Veteran South African actor has passed away on Saturday, March 13th. He was aged 56.

The sad news were shared on his official Instagram account and immediately sent shock waves on social media. “A Giant Has Fallen”, the post read.

 

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Ngubane had been focusing on his health for a while. In May 2020, the actor’s debut on The Queen had to be pushed back after he was hospitalized over an undisclosed illness. Since then the actor had not made many public appearances as projects were on hold.

Born on August 28th in 1964, Ngubane grew up in Ladysmith, Kwa Zulu Natal. The actor is revered as an icon for his popular portrayals of a number of iconic characters. He is known most for portraying the rol of Sibusiso Dlomo in the soapie Generations between 2003 and 2014.

Before then, he’d also starred in such television series as Yizo Yizo, Ashes to Ashes, Gold Diggers and Heist. In 2016, he premiered on popular Mzansi Magic telenovela Isibaya.

Ngubane also starred in How to Steal 2 Million alongside a power cast that included John Kani, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo.

Tributes have started pouring in as the country mourns his passing while remembering his indelible contributions.

Various trusted news sources including Daily Sun and City Press on Wednesday reported that Isibaya actress Zinhle Mabena had been arrested on a count of attempted murder.

According to the reports the actress, who was recently axed from the soapie, was arrested on Tuesday, February 16th, over suspicions of being allegedly involved in a conspiracy to murder her husband.

It’s been reported that the attempt, in which fire was opened at the husband while he was in his car on January 28th, led to the death of his bodyguard instead.

Evidence linking Mabena to the incident has reportedly been found. The 29-year-old actress is said to make her first appearance at the Pretoria Magistrate Court on Wednesday, February 17th.

The soft life!

Some people are living the finest life and the rest of us are coming along. Lerato Kganyago shook up the internet when on Sunday she shared a jaw-dropping visual of how out of this world her Valentine’s Day surprise was and, you can eat your heart out!

The media personality melted hearts and applied much pressure when she shared everything that happened during a dreamy setup at Africa’s largest stadium! Her husband Thami Ndlala reportedly booked out the entire FNB Soccer City just to host a romantic surprise for his wife.

Zonke performed for the pair, belting her lush love songs as Lerato walks down a long rose-filled altar headed towards the stage, where they could sit down for dinner.

 

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