Actress Amanda Du-Pont Reveals Why She Left 'Muvhango': "Duma is Strict"
- Media personality Amanda Du-Pont recently surprised her fans when she revealed why she had to leave Muvhango
- Du Pont is famously known for her roles in the canned SABC2 soapie and SABC1's Skeem Saam
- Soapie fans commented on Du-Pont's interview on Friday, 6 November 2026
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Fan-favourite Skeem Saam actress Amanda Du-Pont recently revealed why she lost her role in SABC2's soapie Muvhango, which was produced by Duma ka Ndlovu.
The popular Tropika Island Treasure Island previously landed a role on the long-running Tshivenda TV show.
The businesswoman and actress recently celebrated her father's birthday on social media.
Media personality Thando Thabethe shared an interview with Du-Pont on her X account on Friday, 6 November 2026.
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In the video, the actress says playing a role in Muvhango was really challenging for her. I got a lot of flak for not being good enough.
"Duma is a really strict producer. I think that's where I developed my tough skin," says the star.
Du-Pont also reveals to Thabethe that former Muvhango producer Duma Ndlovu told her she wasn't good enough.
Social media users comment
@nkosi_green
Forget the clout on the internet, she's the gal she thinks she is. Umtana ka "Tums"
@MissZee88091599
Did they discuss our brother Sindane? He is part of her story.
@Zoxo71071795
"Why is she pretending to be innocent (Amanda)? She dated Jub Jub and lied that she’s a vi*gin, and he broke it, and she’s expecting twins; his own mom even said it. Short engagement; ran to Cassper during his peak for his money and Bafana (Big 5 cartel)."
@88mabilisa
URL looks almost the same. Thando Amanda has royal far blood from KwaMabuza, who is from the Khumalo and Dlamini bloodline on her gran̈y side; thine sikhule naye n went to school with her in Nelspruit from eswatinisema catholics, uncle G, the man her dad Mr Cotton Grootman Tums
@FutureCJSA
I stopped watching when she said, “down to earth…”
@Zoxo71071795
Is she down to earth?
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Amanda du-Pont balances acting return with skincare business Lelive success
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that actress Amanda du-Pont stepped back from acting for two and a half years to focus on her skincare brand, Lelive.
The actress recently earned a nomination at the South African Voice-Over Awards while quietly working behind the scenes.
Amanda is now set to appear on Tropika Island of Treasure and has a Netflix feature film on the way.
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