‘Nhlamulo’ Actor Matthews Rantsoma to Exit etv’s Scandal!

In a development that will surely bring tears to the fans of the long-running etv soap opera Scandal!, Matthews Rantsoma who plays Nhlamulo, one of the main characters, is set to exit the series.

Entertainment insider Phil Mphela shared the unexpected news on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday.

Why ‘Nhamulo’ Actor Matthews Rantsoma is Leaving Scandal!

While details regarding the exit remain undisclosed, Mphela suggested that Rantsoma had been let go by the show after a three-year stint.

“Matthews Rantsoma dropped by Scandal. The actor, who joined the etv soapie in 2021, will be leaving the show. Rantsoma plays Nhlamulo on the show,” Mphela posted on his X account.

News of Matthews Rantsoma’s exit from Scandal comes 17 months after Nomvelo Makhanya, who played Nhlamulo’s on-screen wife Lindwe Ngema Maseko, departed from Scandal! in November 2022.

Mzansi Reacts to Matthews Rantsoma’s Exit from Scandal!

Upon hearing the news of Matthews Rantsoma’s exit, many South Africans expressed their sadness in the comments section. Some viewers had anticipated this outcome, citing the lack of a compelling storyline for his character. Others pointed out the potential negative impact Nhlamulo’s exit might have on the characters associated with him. Here are a few selected comments:

@majiesthulisiwe:

Awu that’s so sad,I really enjoyed watching him as Nhlamulo.Hopefully we will see him again on a different show

@PamelaQha:

Phill when you say “dropped” it almost sounds like those instant firings from back in the generations days where an actor’s storyline would end in an abrupt way that you can see even they were not aware of, Unless if that’s the case here also🤣🥴

@SeaksMjr:

I have been saying for weeks gore his character has become dormant

@Maaxie_Max:

Lol mos if he leaves then all the characters that came along with him won’t make sense🙆🏽‍♂️🙆🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

@KoalaneMotaung:

I’m not surprised tuuu lately his doesn’t have storyline. He is a good actor, hopefully we’ll see him soon 🙏

 

 

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