Mpondolandserves as the first AmaMpondo drama series to use the language and aims to celebrate and honour the Mpondo culture. The series premiered on Mzansi Magic, DStv Channel 161, on Sunday, and will be aired every Sunday at 8pm. The complaints followed a review by television producer and entertainment journalist Mbuyiselo Vilakazi.
TikTok user Prince Liyema Sigcau said the AmaMpondo royal house had no knowledge of the series. “The royal house of AmaMpondo did not know anything about this show, we feel like our ‘brand’ was used without our involvement. “We are trying to build our nation and our brand.
Because isiMpondo is not widely known, anything shown on such big platforms becomes ‘fact’ to people unfamiliar with the language.” Another user, Khitha Kundlwana, said: “It is a mess, honestly. Speaking isiMpondo should have been a prerequisite for the script.” User ZezeWethu added: “They need to at least learn the dialect, make an effort, otherwise we do not see ourselves represented.” Messages from viewers tell us we have succeeded in representing people who have long felt unseen in mainstream culture. Mpondolandexecutive producers Chumisa Cosa and Mmamitse Thibedi acknowledged viewers’ concerns.
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