SABC 1’s long-running telenovela Generations: The Legacy is turning a fresh page, welcoming new cast members who are set to add heat, heart, and new layers to the storylines viewers have followed for years.
Morula Pictures confirmed that three actors will be stepping into the spotlight, bringing with them characters designed to stir conversation and shift relationships. The production also shared a notable first for the show: an IsiNdebele character will appear on screen, widening the series’ cultural reach and giving audiences something new to connect with.
A First for the Show: An IsiNdebele Character Arrives
In a move that feels both timely and meaningful, Morula Pictures announced the introduction of the first IsiNdebele character in the world of Generations: The Legacy.
That character is Nomasebe, played by newcomer Makgomo Mahlangu, who makes her debut on Friday, 20 February 2026, appearing alongside Ayanda Daweti.
Nomasebe is described as driven and firmly rooted in her beliefs, the kind of person who enters a room with certainty and refuses to shrink. Yet behind the hard edge is someone more complicated, someone still searching for her own truth. It is that contrast, strength on the surface and vulnerability underneath, that makes her arrival feel like it could leave a mark.
Nomasebe: Passion, Principles, and Personal Storms
Nomasebe’s character is deeply invested in bigger causes. She fights for the environment, stands up for women’s issues, and speaks with conviction about struggles many people live through quietly. But her story is not painted as simple heroism. It comes with blind spots, too, including the painful reality that she sometimes fails to show the same care and protection toward herself.
She also loves a debate and treats every argument like a battle she must win. She believes she is always right, and the storyline hints at a troubling side to her personal relationships, noting that she has become violent with her boyfriend.
Speaking about joining the show, Mahlangu described the moment as “a dream come true,” adding: “Ibhudango lomuntu alifi umnikazi asaphila.”
Ayanda Daweti Steps In as Mzimkhulu Ntlokwana
Ayanda Daweti joins the cast as Mzimkhulu Ntlokwana, a character shaped by tradition, pride, and a strong sense of control.
Mzimkhulu is described as highly conservative and wrapped in Africanism. He is a one-woman man, but also stubborn and controlling, convinced that his actions are justified because they come from love. That mix of devotion and dominance often creates the kind of tension that makes viewers lean closer to the screen, waiting for the moment it all spills over.
Daweti says joining the series is a career milestone, calling it one of his proudest moments. He shared that growing up watching the show made being part of it feel surreal, and he is eager for viewers to experience Mzimkhulu’s journey, including the character’s highs, lows, and flawed humanity.
Pholoso Mohlala Debuts as Kagiso Moremi
Pholoso Mohlala has also entered the Generations: The Legacy universe, making his debut on Tuesday as Kagiso Moremi.
Kagiso is described as someone raised in a traditional way of life who followed the expected path into a 9-to-5 job in the finance sector. From the outside, it looks stable and sensible. But inside, he is restless. He did not love that life, and that dissatisfaction suggests a character who may be ready to take risks, break patterns, and chase something that finally feels like his own.
Reflecting on his journey, Mohlala said he has believed since 2003 that he would one day be part of the Generations family. He described the moment as a fulfilment of faith and timing, saying that when the time is right, the Lord makes it happen. “He is never late, he is always on time and now he is showing off,” he said.
What Viewers Can Expect Next
With three new faces stepping into an already intense world, Generations: The Legacy looks set for a jolt of fresh energy. Nomasebe’s arrival introduces a new cultural dimension, but also the promise of a character built on conviction and conflict. Mzimkhulu brings tradition and tension, the kind that tests love and power in the same breath. Kagiso arrives with quiet dissatisfaction that could grow into something bigger.
For loyal viewers, this is the kind of casting update that does more than add names. It signals new stories, new pressure points, and a few surprises that could change everything.