Fanele Zulu’s character, Dr Mnqobi Mchunu, has been killed off the Durban Gen storyline, following a fatal shooting by Ringo, who held the entire hospital hostage. Fanele Zulu delivered his final performance on the latest episode of eTV’s Durban Gen, which aired on Thursday, 7 January 2021. The actor took on the character of Dr Mnqobi Mchunu, who was shot by Ringo whilst trying to protect Dr Zulu’s daughter, Lwandle.
The emotional scene saw him succumbing to his injuries in front of his shooter and the young girl, as he slowly slumped into a pool of his own blood. The actor took to Instagram after the airing of the episode to thank his fans, the show and the cast of Durban Gen for affording him the opportunity to portray the character.
He stated, “Dr Mnqobi Mchunu, you have played your role, it is so hard letting you go because we became one person. You took over and told your truth. I’m going to forever miss you brother.” Fanele also shared an emotional video of himself being surrounded by the cast after his final scene, where he was seen hunched over crying as his castmates celebrated him.
Isaiah 57:1
[1]Good people pass away;
the godly often die before their time.
But no one seems to care or wonder why.
No one seems to understand
that God is protecting them from the evil to come.
Isaiah 57:2
[2]For those who follow godly paths
will rest in peace when they die.