Ntombifuthi ‘Mam Madlala’ Dlamini’s remarkable journey from cleaner to Uzalo

She certainly has a rags-to-riches story to tell: Uzalo actress Ntombifuthi ‘Mam Madlala’ Dlamini worked as a cleaner before becoming famous.

 

 

 

 
Ntombifuthi Dlamini is a prominent South African actress best known for portraying Gladys Mam Madlala on South Africa’s most-watched drama series Her on-screen character, Mam Madlala, has undoubtedly impressed many. She played a Christian widow with a weakness for dating young guys, better known as Ben 10s.

Her on-screen relationships and sense of dressing have often seen her topping trends over the seasons.With her buddy MaDongwe, she is most known for wearing three-piece suits, blonde fancy weaves, and exquisite hats, and the two have managed to win fans for the drama series.

Over the years, her on-screen relationships have seen her making headlines, and she has often addressed the daring rumours.However, the actress stated that she was not interested in young men and was just interested in nailing her on-screen persona to perfection. She has, however, frequently opened up about her rags-to-riches journey, which has inspired many.The actress has it that she was a cleaner struggling to make ends meet when she had her shot at fame. Rumour mill has it that she was a hospital janitor when she scored her gig on Uzalo.

According to reports, Ntombifuthi’ Mam Madlala’ Dlamini worked as a janitor at a local hospital in Durban. However, in 2014, she made her big break when she auditioned for the role of an extra on Uzalo.

Despite the fact that extras were the lowest paid, she did her best, and the rest is history. Stained Glass Productions apparently offered her a big role in season 7 due to her unrivaled acting talent.

She is now one of the most famous actors despite having started out as a hospital janitor.

Media personality Unathi Nkayi has candidly discussed her life post-KAYA 959 and Idols SA, shedding light on her rift with longtime friend Somizi. In a revealing podcast called “Uncancelled,” hosted by Gareth Cliff, Unathi addressed various inquiries from her fans. The interview delved into her lost friendships, her past marriage, and her current stance on dating.Unathi faced significant challenges in 2021, losing her position at Kaya 959 radio station following a dispute with Sizwe Dhlomo. She revealed that this incident led her to a year of therapy due to the aftermath, including financial difficulties such as not paying her mortgage for a year. Additionally, Unathi explained her departure from Idols SA in 2022 and the reasons behind her fractured friendship with Somizi, citing his perceived favoritism during her divorce from Thomas Msengana.Despite her positive relationship with her ex-husband, Unathi expressed a reluctance to pursue new romantic relationships due to past dating traumas. As she navigates her personal journey, Unathi’s focus remains on her healing and growth.IN OTHER NEWS: Top Ten Computers in the World and Their Price

 

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Actors sometimes fall in love with their Co-stars, but when the characters they played on TV are siblings, some fans may find it cringeworthy. Did You know Generations -The legacy siblings Angela Mogale and Jonathan Motene are married in real life?

 

 

 

After the rebooting of the soap opera from Generations to Generations: The Legacy, several new faces were introduced. One of them was Lebohang Mthunzi, who played Angela Mogale. She was the daughter of Tau Mogale, played by Rapulana Seiphemo. Angela was a daughter trying to win her father’s love and was very desperate for his attention. She was also very career-driven and wanted to make a name for herself in the advertising business. JT Medupe also replaced Wright Ngubeni as Jonathan Motene on Generations. Jonathan Motene was also Tau Mogale’s son and a brother to Angela.After they started working together, these two became inseparable. The pair served some serious best friends goals, and fans loved their relationship. They would post a lot of pictures on Instagram together of them hanging out off-screen. Fans started wishing that the two would date because they looked good together. JT Medupe then started posting pictures of them together, calling Lebohang his wife. Currently, they are married and have a child together.Lebohang was cast in several movies, including Christmas, The Betrayal and Emotions, in which she starred as Bohlale, Sharon and Julie, respectively. She has landed leading roles in The mud and The truth beyond his naked eye. She was then cast into Generations from 2014 to 2016 as Tau Mogale’s daughter Angela.

JT Sedupe has been featured in several TV drama series, including Sokhulu and Partners, Rockville, Generations, and Isindingo. JT was cast in films like Phindile’s Heart and The Long Journey Home. The actor is also into theater, as he has been in plays. He played the role of Jacob Zuma in an adaptation of the book Kwezi. He has also appeared in theater productions of Peter Pan, Peter Rabbit, The Maker of Dreams, and Big Love.

