Menzi Ngubane
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 |
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]
Ngubane appeared in a number of South African films, including How to Steal 2 Million (2011) as Jack, alongside John Kani, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo[3] The film won Best Picture at the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards. He also starred in other movies such as In My Country (2004) as Dumi Mkhalipi, Askari (2001) as Patrick Khumalo, and The King's Messenger (1990) as Poacher.[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.