Katlego Danke Makes Her Debut in 'Isitha: The Enemy'

Katlego Danke Makes Her Debut in 'Isitha: The Enemy'

  • Multi-award-winning thespian Katlego Danke has joined Mandla N's popular late-night telenovela Isitha: The Enemy
  • The TV show recently trended on social media when it was cancelled after four seasons on eTV
  • Fans of the actress took to social media this week to congratulate Danke and commented on the show's cancellation
SA reacts to Katlego Danke joining Isitha: The Enemy
Katlego Danke joins 'Isitha: The Enemy'. Images: @thet0nibanks and KatlegoDanke
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Former Generations actress Katlego Danke returns to the small screen this October after leaving Mzansi Magic's popular telenovela Gomora.

Danke will star opposite model and former Shaka iLembe star Luyanda Zuma, who portrays a model in the popular telenovela Isitha: The Enemy.

The award-winning show recently made headlines when eTV announced it was cancelled after four seasons.

Entertainment commentator Jabu McDonald shared on his X account on 5 October 2026 that Danke is returning to TV.

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"Katlego Danke makes her television return in etv’s telenovela Isitha: The Enemy; said McDonald.

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According to media reports, actor Kere Nyawo has officially exited the final season of Isitha: The Enemy after being on the show for four seasons. The long-running show will reportedly come to an end on 27 April 2027.

Soapie fans comment on Danke's role and the show ending

@TshidiPruddie said:

"Oh now I'm forced to watch Isitha."

@Coldhearteddtt wrote:

"Can't be. Somebody definitely received a brown envelope...This is the same thing they did with Isibaya and DiepCity."

@PalesaS_ replied:

"No mare, why? Because it's obvious the next show that is going to replace Isitha... is going to be boring, just like with Scandal and Smoke and Mirrors."😑

@LuthandoNjabulo reacted:

"😳What? Thought the show was doing well in terms of viewership? Wonder what could lead to this."

@TheInstigater1 said:

"Mandla got greedy and cut the brown envelopes. But this is Mandla; I'm sure there is a spin-off in the works."

@setsa_bee wrote:

"Love how they don't drag the storyline. Drama after drama. It's unfortunate that it's been cancelled."

@siphokazikay_ replied:

"Yhooo, not when I'm following it and even went back to season 1."

@saint_mric said:

"Haaaaaaaa, I wasn’t expecting this. I love this show."

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@sizwe_majola wrote:

"Viewer fatigue... and storylines that seem too similar - how many stories of betrayal, infidelity, suspense, extortion, or power... can directors and writers churn out for every production! Korean Dramas went through the same dilemma - too much of everything basically."

@Vvtnk8 responded:

"This is so dumb; why cancel a show that’s working?"

@MahlaelaPJ replied:

"Good story, wrong time slot."

@RAYZA_WRLDWID3 reacted:

"The replacement will be more boring."
Isitha: The Enemy fans react to Katlego Danke joining show
Katlego Danke lands a role in 'Isitha: The Enemy'. Image: PopPulseSA
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Skeem Saam actress Harriet Manamela joins Isitha: The Enemy

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that popular Skeem Saam actress Harriet Manamela scored a role on eTV's late-night TV show, Isitha: The Enemy.

The eTV telenovela, which is produced by Black Brain Pictures, was renewed for season 4.

Manamela is the latest Skeem Saam star to join Isitha: The Enemy after Thabo Mkhabela, who plays the character of Tiga on the eTV show.

Source: Briefly News

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