Former ‘The River’ Star Tinah Mnumzana Is Grateful for ‘Generations: The Legacy’ Role

• South African actress Tinah Mnumzana, who is known from The River, has opened up about her latest role on Generations: The Legacy
• Mnumzana, who is popularly known for her role as Flora, has joined the SABC1 soapie with Sannah Mchunu and Nozuko Ntshangase
• South Africans recently took to social media to welcome the fan-favourite actress on the SABC1 soapie as Nokwazi

Actress Tinah Mnumzana, who is famously known for her role as Flora on The River, has joined the cast of SABC1's soapie Generations: The Legacy.

Mnumzana has scored the role of Nokwazi Luhkhozi opposite actors Andile Nebulane, who plays Detective Malinga, and Pearl Monama, who plays Dr Sphe Cele.

The former The River star reveals in an interview with Drum Magazine that having a source of income is a blessing because many people are unemployed.

"I've been welcomed with warm hands at Generations: The Legacy. I know some actors from the theatre, so it's great that we've crossed paths again," the star.

Entertainment commentator Jabu McDonald has confirmed on his X account that the legendary actress has joined the soapie with former DiepCity star Nozuko Ntshangase, who plays the role of Vuyelwa Nxumalo.

South Africans react to the actress's latest character

@Ntebaleng_ said:

"I'm glad uMam Tinah got a job. The last time I saw her bekungekho kuhle neze" (it wasn't looking good).

@RefilweSeboko wrote:

"I know batho ba bana le talent (these people are talented), but Generations: The Legacy will definitely destroy their talent."

@Team_Rocket02 responded:

"Didn't ya'll at some point post that they can't pay actors and they are closing shop?"

@laonetshupelo_m replied:

"This show has the best cast ever, and with Bongi Ndaba holding the pen, I know we’re about to be served."

@GATSHENISAM

"I love this brushcut girl honestly lol, but I won't watch Generations."

@SLoveportrait wrote:

"But, will the writing staff be ready? With all this talent? They should have some outstanding story lines."

@bonginkosi0001 responded:

"She was the most annoying character on The River."

@BubaaItsss said:

"Mme Flora is not recognized enough. Man, she's a great actress, naye."

@mshengu_ruu wrote:

"The way I hated her character on Scandal! as Palesa's mom-in-law."

@twenty7d responded:

"She's a really good actress. She's underrated indeed."

@BlondieTukula said:

"Her genes are vehemently strong. She doesn't age recklessly. There's not much difference between the duo pics. Her current facial expression still looks like the old one."

@BudazaLonwabo replied:

"She's a great actress. Let's give her flowers while she is still alive."

Actress Six Nyamane reveals why she's leaving Generations: The Legacy

In more entertainment news, Briefly News recently reported that actress Six Nyamane has confirmed her departure from SABC1's show Generations: The Legacy.

The talented actress who plays the role of Nozipho Moroka shares her reasons for leaving the soapie.

Fans of the show recently took to social media to respond to reports that the SABC1 show is ending.

Source: Briefly News