'Shaka iLembe' Viewers Upset Ramaphosa Will Address the Nation During Episode: “Nobody Got Time for That”

• The office of the presidency announced President Cyril Ramaphosa will be addressing the nation tonight
• Fans of the hit show Shaka iLembe were not pleased with the scheduled timeslot of the family meeting
• Many took to social media to complain and say they would rather skip Ramaphosa's update on the country's foreign policy

Ramaphosa to address South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa will take the nation into his confidence tonight at 8pm regarding South Africa's Foreign Policy and the upcoming BRICS summit.

BRICS leaders are expected to attend the summit that will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 22 - 24 August 2023.

Citizens torn between Ramaphosa's speech and Shaka iLembe

The announcement about the televised address upset Shaka iLembe fans who said they will be tuned to the Mzansi Magic channel 161 to watch their favourite series.

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Many of them asked netizens to take notes so they can catch up on Ramaposa's speech after the episode ends at 9pm.

See the tweet posted by @Presidency below:

Mzansi discuss Ramaphosa's upcoming speech

@HeirOfZion stated:

"During Shaka iLembe? Sick."

@skhuw mentioned:

"Not Ramaphosa calling a family meeting during Shaka iLembe, rude rude."

@asanda_teedow said:

"President Cyril Ramaphosa will be speaking tonight, do keep us informed about what the speech was about. I'll be watching Shaka iLembe during that time."

@Brian93_ commented:

We are watching Shaka iLembe, ain't nobody got time for that Ramaphosa.

.@MereohleMD added:

"Can never miss Shaka Ilembe for this family meeting. Social media will update me after 9pm."

@JAHC1 stated:

"And I guess this will be a read statement (so why not just publish it), with no opportunity for questions from respected journalists?"

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@SbuOfficial

"Haisuka, we'll be watching a series."

Shaka iLembe star Hope Mbhele bids farewell to Baleka character with emotional Post: “Until we meet again”

In another article, Briefly News reported that Hope Mbhele confirmed that her screen time on Shaka iLembe has come to an end.

The actress played the fictional role of Baleka, a healer for the Mthethwa King Jobe and King Makhasana of the Mabhudu. She took to Instagram to reflect on her emotional departure scene in last week's episode.

Source: Briefly News