Actor Loyiso Macdonald Bags New Role in Mzansi Magic’s Telenovela ‘Inimba’

• Former The Queen actor Loyiso Macdonald recently bagged a new acting role in Mzansi Magic's telenovela Inimba
• The star was cast alongside talented actress Lunathi Mampofu and Zenande Mfenyana
• The telenovela premieres on Monday, 14 April 2025, on Mzansi Magic channel 161 at 9 pm

Halala! Mzansi's handsome and talented actor Loyiso Macdonald recently bagged a new acting role on an upcoming telenovela Inimba, which is set to premiere on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161, on Monday, 14 April 2025, at 9 pm.

The entertainment commentator Jabu Macdonald announced the news about the former The Queen actor's new gig on his X page. Macdonald also mentioned that Loyiso will star alongside two talented actresses, Lunathi Mampofu and Zenande Mfenyana.

"Loyiso Macdonald returns to Mzansi Magic’s 9 pm timeslot for the third time in the new telenovela ‘Inimba’ produced by The Milton Empire and starring Lunathi Mampofu. ‘Inimba’ premieres tonight at 9 pm on Mzansi Magic."

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Actress Zenande Mfenyana also posted about the new telenovela on her X page and shared a trailer for the new show.

She captioned it:

"🚨NEW SHOW ALERT 🚨 @themiltonempire brings you Inimba exclusively on @Mzansimagic starting 14th April at 21:00 #InimbaMzansi."

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What viewers can expect from Inimba

Meanwhile, Inimba, which loosely translates to a mother's conscience, is a drama that follows the story of the protagonist, Zoleka Mabandla, played by Lunathi Mampofu, who sacrifices her husband, Hlathi, played by Sisa Hewana, and daughter Qhawe in pursuit of ambition.

Now, 20 years later, she has achieved her dream of being a successful tech mogul, but she must face the consequences of her actions.

Inimba follows Zoleka as she tries to make amends and bond with her daughter Qhawe. Apart from Lunathi Mampofu, Inimba features a star-studded cast which comprises Zenande Mfenyane, Siyabonga Shibe (Sydney Zondo), Nkanyiso Makhanya, Prince Grootboom, Ayakha Ntunja and Andrea Dondolo.

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Source: Briefly News