Menzi Ngubane (28 August 1964 – 13 March 2021)[1] was a South African actor, best known for playing the role of Sibusiso Dlomo in the soap opera Generations[2] from 2003 to 2014. Ngubane played numerous roles on other South African TV shows, including Yizo Yizo, Ashes to Ashes, Gold Diggers, and Heist.[3][4] In 2016, he joined the cast of the television drama series Isibaya, playing a taxi firm manager with a dubious past.[5]
Menzi Ngubane | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 August 1964 Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Died | 13 March 2021 (aged 56) Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–2021 |
| Notable work |
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| Spouses | Lerato Sidibe
(m. 2009; div. 2013)Sikelelo Sishuba
(m. 2013–2021) |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards |
Ngubane appeared in a number of South African films, including How to Steal 2 Million, alongside John Kani, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo.[3] The film won Best Picture at the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards.[6]
He won SAFTa award for Best Actor in Isibaya.[7]
He was married to Sikelelwa Sishuba.[8][9][10] Ngubane suffered ill health for a number of years including receiving a kidney transplant leading up to his death.
Ngubane died from a stroke on 13 March 2021, aged 56.[11] Three days after his death, his 90-year-old father Ndodeni Ngubane also died. They were both buried together, their funeral took place at their home in Ladysmith.[12]
References
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- ^ "Menzi Ngubane 'Sibusiso Dlomo' most memorable TV moments". Connect. 10 October 2015. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Menzi Ngubane". Incwajana.com Retrieved 24 May 2016
- ^ MALATJI, NGWAKO. "Menzi Ngubane joins 'Gold Diggers' – SundayWorld". www.sundayworld.co.za. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ Entertainment, TMG. "Menzi Ngubane tells us 'I'm excited to join Isibaya'". Times LIVE. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ LIVE, Times. "South Africa takes nine Africa Movie Academy Awards". Times LIVE. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ Keshia Africa (22 May 2021). "All the 2021 Safta winners". Independent Online.
- ^ "Menzi Ngubane on married life: I'm just so happy". Channel. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "Menzi Ngubane's triumphant year". Channel. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ Pantsi, Nandipha. "Menzi Ngubane is back from the Ashes". The Citizen. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ Kahla, Cheryl (13 March 2021). "Veteran 'Generations' actor Menzi Ngubane dies aged 56". The South African. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "UPDATE Menzi Ngubane, 56, died of stroke, family confirms". news24.com. Retrieved 14 March 2021.