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It has been more than a year since the actor took a break from the show, but he is bang with a bang.
"Tebello has experienced all types of lifestyles. He has moved from an abusive environment in a shack, to a hotel in Newtown, and now lives with his grandfather in Soweto. Through all this, he still growing, and he finally finds true love. He meets a girl in the taxi rank and decides that he cannot let her go, as this is the first time he finds a love like this. Is this love at first sight," said Scamdal in a statement.
CASTING NEWS:
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) March 20, 2023
Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane returns to Scandal
The 13 year old, who plays Tebello (Tibi) and is a fan favourite on the show, is returning to the @etv soapie for a new story block where Tibi gets a girlfriend. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/jtk8lI51lg
CASTING NEWS:
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) March 20, 2023
Zekhethelo Zondi joins Scandal
Zondi is playing Nqobile — who is Tebello’s new love interest on the @etv soapie. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/jBeBI8Q5kH
Scandal sparked social media outrage last week after announcing that Sello Sebotsane, who is an alleged abuser and ex-husband of actress Shoki Mmola, is also with Scandal!
CASTING NEWS:
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) March 16, 2023
Sello Sebotsane joins Scandal!
Controversial actor Sello Sebotsane will play Prosecutor Serwalo — a corrupt prosecutor who will release Amo from jail, in the Etv soapie. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/MA53m2P4f1
Viewers took to Twitter to vent out their frustrations and dragged the show for turning a blind eye to Gender-Based Violence.
Not @etvScandal employing an allegedly abuser , Shoki Mmola was very public on how Sello Sebotsane allegedly abused her
— Aphelele Jody (@ApheleleJody) March 16, 2023
Oops not to forget Shoki joined Etv scandal not so long
South Africa where GBV isn’t taken serious 💔💔💔
What a disappointing move 💔💔
Abusers and killers gets released. Commit the same crime then arrested again..Now etv Scandal. This is exactly how Shoki gonna feel like when her abuser starts working with her in your studios. Am talkin bout Sello Sebotsane.😥 GBV is a serious offense 😥 #etvscandal
— TroubleGal (@Deartroublegal) March 16, 2023
And to think this is someone's reality and truth...sad.. The Justice system is a danger to society.. Thank you @etvScandal for bringing such stories to light🙌 pic.twitter.com/27qkjROm29
— [email protected]🇿🇦 (@Nelly_073916) March 16, 2023
Very bold of you guys to be anti GBV yet you hired Sello Sebotsane when he abused his ex wife who also acts there. Disgusting .
— Gianni's. (@SandiRayii) March 16, 2023
However, Entertainment Commentator Phil Mphela reported that Scandal revealed that Mmola was not shooting, which implied that chances, where the pair could run into each, are highly unlikely.
"Been in touch with the channel and they telling me that Shoki Mmola, who is Sello Sebotsane’s ex wife, is not shooting at the moment. I guess that means they didn’t end up on the same set? Mmola joined the popular soapie recently as Pastor Prudence." wrote Entertainment Commentator Phil Mphela.
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