Mbalenhle Mavimbela Dubbed Unprofessional After Ditching Isiphetho For New Show

Mbalenhle Mavimbela, who you might know from her role as Hlomu on The Wife, has landed herself in hot water again. This time, she’s allegedly ditched the set of Isiphetho: Destiny Black Brain production for a new gig, and boy, are the accusations flying and it is even said that sh has breached her contract.

Mbalenhle Mavimbela Two-Timing Productions?

According to sources, Mavimbela exited Isiphetho prematurely to join a new, undisclosed production filming from November 25 to December 21, 2024.

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The move reportedly disrupted a critical wedding scene scheduled in Isiphetho’s storyline, leaving her co-stars and production team in a bind.

An insider spilled the beans, accusing Mbalenhle of telling her new employers that she had completed filming on Isiphetho. The production team, however, insists this is far from the truth.

This isn’t the first time the star has faced such accusations. Remember when she left The Wife? Yep, similar whispers of contract issues and set drama followed her out the door.

If the claims are true, Mbalenhle’s colleagues aren’t shedding any tears over her departure. One unnamed co-star reportedly said, “Good riddance. She was a headache anyway—always complaining and never prepared.”

They further alleged that Mbalenhle often forgot her lines and was particular about everything from food to makeup.

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But wait, it gets spicier! Reports suggest some of her on-set diva antics disrupted production, leaving her fellow actors to carry the weight of her unpreparedness. “She’s talented, but wow, exhausting to work with,” shared another insider.

Fans React

Isiphetho: The Destiny is a gripping drama featuring a star-studded cast, including Sindi Dlathu and Kope Makgae. The series, which premiered in April 2024, is known for its compelling storytelling. The show’s team has yet to comment on the allegations or how Mavimbela’s departure will affect upcoming episodes.

Social media is alight with opinions. Some fans are defending the actress, citing the demanding nature of her profession, while others believe her repeated exits show a pattern of unreliability. As one Twitter user put it: “Hlomu, Hlomu… you need to focus, not flit!”

Mbalenhle’s new project remains under wraps, but if past controversies are any indication, she’ll likely bounce back. However, with her professional reputation at stake, only time will tell if she can shake off these allegations.

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