Award-winning actor Thembinkosi Mthembu is leaving Mzansi Wethu’s Homecoming to join e.tv’s upcoming family drama The Four of Us.
Mthembu plays the popular character Sifiso Kubheka on the Tshedza Pictures telenovela. He will exit Homecoming this month before taking on the role of Banzi Dhlomo in e.tv’s new 8 PM drama series.
Why is Thembinkosi Mthembu leaving Homecoming?
Mthembu has joined the cast of The Four of Us, which will replace Scandal! starting 29 June 2026. He will portray Banzi Dhlomo, the overlooked middle sibling in the powerful Dhlomo family, alongside Sindi Dlathu, Sdumo Mtshali, and Kealeboga Masango.
How does Sifiso leave Homecoming?
According to June teasers, Sifiso’s storyline ends dramatically after tensions between Zethu and Shobane reach a breaking point.
After Zethu and Shobane announce their engagement, Sifiso becomes angry and confrontational. Teasers reveal that when he confronts Shobane, “the consequences are devastating.” Subsequent episodes confirm that Sifiso’s death shocks the community of Okhambeni.
Who is Banzi Dhlomo on The Four of Us?
Banzi Dhlomo is the overlooked middle sibling whose desire for validation and belonging drives much of the family’s emotional conflict.
He is part of the central Dhlomo family, whose struggles over power, legacy, and family duties propel the story of The Four of Us.
What does Mthembu’s exit mean for Homecoming?
Mthembu has been a key star of Homecoming since the series began, playing Sifiso Kubheka, a police officer during the day and a traditional healer at night. His departure leaves actress Six Nyamane as one of the show’s major original leads as it moves into its new season.
