Keke Mphuthi bids farewell to ‘Champions’
Actress Keke Mphuthi says goodbye to Mzansi Magic’s telenovela ‘Champions’ as Zipho Buthelezi’s wife, Didintle.
Popular actress Keke Mputhi has bid farewell to the soccer telenovela Champions.
KEKE MPUTHI: ‘I WISH YOU CHOSE YOURSELF’
The former Unmarried actress Keke Mphuthi took to her Instagram this week to thank Champions viewers and producers for supporting her.
She writes: “Didintle Buthelezi…. Thank you for allowing me to live through yo . I wish you chose yourself, your children and your life. It’s sad that you had to learn the hard way that love alone can never be enough & that maybe just maybe till death is part was not you’re calling with Zipho.
“To all the women who have been or are currently going through this trauma. Let it go mama, let God heal.”
Mputhi also thanks her co-stars Kwenzo Pholoba and Joanne Reyneke for helping her carry her character and for bringing her to life till the very end.
Mputhi joined the show in March as Zipho’s baby mama and wife.
Actor Sello Maake KaNcube also recently bid farewell to his character in the telenovela.
‘CHAMPIONS’: CANCELLED
DStv confirmed in July that the soccer telenovela Champions has been cancelled after one season.
“Mzansi Magic can confirm that it’s telenovela Champions, will not be renewed after season one.”
“The last episode will broadcast on 31 January 2025 with production for the season having concluded last month,” said the channel.
The popular telenovela is led by award-winning actors Jo-anne Reynecke, Sello Maake ka-Ncube and Kgomotso Christopher.
It also stars actors Tumisho Masha, Kwenzo Ngcobo, Keitu Sankola, Thato Dithebe, Minki Malatji, Rethabile Mohapi, Thabo Malema and features many more talented cast members.
Shirley Adonisi, director of local entertainment channels says: “Firstly, to our cast, Tshedza Pictures, sponsors and advertisers, thank you for your ongoing support for Champions, and your efforts in entertaining our Mzansi Magic viewers.”
Champions premiered on DStv, Mzansi Magic (channel 161) on Monday, 5 February at 7pm (Mondays to Fridays).
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