The win also speaks to the level and quality of the show’s ensemble cast the likes of Lunathi Mampofu who plays Zoleka Bikitsha and Sisanda Hewana playing Hlathi Mabandla who are central to the story. Together with Zenande Mfenyana (Thumeka), Loyiso MacDonald (Lazarus), Ayakha Ntunjwa (Qhawe), Siyabonga Shibe (Sydney) and many other talented Mzansi actors, they ensured that the story of Inimba remains compelling episode after episode. Shirley Adonisi, Director of M-Net’s Local Entertainment Channels expressed her excitement: “Inimba has really taken the 21:00 weekly slot by storm as a story that resonates deeply with our viewers because of its focus on the expectations balancing ambition with tradition and complexities of family relationships.
The overwhelming response from viewers shows just how much the story resonates and we are thrilled to bring them more.” It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it…
