Actors on Umkhokha were allegedly pushed away from their jobs. The TV series’ second season is about to finish and rumours are swirling that some actors were dropped.

The TV show’s behind-the-scenes footage tells a sordid story. Actors, including Angel Zuma, who recently announced her departure, were reportedly let go from the show.

According to Zimoja Msizi Njapha, who plays Khulekani, Angel Zuma(Nomkhosi), and Kwanele Mthethwa, who plays Nobuntu, we were all allegedly fired. Angel reportedly left because she landed the role on The Lion King, but an undisclosed source alleges that she was fired “weeks before”.

Allegedly, the workers displayed bad behaviour and “diva” tendencies while they were shooting. One actor, Msizi, is accused of coming to set late and being intoxicated at work. Multichoice publicist Portia Hlongwane said she had no knowledge of actors being fired or quitting the telenovela saying: