'Generations: The Legacy' Producer Mfundi Vundla Says He Cheated Death Multiple Times

• Legendary TV producer Mfundi Vundla, who created Generations and Generations: The Legacy, opens up about his near-death experiences
• The former Jozi H producer also reveals why he was hospitalised and how he survived his ordeal
• Soapie fans recently commented on Vundla's interview about the fired 16 Generations actors

Former Backstage producer Mfundi Vundla opens up about his near-death experiences and overcoming the trauma of almost losing his life in the hospital.

Vundla recently trended on social media when he broke his silence regarding the fired 16 Generations actors back in 2014.

Former Generations actors Zikhona Sodlaka and Zolisa Xaluva also responded to Vundla's interview about their dismissals.

The legendary TV mogul shared in an interview with Daily Sun on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, that he came close to death three times.

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Vundla, who was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2022, says he had an infection that nearly ended his life.

"I remember three distinct times when I got really, really close. It's a horrible thing when you are fighting death. I ended up getting clots in my lungs called embolisms," says the TV legend.

The Generations: The Legacy creator also reveals that he ended up in the ICU, fighting for his life, and pleaded with the nurses to save his life.

The SABC previously shared on its X account that Vundla received a Royalty Soapie Trailblazer Award for his contribution to the SA TV industry.

Soapie fans react to Vundla's latest interview about Generations stars

@DjZanD said:

"Best paying? If that’s the case the I must make sure my daughter doesn’t become an actress. My bros were not struggling, but come on…they were not gonna fight for royalties if the bag was decent."

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@kingscelo_05 reacted:

"Mr Vundla was looking out for him to a point he destroyed whatever he thought, or he was building, those people he threw outside there were also fighting for their families. He allowed his ego to destroy the beautiful thing he was building; he is still proud of inkani."

@pietmashika responded:

"The man is arrogant; he should have stood with the actors. Generations was big back then, SABC would have caved in."

@Jabstar_86 wrote:

"Always black against other blacks once in power, that's all I can say!"

@iamvusumzi said:

"So he just saw it as an attack directed at him. He used his powers to issue a 4-day notice, and then fired them, all because of his dream - nice."

Mfundi Vundla Turns 76, TV legend talks favourite SA actor

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that the creator of iconic soapie Generations and Generations: The Legacy, Mfundi Vundla, spoke to Briefly News about his life and career in celebration of his 76th birthday.

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Mfundi Vundla has been a major player in South African TV as he had a hand in many iconic shows, including Backstage, Jozi H, and the film How to Steal Two Million.

Seasoned producer, Mfundi Vundla, opened up about what he enjoys in life and his future goals for TV and film.

Source: Briefly News