Actress Khabonina Qubeka Bids Farewell to Her ‘Shaka ILembe’ Role as Queen Ntombazi
- South African actress Khabonina Qubeka has confirmed her departure from Mzansi Magic's award-winning drama series Shaka ILembe
- Qubeka, who portrayed the villainous role of Queen Ntombazki on the show, thanked South Africans for supporting her on the show
- Fans of the award-winning TV show took to the actress's social media post to applaud her for acing the character
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Former Generations: The Legacy actress Khabonina Qubeka has bid farewell to her popular role on Shaka ILembe.
Qubeka, who starred opposite MacG Mukwevho and Robot Boii, exited the drama series on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Qubeka also recently caused a stir on social media when she praised her co-star, Mpilo Mbatha, who played the role of Mzilikazi.
The award-winning actress shared on her X account on Monday, 1 September 2025, that it was a privilege to be part of Shaka ILembe.
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"It was an absolute privilege🖤. Thank you, angels, for making this story so beautiful to tell. Watched it through you. The plan was indeed to make you feel and react exactly as you did.
"I love you so much🤍. We do it all for you," she wrote on her X account.
Qubeka's witchy character, Queen Ntombazi, was killed by Shaka Zulu's (Lemogang Tsipa) tribe on the Sunday, 31 August 2025 episode.
Shaka ILembe fans bid farewell to Ntombazi
@TalkLawMonare said:
"A Royal Sopie Award, SAFTA must follow. Emmys, you name them. Great performance must be recognised and rewarded. You've always brought your A game to each role you take. Big up Sis."
@nkuliwooli responded:
"Trust me, Sisi, the whole of South Africa loves you guys. The whole team. South Africa is rich in culture. You guys need to do the isiXhosa tribe next (sorry, don't know the monarchs eish). Let's goooo!"
@Elle_Mahri said:
"She was actually needed to bewitch abo 'I’d like some land' but they let her burn💔💔. Maybe things would’ve turned out differently if they let her live and have her deal with the real enemy."
@chauke_donald commented:
"Nah, Nyongoloza killed his role, man. I almost cried yesterday when you killed him."😭🔥
@Anzo_f replied:
"The purpose of a villain is to drive you to hate and despise them. I wish nothing but the worst for them, and make you push for the protagonist. You did all that, Sisi. You delivered on the mandate, and that final scene showed vulnerability and changed how we saw Ntombazi."
@MphoDonald56743 said:
"You played your devious role pretty well. You were literally the incarnation, such a talent that you really are!"
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‘Shaka ILembe’ fans drag Sol Phenduka
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Podcast and Chill co-host and radio personality Sol Phenduka had social media buzzing after the Shaka ILembe episode.
Phenduka was criticised by Shaka ILembe fans on social media for predicting King Dingiswayo's death on the show.
Viewers of the award-winning drama series dragged Phenduka for spoiling the next Sunday night's episode.
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