Actor Ronnie Nyakale Returns to TV After Months of Being Bolt Driver, SA Happy for Him
- South African veteran actor Ronnie Nyakale finally gets a breakthrough in his showbiz career, months after being a Bolt driver
- The entertainment commentator Phil Mphela recently announced that the former Generations: The Legacy star bagged a new acting gig
- Many netizens buzzed with joy as the actor got a chance to return to TV and do what he does best
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Great news for the veteran actor, Ronnie Nyakale, as it was announced that he will be returning to the showbiz industry soon.
After months of being a Bolt driver due to not getting booked for any roles on TV, on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, the popular entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela, excitedly announced on his X (formerly Twitter) page that the former Generations: The Legacy star is part of the cast for the upcoming drama series.
The new drama series, which is premiering in September 2025, is called Higher Grade and set in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni. Renowned star Mothusi Magano will also be joining the cast of the new SABC1 show.
Speaking to Briefly News, SABC PR Specialist Caroline Phalakatshela shared with journalist Mbali Tebele what the show is all about.
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"In the drama, schools in Ekurhuleni have struggled with a low matric pass rate. In response, the education department has pressured them to phase out maths and science, arguing that removing these challenging subjects will boost overall results. This creates a conflict between raising pass rates and preserving vital subjects," she said.
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Netizens are happy for Ronnie Nyakale
Shortly after the news about Ronnie Nyakale getting a new acting gig was shared on social media, many netizens couldn't be happier for him as they flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say below:
@Mr_V_Jones said:
"It won't be shocking to me if he plays a crook in that series. He has always been typecast."
@neomaggzluthuli wrote:
"Glad he got employment again, now he must save."
@Kuchumele commented:
"He'd better play a drug lord character, please."
@MrRalph0419 responded:
"Thank God, he is back on the screens. God never fails."
@hiddensecretes replied:
"That weird guy you just posted and Ronnie in the same show! That show is guaranteed to be fire."
@iGhostiOfficial stated:
"In his time, he was one of the best gangster characters we had in SA until Generations made him Sesi ea rose."
@BraBiza465 shared:
"I understand typecasting and why it’s still prevalent today … I wanna see a casting director try to cast against the archetype. Make this man the president or a doctor and watch him kill it…"
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Is this the end of Generations: The Legacy?
In more entertainment news, Briefly News recently reported that SABC1's soapie Generations: The Legacy might face an uncertain future after actors were reportedly told to stay home during a production break.
An unnamed actor said the cast has been told to stay home while producers struggle over contract negotiations with the SABC.
"So this year we went on break with the hope of returning to work on April 7. However, we received letters informing us to stay at home until further notice.
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