/ 26 November 2013

Isidingo’s Don Mlangeni not fired, says Endemol

'Isidingo' star Don Mlangeni.
'Isidingo' star Don Mlangeni.

Endemol has dismissed reports that Isidingo actor Don Mlangeni, who stars in the soapie as Zeb Matabane was fired.

Earlier on Tuesday, the production company's spokesperson Ashok Naidoo told the M&G that Mlangeni was never fired and reports thereof were untrue.

Mlangeni confirmed to the Mail & Guardian on Tuesday that, contractually, he could not speak to the media, but he was at work.

The Daily Sun reported on Monday that the actor, who has been with the soapie for 15 years, allegedly refused to endorse a big bank whose name was included in his lines and was subsequently fired. 

"It was part of the script and when he was supposed to mention the name, he skipped it. The bosses were unhappy with him," someone close to the show, who chose to remain anonymous, reportedly told the paper.

Sources said Mlangeni felt he was being used and was not benefiting from endorsing the bank, whose name has not been revealed.