Actress Inno Manchidi Bids Farewell to ‘Muvhango’ Character Rendani Mukwevho

• Popular actress Inno Manchidi is saddened by the ending of Muvhango, where she played Rendani for over 20 years
• The Tshivenda soapie confirmed the show's finale on Tuesday, 12 August, after nearly 30 years
• Viewers of the show took to social media this week to bid farewell to the popular soapie

Talented actress Inno Manchidi, who's been playing Rendani Mukwevho since she was a teenager, says the ending of Muvhango saddens her.

Manchidi's character recently got the attention of South Africans on social media when she had an affair with her cousin, Mulalo Mukwevho.

The cast and crew of the Tshivenda soapie previously shared online that they were filming their final scenes in Venda.

The actress reveals in an interview with Daily Sun that the cast is finding it difficult to let go of the show and that it su*ks that it's ending.

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"This is a show that has been part of our lives even before some of us started working for the production," says the star.

The SABC2 soapie confirmed the end of the show on its X account on Tuesday, 12 August.

"Curtains. We want to send a heartfelt thank you to all of you who have been with us from the very beginning and throughout our journey. We are humbled by the love you’ve shown us all these years. *Sithi thina as a family from Word of Mouth/ Muvhango okungapheli kuyahlola!," wrote the soapie.

Soapie fans bid farewell to the Tshivenda show

@SLoveportrait reacted:

"I just watched a wonderful television show end. Thank you, Muvhango, for teaching me so much about African people, culture, and knowledge. You will never know who's watching. That's a wrap."

@PenelopePennyT2 said:

"Thank you for the wonderful show. As from tomorrow, 21:00 will be stressful. Re a leboga," (Thank you).

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@mbali_ndlela commented:

"Some of us got exposed to the beautiful TshiVenda and rich Venda culture for the first time, because of Muvhango. Farewell to an amazing South African production.🧡"

@penelopepenny_t said:

"I still find it difficult to believe that such things existed in some cultures. The scene was depressing and made one uncomfortable. Does this practice still exist in Venda culture, 2025?"

@404HumanNot commented:

"After almost 30 years on air, Muvhango’s final curtain marks the end of an era for South African television. More than just a telenovela, it was a bridge between tradition and modernity. It showcased the Tshivenḓa language and culture to a national audience."

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In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Muvhango's official end after nearly 30 years of airing is drawing closer, and its timeslot replacement is on the horizon.

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The recently cancelled Venda TV show was beloved by many South Africans and was considered one of the most-watched soapies.

Muvhango's official departure from TV screens is not all doom and gloom, as a show focusing on an underrepresented culture in South Africa will replace it.

Source: Briefly News