In a recent 947 Drive interview, 82-year-old producer Mfundi Vundla explained the 2014 mass firing of Generations’ entire lead cast after they struck over royalties not budgeted in his SABC contract. He gave them four days to return but axed them when they didn’t, prioritizing his vision for Africa’s biggest soap led by a black producer.
The bold move dropped viewership from 7 million to under 4 million, though the relaunched Generations: The Legacy recovered to rank second behind Uzalo by late 2025, while opinions remain divided on contracts versus actor demands.
Remember when the Generations 16 was fired?
Mfundi Vundla gives #947DriveWithThando HIS perspective…. Your thoughts? pic.twitter.com/4gAhxq5w7L
— Thando Thabethe (@Thando_Thabethe) March 13, 2026