Fans of South African soap operas are buzzing with excitement following a nostalgic photo of former The Queen stars Loyiso McDonald and Lunathi Mampofu. Now shining in their roles as the beloved couple Lazarus and Zoleka on Mzansi Magic's latest hit, Inimba, the duo has been trending across social media platforms since declaring their on-screen romance!
This recent image stirred up a whirlwind of reactions as followers reminisced about the characters’ tumultuous past as enemies in The Queen. Lazarus (Loyiso McDonald) and Zoleka (Lunathi Mampofu), who once clashed fiercely, are now nurturing a sweet relationship on Inimba while co-parenting a child.
On January 6, 2026, social media user @thisiz_sibzz shared the iconic throwback, writing:
"LMFAO I found this picture of LaZo when they were shooting The Queen. The funny thing is that they were enemies here, but destiny brought them back as lovers on #InimbaMzansi,"
Leaving fans in stitches and amazement.
Fans Dive Into Nostalgia
The discussion heated up as fans took to social media to express their love for the couple and their acting prowess. One user, @Kgahledi_m, shared their thoughts:
"I know they are good actors cause when I see @loyisomacdonald on Inimba, I don’t think 'ohh that’s Kagiso Khoza'. I don't know, I see him as Laz now, the same way I don’t see Lunathi as Emma."
Another fan, @pschisenga, couldn't help but compare characters:
"I was rewatching the river, and I was like, wow, Emma and Zo are two different people because I never gave an F about Emma, but Zo is my person."
Many fans also reminisced about their complex on-screen relationships:
@Thuthukile29 remarked, "LaZo were enemies here, while Thumeka and Lazarus were an item."
@thisiz_sibzzz added, "It’s so crazy. I hated Thumeka even more than The Queen. I wanted Siyanda for Kagiso."
Viewers couldn’t resist debating who was the original minion:
@Fabthatolous said, "So definitely Zo was the one who was the minion, ya ka Diamond. I was thinking about the other day. Ke se sure gore was it Lunathi (Zo) or Mmarona (Gaosi)."
Rooting for Love: The Power of Fan Support
In further news from the Inimba fandom, there's a growing desire for Zoleka to move on from her marital woes. Reports suggest that she plans to file for divorce from Hlathi, opening the door for a true romance with Lazarus:
According to insiders, Zoleka is ready to kick her husband and his family out of her home this August, and fans are rallying behind their support for this new ship!
In the world of Inimba, it seems love is in the air, and viewers can't wait to see how this new chapter unfolds for Zoleka and Lazarus!
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