by many. Viewers can catch her on screen from Friday, 25 April 2025.
The exciting news was recently confirmed by SABC1, and it didn’t take long for fans to start buzzing with excitement. Phongolo’s return comes after actress Mpume “Six” Nyamane, who played Aubrey Poo’s on-screen wife, exited the show. Now, Namhla’s comeback is expected to bring fresh drama and energy to the popular soapie, which is currently the second most-watched TV programme in South Africa.
Speaking to Briefly News, SABC1 PR Specialist Caroline Phalakatshela teased what audiences can expect from Namhla’s much-anticipated return.
“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,” Phalakatshela explained.
She added that Namhla’s time abroad has transformed her into a new person. “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,” she said.
Thuli Phongolo also opened up to Briefly News about how thrilled she is to be back on the set of Generations: The Legacy.
“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,” she shared.
Meanwhile, SABC1 has reassured fans that the soapie is going nowhere. The broadcaster confirmed that the current season of Generations: The Legacy is under contract, and the agreement for season 34 is already in place. The channel, along with Morula Pictures, issued a joint statement, promising that the show will continue to air without any interruptions.
They also took the time to thank the cast and crew for their hard work and commitment to the success of the long-running show.
With Thuli Phongolo back and a fresh storyline ahead, viewers can look forward to an exciting new chapter in Generations: The Legacy!
