Mathews Rantsoma Says Goodbye to ‘Scandal!’ After Emotional Farewell

Mathews Rantsoma has officially bid farewell to e.tv’s popular soapie, Scandal!, as he aired his last scene on Monday. The talented actor, known for his role as Nhlamulo Maseko since joining the show in 2021, is moving on to explore new opportunities in his career.

Taking to social media, Mathews shared a heartfelt message reflecting on his journey with the show. He expressed gratitude to fans for their unwavering support: “Words fail me. Emotions are galore. Memories will always be a part of me. Most of all the love I have for this thing we do, it’s not one that will die soon,” he wrote.

He continued, thanking viewers who followed his character’s story, stating, “To everyone who supported the character from the beginning, loved it through time and never wanted to leave its side. I am forever grateful for this gift you guys gave me.”

Mathews acknowledged that playing Nhlamulo has sometimes blurred the line between his on-screen persona and real life. He noted, “It has created an image that says I’m a romantic in a way, and I’m not really romantic. The life of the character has taken over my image, in a way, with the perception of what my life is.”

Discussing his long-time girlfriend’s reaction to the intimate scenes in the show, Mathews mentioned the importance of communication. “It’s been tricky because I have to remind her it’s just a scene and it never went far,” he explained.

With a solid background in theatre, Mathews reflected on his growth as an actor during his time on the show. “It’s been an amazing journey. The most difficult scenes are always the intimate ones because we have to have a conversation about whether we are OK with me going so far. It has to be a conversation so we don’t overstep in the name of playing a role,” he said.