South Africans woke up to the tragic news that legendary actor Menzi Ngubane had passed away.
He had a 32-year-long acting career with a number of memorable appearances over the years.
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His family confirmed that the 56-year-old passed away due to a stroke.
A lot of people took to the internet to pay tribute to the fallen actor.
Menzi Ngubane’s most iconic roles cemented him as one of South Africa’s favourite actors. Photo credit: @menzingubanesaSource: Instagram
Briefly.co.zahas put together a list of his 7 most iconic roles over his 32-year long career.
Cijimpi
This role was instrumental in catapulting Mgubane to fame in theSABC1 drama Kwahala Nyonini as Cijimpi.
Mazwi
Ngubane took on the role of Mazi in the SABC 1 mini-series Ubambo Lwami in 1989.
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Jerome
In another SABC 1 feature, Ngubane stood out as the villain Jerome in Gaz’lam.
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Sbusiso
One of Ngubane’s most memorable roles was that of Sbusiso Dlomo on Generations.
He was among the cast who were replaced when they refused to work unless they were paid higher salaries.
Judas
Ngubane played the convincing role of a taxi boss in Seasons 4-8 of Isibaya.
He played the role of a ruthless character appropriately named Judas Ngwenya.
Earlier,Briefly.co.zareported that South Africans havelost another famous personality.
She posted a moving tribute to her sister in a Twitter post.
Mtukwana was also a musician and part of the Mkutukana Sisters band.
The two were very close and Zahara had often said that her sister was her inspiration.
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