Winnie Ntshaba Opens Up About Her Return to 'Generations: The Legacy' Set: "A Full Circle Moment"

Winnie Ntshaba Opens Up About Her Return to 'Generations: The Legacy' Set: "A Full Circle Moment"

  • Winnie Ntshaba is back on the Generations: The Legacy set, reprising her role as Khethiwe Buthelezi after years away from the SABC1 soapie
  • Ntshaba revealed that her character, Khethiwe, is desperate for money and hinted she is up to no good
  • The actress also spoke warmly about her castmates, describing her return as a full-circle moment
Winnie Ntshaba opened up about her time on 'Generations: The Legacy'.
Winnie Ntshaba has opened up about her time on 'Generations: The Legacy'. Image: winnientshaba
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Veteran actress Winnie Ntshaba has broken her silence on what it feels like to be back on the Generations: The Legacy set, and it sounds like she's having the time of her life.

Speaking to Daily Sun, Ntshaba shared candid details about her comeback, her character's storyline, and the warm reception she's received from her colleagues.

Ntshaba confirmed she is reprising her iconic role as Khethiwe Buthelezi on the popular SABC1 soapie, a character she stepped away from years ago. Her return to Generations: The Legacy was announced a few months back, and fans have been eagerly waiting to see what the drama has in store for her character.

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Khethiwe is back and up to no good

True to soapie form, it seems Khethiwe's return won't be a peaceful one. Ntshaba hinted that her character is in a tough spot financially, describing Khethiwe as desperate for money and suggesting she'll be cutting a few corners to get it. Viewers can expect the kind of scheming and tension that made the character a fan favourite in the first place.

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Despite the intensity of the storyline, Ntshaba says the experience behind the scenes has been nothing short of joyful. She described her castmates as "very welcoming," adding that she is "enjoying every moment of shooting." For an actress returning to a show after a lengthy absence, that kind of warmth clearly makes all the difference.

A full-circle moment for Ntshaba

There's an emotional undercurrent to this comeback. Coming back to a set where she built such a significant chapter of her career feels like a full-circle moment for Ntshaba, and her enthusiasm makes it clear she is not treating this as just another job. The combination of a juicy storyline and a supportive cast seems to have reignited a real passion for the role.

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Generations: The Legacy continues to air on SABC1, and with Khethiwe back in the mix and apparently stirring up trouble, long-time viewers have every reason to tune in.

Winnie back on our screens

In a previous report from Briefly News, Winnie Ntshaba and Jo-Anne Reyneke star in e.tv's new telenovela Land of Mills and Money.

The show is debuting in the 7 PM slot on 31 August 2026, sparking reactions.

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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University of Technology (2019). She has 7 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist, having worked at Africa New Media Group, writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of training from the Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za