Sphelele Luthuli Returns to the Spotlight in New Telenovela ‘Land of Mills & Money’
- Sphelele Luthuli is set to make her television comeback nearly two years after her last major role on Umkhokha: The Curse
- The actress will star in a new eTV telenovela, Land of Mills & Money, which boasts a star-studded cast
- Fans erupted with excitement across social media after the trailer dropped, with many saying they have missed seeing Sphelele on screen
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After nearly two years away from television, Sphelele Luthuli is officially heading back to the small screen, and her fans could not be more thrilled. The actress, best known for playing Nokubonga Mthembu on Umkhokha: The Curse, is said to be joining the cast of a brand-new eTV telenovela that has already set social media alight.
Land of Mills & Money is scheduled to premiere on eTV on 31 August 2026, and the trailer alone has stirred considerable excitement online.
The show boasts an impressive ensemble, featuring Generations actress Winnie Ntshaba, The Queen actor Themba Ndaba, and Kenneth Nkosi, who is widely recognised for his role in the film Tsotsi and his more recent appearance in the Netflix hit series The Polygamist. The combination of seasoned talent has viewers counting down the days.
In the period since her Umkhokha run, Sphelele appeared to step back from the spotlight, turning her attention towards content creation. While she has not publicly addressed the news about her casting, she did repost the trailer on her Instagram story.
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Watch the Land of Mills & Money trailer below.
Social media reacts to Sphelele Luthuli's casting
The reactions from her supporters have been warm and enthusiastic. Below is what some had to say:
Khanyoe_theDJ reacted:
"I'm so happy for her!"
sifiso_mbhungele said:
"I'm gonna love this, full of talented thespians."
lathitha._c wrote:
"I have missed seeing Sphelele on my screen and Nelisiwe, of course."
phindile_mangethe reacted:
"The way I screamed when I saw Sphe! Can't wait to watch this."
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In an earlier report, Briefly News shared insight into Sthembiso "SK" Khoza's thrilling new role in an upcoming Netflix crime drama.
After years of controversy and a very public fall from grace, the actor known for his breakout role in The Queen was excited to show fans his latest project, officially marking his return to screen.
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