The group, which comprised of 16 lead actors were fired after they embarked on a strike and refused to return to work. Although it was frowned upon the actors aired their grievances with the soapie and demanded better salaries, an extension on their contracts and royalties from episodes which had been rebroadcast.
Zenande explained that although it was brave, it was one of the hardest decisions she's ever had to make but it was necessary.
"For Ma Flo Masebe and Nambitha to stand in government as actors and say please can you amend the bill and let it suit our needs as well, we are human. My helper has better rights than I do ( an actor)... isn't that crazy?".
Zenande said to be part of the Generations 16 wasn't easy and people dismissed them as "just being rebellious" but they had the bigger picture in mind.
The actress landed on her feet after the Generations 16 saga and impressed Mzansi on Igazi and she's now doing the most as Goodness on The Queen.
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