Well, folks, the time has come for us to say goodbye to one of the most beloved characters on South African television. After a decade of bringing the charismatic Cosmo Diale to life on SABC1’s Generations: The Legacy, award-winning actor Ronnie Nyakale officially signed off on August 28. It’s a bittersweet farewell for fans who have followed his journey since the show’s inception.
For those not in the know, Ronnie’s departure isn’t just about moving on from a long-running soapie. Sources close to the production shared with TshisaLIVE that Ronnie is keen to explore new horizons and stretch his acting chops with different production houses. After all, being typecast can be a real creativity buster, and it sounds like Cosmo’s character just wasn’t evolving in the way Ronnie had envisioned.
Frustration can be a tough pill for an actor to swallow, especially when your character seems to be stuck in a never-ending loop of the same storyline. According to insiders, Nyakale felt that Cosmo wasn’t growing beyond his expectations, leading him to seek an exit plan that would allow him to embrace new opportunities and fresh character dynamics. Sometimes, you just gotta take that leap of faith, right?
SABC’s publicist, Carol Phalakatshela, echoed these sentiments in a statement, wishing Ronnie and fellow actor Muzi Mthabela the best in their upcoming projects. It’s clear that both actors are taking a break from Generations: The Legacy to pursue new creative expressions, and who can blame them? Change is essential, and with their talent, we’re excited to see where they land next.
Ronnie isn’t the only star to exit the show this year; he joins a growing list of actors dropping their acting shoes, including Muzi Mthabela, who is jumping into My Brothers Keeper, and Kope Makgae, who has joined e.tv’s Isiphetho: Destiny. With this wave of talent leaving, it’s clear that Generations is undergoing quite the transformation.
It’s safe to say that Ronnie Nyakale has left an indelible mark on the landscape of South African television, and though we’ll miss seeing him as Cosmo, we’re just as eager to see what role he takes on next. Here’s to more exciting projects ahead for this talented actor. So, as we bid farewell to Cosmo, we’ll be keeping a close eye on Ronnie’s journey—there’s no doubt it’ll be one worth watching!