We can all agree that these emerging young actors have earned a name for themselves in South Africa’s thriving film industry. However, as a result of their newfound celebrity, they have been generously compensated for their on-screen personalities. The following is a list of the highest-paid child actors in South Africa.Note that these salaries are not exact figures; they are not confirmed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane as Tebello in Scandal
Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane is a well-known South African actor, best known for his role as Tebello on etv’s famous soap opera Scandal. Without a doubt, he has built a name for himself on tiny screens.Despite multiple failed auditions, the cheerful actor earned his small-screen debut on Scandal, etv’s most-watched drama series. In the drama series, he is cast as Seipati’s son. He is making news for his unrivaled talent, and Mzansi is wondering how much he may make on the drama series.We can all agree that he has quickly become one of the faces of the show. However, from being an extra to a supporting cast, the fast-rising actor is winning big, no doubt about that. Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane has an estimated take-home salary between R40,000 depending on time on scenes.

2. Tshaiamo Molobi as Lebo in Scandal
He has certainly had his fair share of celebrity recently. Tshaiamo Molobi is a well-known emerging actress who plays Lebo on the etv drama series Scandal.Aside from his role in Scandal, the actor also appears in serial opera Diep City. However, he is most known for his role as Lefa in the television show Rhythm City.With a career spanning years, the versatile actor doesn’t come any cheap. For his Lebo character, the actor takes home around R30 000 per month. On the other hand, he cashes around R20 000 for his Diep City character.

3. Zekhethelo Zondi as Nqobile from Scandal
Zekhethelo Zondi, a South African actor, dancer, model, and philanthropist from Naledi, was born. She is most known for playing Nqobile Mdletshe, a.k.a. Simply Nqobile, on Scandal.Model and actress Zekhethelo Zondi is most well-known for her role in the Mzansi Magic television series Isifiso. She began acting at a very young age and joined an agency at the age of just 6. In 2017, she got her big break when she was cast as Zinhle, Pallence Dladla’s daughter, in the Netflix series Shadow. In the 2019 short film Grave Confession, she played Mae in her debut performance. She appeared in a TV commercial for FNB that same year. In the 2021 Netflix original movie Collision, Zekhethelo played Thandeka.Given Zekhethelo’s current role on the television show Scandal, she seems to be a temporary leader or support. Therefore, it is predicted that her compensation will fall between R25,000 and R30,000. Naturally, that depends on the season. Also undetermined is her financial worth.

4. Karabo Magongwa as Keletso in House Of Zwide
Karabo Magongwa (born 2008) is a South African child actress known for her starring role as Azania in the Vuzu Amp drama series aYeYe.She made all sorts of headlines when she was featured in an internationally recognized Oeros biscuit advertisement. Since then, she has secured more gigs in the advertising world or on small screens.Karabo Magongwa is a fast-rising actress who plays the character of Keletso on etvs drama series House Of Zwide.

She cashes in more with her ads, but it seems as if she fell short of monthly salaries compared to other fast-rising actors. No doubt House Of Zwide is not a low-budget production; hence it pays the fast-rising actress around R25,000 per month.

5. KaiAnn Munyaka as Khanyi in Scandal
KaiAnn Munyaka is a fast-rising actress who stars as Khanyi Jewel Nyathi on etvs drama series Scandal. She has been dupped as the jewel of small screens. Her unmatched flair has seen her being amongst Mzansi’s finest child actors.

A rising star in South Africa, Jessica Sithole is best known for playing Nolo in the television series Gomora.She made her debut on TV screens as Nyakallo, the helper everyone loved to hate on 1Magic’s The River The black beauty is starting to emerge as a formidable presence as she keeps playing her part so perfectly.

Her knack for acting emerged in Grade 10, and she enrolled at the University of Free State to study for a Drama, Theatre Arts and Media Degree. All this is in a bid to perfect her craft, and she is living up to her expectations.

 

 

 

With her beauty and flair, she bagged the title of Miss Glamorous Free State in 2017. This sees her landing a gig as a brand ambassador for hair care brands Ruutos and Mud Studio Bloemfontein, a make-up services company.“A lot of people have contributed to this huge milestone; my parents,
with their steadfast support; my mentor, Apostle David Poonyane, with his fervent prayers; Lebo Leisa, who had suggested and pushed that I audition for this role; Tshedzapictures, who made my year by giving me this opportunity,

About her future, Sithole says she would love to continue playing different characters and make a name for herself internationally as well.”I’m hungry to learn more, learn different mannerisms, different behaviours. I want to be able to portray different characters,” she says.

I want to find myself able to represent both at home and on an international level. I always want to grow, find another level, and reach another level.The rising star is grateful to her parents, Mpho and Themba Sithole, religious leader Apostle David Ponyane and her mentor for being there for her. To her followers and supporters, who would love to follow in her footsteps, Sithole advises them to go to school.

“There are other people in the industry that didn’t go to school for acting, and they are making it. However, for me, school really was a good foundation. I studied Drama and Theatre Arts.”