Sannah Mchunu and Tinah Mnumzana Star in 'Generations: The Legacy' After Roles on 'Gomora' and 'The River'

• Talented actors Sannah Mchunu and Tinah Mnumzana has scored roles on SABC's Generations: The Legacy
• Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela confirmed their roles on his social media account this week
• South Africans recently took to social media to congratulate the fan-favourite thespians on their new roles

Actress Tinah Mnumzana, who starred alongside Presley Chweneyagae on The River and Sannah Mchunu have secured roles on soapie Generations: The Legacy.

Mchunu, who portrayed the role of Zodwa on Mzansi Magic's cancelled telenovela Gomora has also joined the SABC1 soapie.

Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela announced on his TikTok account on Friday, 13 June that the former Gomora and former The River actress have joined Generations: The Legacy.

South Africans react to the actresses' new roles

Asa_Zole replied:

"You know what they better give Ma'am Tina an interesting character. At this point, we are just happy they are getting jobs."

Never Mind said:

"Ok, maybe I can now fix my TV. I hope their roles are as fun as them!"

isaac responded:

"Congratulations to them."

Tinah Mnumzana previous TV roles

Talented actress Tinah Mnumzana is famously known for her portrayal of a helper, Mam Flora in DStv's award-winning TV show, The River.

TVSA reports that Mnumzana is also a poet, who's best known for her roles in soap operas including SABC3's canned soapie Isidingo as Florence and Constance in e.tv's Scandal!

Mnumzana's other TV shows include SABC2's long-running soapies Muvhango and 7de Laan .

The actress has starred in Crossover, Natural Rhythms, Mtunzini.com, Nna Sajene Kokobela, Phamokate, Bophelo ke Semphego, Justice for All, Soul City, Dit Wat Stom Is, Erfsondes, Binneland,, Jozi-H, Noah's Ark, Zero Tolerance, ER, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and Feast of the Uninvited.

Sannah Mchunu scoops awards for playing Zodwa

Actress Sannah Mchunu scooped a Royalty Soapie Award and a National Film and TV Awards SA for her alcoholic character as Zodwa on Mzansi Magic's canned soapie, Gomora .

Mchunu revealed in a 2020 interview with Drum Magazine that she improvises her script for her popular character.

"I add gestures and slam to make Zodwa come alive," said Mchunu.

The fan-favourite actress added that her character lived inside her and she can feel it in her soul.

Mchunu also reveals that we all know a character like Zodwa in the township.

"She is crazy drunk, but she loves her son," adds Mchunu

Mchunu also shares that Zodwa's love for her children reminds her of her own children.

'Gomora's Sannah "Zodwa" Mchunu reportedly already had 5 kids at the age of 21, Mzansi supportive

In more entertainment news, The Shiro CoprNews reported in June 2023 that Gomora star Sannah Mcunu reportedly has seven kids and already had five of them at the age of 21.

Although Mchunu can financially support her kids, she encouraged Mzansi young girls not to repeat her mistakes.

Online users showed Sannah Mcunu love for raising her children well even though she was too young to take care of them.