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TELEVISION personality and actress Stephanie Ndlovu has spoken out about the emotional storm she has been weathering since announcing her split from husband and fellow actor Hungani Ndlovu.
Stephanie, who played the role of Ingrid on e.tv’s “Scandal!” while Hungani portrayed Romeo, said: “I have never experienced bullying like this.”
The pair, once dubbed “couple goals” by fans, confirmed their divorce on June 22 and assured fans and followers that while their romantic journey has ended, they remain friends and will continue co-parenting their daughter, Rhulani.
On June 25, Stephanie took to her social media timeline with a deeply personal video, addressing the wave of cyberbullying she has faced since going public with the news.
The “Scandal!” and MTV “Shuga” actress, who also starred alongside Hungani in their hit YouTube series “The Ndlovus Uncut”, revealed she had held back for as long as she could, but the attacks had reached a boiling point.
“In the past few days or weeks, I have endured a level of bullying that I have never experienced in my life. I have been dragged . . . told what kind of wife, mother and Christian I am. I blocked, deleted, turned off comments, but now it is getting out of hand,” she said.
Stephanie did not only speak for herself; she also defended her close friend, who has become an unexpected target of online trolls.
“It is one thing for you guys to drag me; it is another to bring in someone who has absolutely nothing to do with Hungani and my decision. It is unfair and hurtful.”
She slammed the cruel speculation, stating people were attacking her friend’s character, motherhood and reputation based on false stories.
“My friend is now having to change how she lives her life because of lies. Please, just stop. I can handle opinions about me . . . but dragging someone innocent? That is where I draw the line,” she pleaded.
While Stephanie rarely allows online noise to get to her, this time she stood up not only for herself but for her friend, her peace and her truth. — Wires
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Veteran actors dump ‘Generations: The Legacy’
Two of the most recognisable faces in “Generations: The Legacy”, Andile Nebulane and Pearl Noxolo Monama, are leaving the popular SABC1 soapie.
News of their departure has been confirmed, though the exact date of their final appearances is yet to be revealed.
Monama, who has portrayed Dr Siphesihle “Sphe” Moroka for almost a decade, joined the cast in 2016.
Her character began as a seemingly innocent and dutiful doctor, but her storyline took a dramatic and unexpected turn. It was revealed that she was the daughter of the notorious Jack Mabaso, a revelation that plunged her into a world of deceit and intrigue.
Since then, Sphe has been involved in covering up deaths, participating in questionable deals and navigating a series of tumultuous romantic relationships.
Over the past nine years, Sphe’s character has evoked a range of emotions from viewers. Sometimes she was a fan favourite and at other times, she was a character audiences loved to hate.
Her marriage to Mazwi Moroka, played by Musa Ngema, saw her change her surname from Cele to Moroka, further cementing her place within the complex Moroka family.
Nebulane plays Detective Pele Dali Malinga.
While their final date on screens is yet to be confirmed, entertainment commentator Mlu reported on his X account on June 19 (2025) that the fan-favourite stars are leaving the SABC1 soapie.
Monama’s exit comes two months after the departure of Six Nyamane, who played Nozipho Moroka. Nyamane portrayed a journalist on the show. She revealed to the media that she left in February 2025 to pursue her dream of travelling the world with her craft.
Interestingly, this is not the first time rumours of Nebulane’s departure have surfaced. In 2021, “Generations: The Legacy” publicly dismissed online speculation that the actor was leaving the soapie after he joined another show. At the time, Nebulane confirmed that he was indeed working on other projects.
“As an actor, I am not married to one show. I am working on another local show and behind the scenes creating three others,” he said.
The soap’s publicist, Nandipha Phantsi, also confirmed in 2021 that Nebulane was not leaving the show.
As season 34 premieres, Pearl’s character bows out. Pearl is leaving with Detective Pele Dali Malinga.
Despite the departure of these established actors, “Generations: The Legacy” is set to welcome several new faces to its cast. — Wires
Bongani Ndlovu