Tweeps were left emotional after tonight’s episode of Isibaya where Thandeka Zungu, played by Nomzamo Mbatha died after being shot.
Details of Mbatha’s exit from the show were confirmed last week when the actress took to Instagram to share her excitement on being part of an international show overseas.
Bomb Productions tweeted and bid her farewell.
The death of a character is never easy. Thandeka touched our lives in a way we will never forget. Her character was love and strength personified. We have had many celebrations, tragedies and pivotal moments with this character. It was truly an honor. #RIPThandeka #Isibaya pic.twitter.com/gwSpWsSBmF
— Bomb Productions (@O_GrandJo) March 2, 2020
WATCH: The emotional scene
Don't close your eyes, Thandeka. #Isibaya https://t.co/tBU8z0WJYs pic.twitter.com/ZKQA0GBpQn
— Isibaya Mzansi Magic (@IsibayaMzansi) March 2, 2020
Here are some of the reactions from viewers:
#Isibaya "Ngiphumuza amehlo yezwa sthandwa sam" oh guys I felt tears burning my eyes pic.twitter.com/gQBNh3uORy
— S L I E ❤️ (@MSimelaneslie) March 2, 2020
I feel like these soapies don't consider us as viewers. I know it's just acting. But Hai man????????????????we are human. Out here killing our favorite characters #Isibaya pic.twitter.com/KxIpRWgvxr
— #WomensLivesMatter #Employsocialworkers (@_Lerato_Maphosa) March 2, 2020
Ndibuhlungu nyani????…i mean we were used to Nomzamo securing the bag outside of #Isibaya..Why manje though????????????????. pic.twitter.com/KoMz1TtaYC
— Nettie (@LAdy24_Q) March 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/jerazw/status/1234552099691732994?s=21
I'm not okay. Not Thandeka, why they didn't take Kentucky? #Isibaya pic.twitter.com/2A2JMtPcdj
— Z W A N G A (@zwanga_) March 2, 2020
#Isibaya
Yhuu MaNcwane Sent me to the pits ???????? pic.twitter.com/pyV0YbJTJK— Kelebogile (@keleebogile_m) March 2, 2020
I feel Sbu's pain #Isibaya. Everyone is not coping .????????????????. Ngwenya must pay dearly for this ..My chest???????????????? pic.twitter.com/LXXJYJv1mB
— Flex???????????? (@flexdee68) March 2, 2020
I think iam gonna need some counseling #Isibaya pic.twitter.com/QO0mayo4In
— ❤️Reshoketswe❤️ (@mamaNkosinathi) March 2, 2020