Muvhango fires lead actors KK ‘MacDonald Ndou’ and Mulalo Mukwevho ‘Sydney Ramakuwela’

Muvhango fires lead actors KK ‘MacDonald Ndou’ and Mulalo Mukwevho ‘Sydney Ramakuwela’

Trouble in paradise as SABC drama series Muvhango loses its starstudded cast after contract woes. Rumour mill has it that celebrated actor MacDonald Ndou and Sydney Ramakuwela have dumped the drama series after having a fallout with the showrunners.

MacDonald was best known for his on-screen character KK Mulaudzi whilst Sydney Ramakuwela starred as Mulalo Mukwevho. Confirmed reports from close sources to the drama series have it that the two called it quits after their contracts were changed.

No doubt the message was loud and clear to the actors who then decided to turn down the proposals. In the mix of things, several cast members were left shell-shocked after learning the developing news.

Sources have it that the showrunners have been using several tactics to get rid of its star-studded cast. The two have been with the drama series for almost a decade now.

Muvhango fires lead actors KK ‘MacDonald Ndou’ and Mulalo Mukwevho ‘Sydney Ramakuwela’

We can all agree their thrust into the limelight came in the backdrop of their lead roles on Muvhango. Well, it seems as if the two will be kissing goodbye to the on-screen characters we love to hate. They were angry after their contracts were short-changed. Another source has it that:

“The day contracts were renewed, he received an email saying he was being moved from a global contract to a call contract. He didn’t sign it because he knew that meant they didn’t want him anymore. He was angry because he left home in Limpopo and moved to Gauteng for the show. No doubt he felt it was unfair that he was given a warning.”

He said he was told that the storyline would be taking a different direction.

“There was nothing out of the ordinary for me. The opportunity was good and I gave it my best. I had fun with the character that I played for many years.”

Caroline Phakatshela, have it that, the production informed Ndou and Ramakuwela that they would be placed on a call basis.