Former Lithapo star resigns from Sabc tv show

A career in the entertainment industry is a hard one to maintain, being in the spotlight most of the time is a blessing and a curse. Just one scandal or accusation could see a person’s career end just like that.

The challenge that comes with fame is harder than it looks, everything that happens, will eventually go public and the whole country will know about it.

Mangaliso Ngema could have lost his entire career, after he was accused of sexual harassment on set and fired from Sabc2’s Telenovela Lithapo last year.

Ngema is a South African Actor known for playing the role of Vusi Cele on Mzansi Magic’s Telenovela Ring Of Lies, His acting career began in 2003 when he potrayed the role of Lunga Zondo on Sabc1’s popular soapie Generations.

He also starred on many local series including Home Affairs, Housekeepers, MTV shuga, Mzansi Side Dish, Soul Buddyz and Single Guyz.


In September 2020 he starred on sabc1’s drama series Family Secret season 1, The show returned again in 2021 and He won’t be part of it.

Media commentator Phil Mphela shared

“Mangaliso Ngema resigns from SABC show

Ngema has resigned from the second season of Family Secret where he played the lead.

SABC says a replacement actor will take over the role

Ngema was accused & apologised for sexual misconduct on Lithapo set”