Rouge The Rapper Discusses her ‘Scandal!’ Role as Darlene: “I Can’t Believe It’s Happening”

Multi-award-winning musician Rouge The Rapper recently revealed that she is playing the role of Darlene, Sanka’s sister, on Scandal!. She confirmed her latest role on the eTV soapie, which has since been cancelled, via her social media platforms on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

In an interview with Sowetan on Thursday, 2 April 2026, the musician explained that her character has returned to town to seek revenge for the death of her brother, Sanka, who is portrayed by Stevel Marc.

Sanka was killed by Mdala (played by James Sithole), a few months ago, for having an affair with his wife, Tlhogi (played by Makoma Mohale).

“She has come back to essentially try to get vengeance for how her family had been wronged. That is literally Darlene’s only mission,” says the rapper, now actress.

The rapper adds that stepping into the character wasn’t unfamiliar to her, as she studied drama at the University of Pretoria and got her degree.

Rouge also revealed that she hopes her role on Scandal! will open more opportunities for her, as she aims to take on additional film and television projects. She added that her first day on set was nerve-wracking, since many of the cast members have been working together for years and already know one another.