South African Soapie Isibaya Halts Production As Actors Enhle Mbali And Abdul Khoza Tests Positive For COVID-19

A popular South African Soapie Isibaya has temporarily halted filming as 2 prominent actors Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and Abdul Khoza tested positive for COVID-19, the Chronicle reports.

It is still not clear when the actors tested positive as the soapie was still filming yesterday. Mzanzi magic notified South Africa about the development in a statement that said;

The channel has been in close contact with Bomb Shelter, the production company that produces the telenovela, and in line with the stringent safety protocol in place, the set was decontaminated and those that came into contact with him have been referred for testing. What is important at this stage is the health and safety of all the members of the production and we would like to wish Abdul a speedy recovery and his colleagues well during this difficult time.

Mlotswa’s publicist confirmed that Mbali tested positive for the virus and said:

We can confirm that Mbali tested positive for Covid-19. She is feeling well and is taking all the necessary precautionary measures to ensure her symptoms remain mild

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Other soapies like Muvhango and 7 de laan also halted filming because some of their cast members tested positive for the virus. Meanwhile, rapper AKA also revealed in a statement on Friday that he tested positive for the virus.

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