Congratulations ! Former ‘Scandal!’ actress Sivenathi Mabuya has joined The River Spin-off Cobrizi
Mzansi Magic confirms that the actress Sivenathi Mabuya will portray the role of Bongiwe in The River spin-off.
She will star alongside Winnie Ntshaba, Thapelo Sebogodi and Presley Chweneyagae who portrays the fan-favourite character of Thuso “Cobra” Mokoena.
Mabuya’s character Bongiwe will reportedly be Cobra’s love interest in the series.
The multi-award-winning TV show, The River spin-off series will be premised around Presley Chweneyagae’s character Cobra.
Sowetan reports that the 13-episode series titled Cobrizi will premiere in March 2025. The show is produced by Tshedza Pictures duo Phathutshedzo Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon who produced the original telenovela.
The show focuses on Cobra who moves to the inner-city Johannesburg. He unexpectedly finds love while on a quest to do right to his youngest child.
Cobrizi will premiere on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) in early 2025.