Veteran actress Connie Chiume’s character MamSonto will officially exit the Mzansi Magic telenovela, Gomora in September.
MamSonto Shot and Killed
The TVSA Gomora September teasers confirm that Zibuko, played by Senzo Radebe, will end MamSonto’s life. The Friday, 8 September teaser reads: “Guns go off between Zibuko and Sonto – someone gets shot.” The Tuesday, 12 September teaser confirms that MamSonto got shot, died and will get buried by her daughter Pretty, played by actress Siyasanga Papu. “Pretty makes plans for Sonto’s funeral,” it reads.
Zibuko and MamSonto have been at war since Thati accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend, Mazet. Mazet, who was also MamSonto’s adopted daughter, was secretly buried by Zibuko, who also gave her kidney to his sister.
Last day of shooting wit Ma’Connie Chiume on Gomora today. Curtains slowing closing on your No.1 daily show. Thank you Ma for leading wit love and light. It’s truly been an honour. What a gentle send off. Lump in my throat. 🥹#Gomora #gomoramzansi pic.twitter.com/1WttZlpK6X
— Thabang Moleya (@Teabag_Moleya) June 23, 2023
Connie Chiume Bids Farewell to Gomora
The former Rythm City actress Connie Chiume, who plays MamSonto in Gomora, revealed to TshisaLIVE in June that she’s going to miss the people she worked with. Chiume added that Gomora’s cast and crew became a big family after working together for four years as they’ve bonded and got to understand one another.
The actress added that she will also miss the team that they were working with, from actors to the crew. They worked with very professional people who made sure the stories that were written appeared as they are on screen. “That’s why Gomora, even after four years as it is ending, it is still on the number one spot,” she said.
The veteran actress also said she enjoyed playing the villainous character [MamSonto] that was unfamiliar to her. M-Net confirmed in April that Gomora will end in October 2023 as they strive to keep abreast of changing consumer viewership preferences.