'Scandal!' Actor Thabo Malema Joins The Cast Of 'How To Ruin Love: The Lobola'
- Popular actor Thabo Malema, who starred on the eTV's Scandal! has scored a role on Burnt Onion Productions hit TV show
- Malema, who is famously known for his roles on The River, Champions, and Gold Diggers, has joined Netflix's How to Ruin Love: The Lobola
- South Africans and fans of the Netflix series took to social media this week to comment on the second season
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Talented actor Thabo Malema, who is famously known for his villain role on Scandal!, has scored a role on Netflix's hit series How to Ruin Love: The Lobola.
Malema, who previously made headlines for his wife's botched surgery, will star opposite Zola Nombona and Tembinkosi Ngcukana.
The streaming giant confirmed on its social media accounts this week that the fan-favourite show, How to Ruin Love: The Lobola, has been renewed for another season.
Entertainment commentator Jabu Mcdonald revealed on his X account on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, that legendary actress Meme Ditshego, who died in June 2025, will also star on the show.
According to Mcdonald: "The new season follows Zoleka (Sive Mabuya) and Kagiso’s (Bohang Moeko) families as they prepare for their union, but tradition, pride, and secrets threaten to ruin it all, with meddling relatives and a famous bride-to-be adding to the chaos."
Malema will be joined by actors Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani, Bohang Moeko, Zola Nombona, Marjorie Langa, John Morapama, Shoki Mmola, Sello Ramolahloane, Sandile Mahlangu, Thando Thabethe, Nefisa Mkhabela, Mapaseka Koetle, Tina Jaxa, Dumisani Mbebe, Ayanda Daweti, Zwelakhe Mtsaka, and Tembinkosi Ngcukana. The hit series will premiere on Netflix on 19 December 2025.
Netflix fans celebrate the return of the series
@mahlatse92 responded:
"Haaibo! Kanti, when was this shot? Didn't Meme Ditshego pass away?"
@MtoloSam replied:
"I haven't seen Kwanele Mthethwa this year? She is one of my favourite actresses, except for the time she replaced Nobuntu on Umkhokha, but I love her in these Netflix movies; she is the best."
@ZazaAnele reacted:
"The cast isn't complete without Sdumo Mtshali as Scelo."
@Andrik234180 said:
"Is he not coming back? Yo, the way I liked her character bathong, I am crying."
@ZazaAnele replied:
"He's not, my poor Scelo."
@Lunga_Ngwane10 wrote:
"We miss Desmond and his succulent."
@Presh_amazing reacted:
"I never watched the first season. Was it interesting?"
@Andrik234180 commented:
"Ukuphi Sdumo Mtshali bathong?"
@Vershiyii responded:
"What happened to Noxolo Dlamini and Sdumo Mtshali?"
@KaeTeeSA1 wrote:
"Yes, yes, yes! Our two love birds are back this festive season. How To Ruin Love: The Lobola will premiere on Netflix on the 19th of December. Excited to see Zola Nombona in this."
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Meme Ditshego to appear on How to Ruin Love: The Lobola
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Ga Re Dumele star Meme Ditshego secured a role on How to Ruin Love: The Lebola.
The veteran actress, who passed away in June 2025, is also known for her roles in Cobrizi and Coconuts.
South Africans and fans of the show recently commented on the return of the hit Netflix series.
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