‘Umkhokha’ Star Thenjiwe Mzobe Praises Onscreen Son Mlungisi Mthembu: “I Love Your Acting Baby Boy”

• Umkhokha: The Curse viewers are still reeling from the onscreen death of Mlungisi, played by Nkanyiso Mchunu
• Joining the list of people who his exit from the soapie has devasted was Deli Malinga, who played the role of his mother
• Malinga's appreciation post on Instagram left many people swooning at their work relationship, complimenting their bond

A Umkhokha: the Curse cast member, Deli Malinga, sent a shout-out to former colleague Nkanyiso Mchunu after his exit from the weekday show on DStv's Mzansi Magic.

Deli Malinga sends Nkanyiso Mchunu an appreciation note

Deli, who plays Mamzobe, mother to Mlungisi (played by Mchunu), wrote him a sweet note, reflecting on their onscreen relationship.

Part of Deli's lengthy note read:

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"I still remember our conversation when arriving on 'Umkhokha' set for your 1st scenes with me amongst everything we spoke about I recall you saying, 'I know it's gonna be for a short while but asivule umgodi, meaning let's do our thing unapologetically, something that will make them remember us even when we're gone'.

"I love your acting baby boy, you're one of the best in the country. Thank you for being a wonderful onscreen and offscreen son. Love you always."

Nkanyiso responded to her post and said:

"Thank you soooooo much mommy, working with you is always amazing. Ngyabonga kakhulu sthandwa sam."

Read the entire post below:

Social media users swoon over Deli and Nkanyiso's onscreen chemistry

Their viewers gave their performance a thumbs-up, even wishing to see them work together in the future. This is what they said:

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@Inkwali_Yenkosi praised Nkanyiso:

"He is one of the greatest and he nailed that Mlungisi character, from hating him to loving him. He understood the assignment."

@Gugulethumzobe shared:

"You are both amazing zithandwa zami, I wish people knew how soft and sweet you both are offscreen. I love you both dearly."

@Amnomfundomoh said:

"iSambane sethu, you guys are amazing!"

@Nomhle_h recalled:

"That scene xa umbize ebusy epha umkhandlo imali: 'Haiii Mlungisi nami ngifuna ithuba lokuhlafuna', wow you both did amazing."

@Nkosyshuku applauded:

"@dellymalinga9 @nkanyisomchunu_ you both amazing actors. We are proud Mzansi for your amazing craft, you are both incredible!!! Both of you!!!"

@Thandikgantsi was proud:

"It's so rewarding to watch our own people doing this amazing work. Nkanyiso is one of the best. We will miss uMkhululi. I love you both."

@Ndira.ndisasa said:

"Gosh we are gonna miss him on our screens."

@Varitty was confident:

"Can't wait for awards that you will be collecting next year. All the best Mkhokha crew."

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@Miyelani85 praised:

"You make acting look so real Ma. I love you both."

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Source: Briefly News