Scandal! Announces New Cast

A new family is in town, and they join etv’s highest viewed show – Scandal! The Kubeka family is one South Africa will not easily forget. The family is sure to inject more scandals – the very essence the leading show at 7:30PM on e.tv and across television in South Africa is known for. In true Scandal! style, the Kubeka’s bring their deep dark secrets and malicious behaviour.

The Kubeka family will be played by Mzansi A-list actors consisting of politician and renowned actor Fana Mokoena, former Rhythm City actress Slindile Nodangala, former Isibaya actor Melusi Mbele, Mzali Wam Nolwazi Ngubeni, former Uzalo actor Sihle Ndaba, Gomora actor Robert Mpisi and former Isibaya actress Wendy Gumede.

The Cast

Vukile Kubeka

Played by Fana Mokoena. Vukile is a charmer with a healthy dose of humour, yet laced with a very dark past. He wants to grow a legacy for his family and create generational wealth through the family-owned waste business with his wife, Nomvula.

Nomvula Kubeka

Played by Slindile Nodangala. Nomvula is strategic in the business and family relations and complemented by her “fixer” tendencies, she uses her cunning abilities to manipulate any situation. She’s an equal to her husband but won’t argue with him in public. She is quick to adapt to the demands of any issue at hand and keeps her cards close to her chest.

Duduzile Kubeka

Played by Sihle Ndaba. Dudu is a business graduate. She is cool-headed and lives for the family business, often sacrificing her heart and freedom in the process. She is tough and always in control, believing she is the only one of the siblings equipped to run the company.

Jojo Kubeka

Played by Melusi Mbele. Jojo is dedicated to the growth of the business and prides himself as being an honest man. He is married to Mbali.

Mbali “Lady M” Kubeka

Played by Nolwazi Ngubeni. Lady M is the complete opposite of her husband. She is from a snobbish family who did not approve of her nuptials to Melusi.

Zenzele Kubeka

Played by Robert Mpisi. Zenzele is the youngest, he has only known a “soft life”. He is hot-headed, impulsive and a risk-taker.

Rachael

Played by Wendy Gumede. Racheal is a cashier at the waste management company. She is the total opposite of Nomvula, she’s endearing, warm and friendly and very easy to fall in love with, something Vukile found hard to resist.