You know them as your favourite character on Isibaya, and you think you know what they get up to off the set. But your loved characters have alter egos you never imagined. We spill the tea here! 

Mdu Gumede Enest Thabane aka Ntandane

He is the level-headed part of the Ntandane-Skhaleni duo. He plays the sweet taxi driver we love and would love to see dating Kaone one day. Why they haven't become an item, time will tell. Ntandane is reserved and wise with a touch of silly that he mostly gets from his friendship with Skhaleni. 

But did you know that Mdu, who plays Ntandane, is a club DJ and motivational speaker? He has played with some of your fav DJs and pushes young people to better health and participation is sport! Bet you didn't see that one coming! 

Asavela Mngqithi and Melusi M aka Ntwenhle and Bhekumuzi

Ntwenhle has a mean vosho, this we know, but did you know she has a song with Melusi M? The duo's hot track called "Is'ghubu samaZulu" and issa jam! Check out this video of the Zungu wives dancing to the track. 

Speaking of music...

You may have recognised his voice during the credits of an Isibaya episode, but if you didn't know now you know that Siyabonga Thwala aka Mpiykahe Zungu is a musician in his own right. Wangala by Siyabonga Thwala is the beautiful tear-jerker you hear at the end of some of your Isibaya episodes. 

More on music...

Did you know that Abdul Khoza aka Qaphela Ngwenya is also a musician. He has a banger of a track called Ubusuku Bonke. It seems talent runs in the family because SK Khoza, aka Shaka on The Queen is also Abdul's brother. 

Nhlanhla Mdlalose aka Bongani 

If you had your eyes set on this gentleman, he is officially off the market. Nhlanhla married his beautiful wife in a gorgeous ceremony recently and all we can say is congratulations!! 

Nomzamo Mbatha aka Thandeka

She is so easy to love! She is also incredibly busy so we thought we'd give you a list of things you know about Nomzamo mbatha in case you'd missed a few. 

• She graduated from the University of Cape Town with a BComm Accounting degree
• She is ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
• She is the face of Puma's "DO YOU" campaign alongside Usain Bolt and Rihanna
• She is a Neutrogena ambassador
• She is L’Oreal Paris brand advocate for the Elvive Curl Nourishment range
• She is Audi SA's brand ambassador and get to reveal and ride of in the latest wheels
• She launched her own Youth Summit for Kwa-Zulu Natal's young people
• She was one of the hosts at the Global Citizen Festival
• She was on the cover of Cosmopolitan Mag's first ever Activism Issue
• She made FORBES' list of 30 Under 30 creatives to watch!

It's a mouthful and we've probably missed a few things on Nomzamo's extensive list of accolades. But basically, she slays, all day!

Jessica Nkosi

You may know that she just gave birht to her first beautiful bundle of joy! Did you know that Jessica is also she has an influencer collaboration with international skincare brand, Clinique and works with the Childhood Cancer Foundation? 

Sdumo Mtshali and Pallance Dladla

Their acting skills are top notch but it's not just for acting roles that they appear in front of the camera, the two actually have a social and live podcast called Process Live which is presented in a dinner party format. Sdumo is also director at Actor Spaces. 

There is so much on and off-screen talent on your fav telenovela! Stay tuned to #Isibaya every Monday - Friday at 20:30 for the on-screen talent!