Get to know Gabisile from Umkhokha

Alizwa Sikhafungana (born March 6)) is a South African actress. She is best known for playing Gabisile in the drama series Umkhokha. She breathes life into the character, and viewers want to see more of her on the show.


 

 

 

 

 

Although the actress has not appeared in many television productions, viewers have grown fond of her. She is also an influencer on social media.

Alizwa Sikhafungana promoted the new 2in1 Body Cream and Tissue Oil by Clere. She has done other paid partnerships with the beauty brand.Through her profile on social media, Alizwa promotes her television career. She only has Instagram and TikTok accounts. The actress speaks Xhosa, Zulu, and EnglishA young lady from Margate who plays the role of Gabisile in the play Umkhokha, Alizwa Sikhafunga, says that although it was not difficult to find a place to act in the play, finding experienced actors was the challenge.

Alizwa said she is starting to find a place to act in a big game in the country, so she takes this as a blessing.She revealed that she chose to stop the political studies she had been doing at Rhodes University, after finding this place.“I finished my degree in acting. When I saw that I had time, I continued my education, but then I was contacted by my manager who told me that I got a place in Umkhokha.

“It was a joy for me even though I didn’t know this game because I didn’t watch the first season. When I found the place, I chose to look at what he was talking about and that’s when I saw how my place would fit in and which actor I am close to, which is MaMzobe (Deli Malinga),” She said the role of Gabisile, who is a schoolgirl, who is very close to her mother, MaMzobe, is a challenge because she does wrong things on her mother’s behalf.

“Katlego Danke played a big role for me when I was growing up watching television. I wish to see myself in other big games in this country. “Gabisile’s place will continue, but what I want is for me to be seen in other games, people only know me about this place,” she explained.

Nhlamulo finds out that his own father betrayed him. #etvScandal

Vuvu realizes her entanglement, while Me’Shell faces a stumbling block. Jojo struggles to keep his cards close, and Gloria’s obsession hinders Caiphus’ needs.


 

Monday 11 March 2024
Episode 247
What should’ve been a devastating revelation only brings a father and son closer together. Jakes finds that money really can solve all problems – for now.

Tuesday 12 March 2024
Episode 248
Desperate parents get what they are after, but now they need to take uncomfortable steps towards their new future. Jakes realizes he needs to loosen his grip on his money to get his family off his back.
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Wednesday 13 March 2024
Episode 249
Nhlamulo struggles to adjust to the new status quo. Ndumiso and Caiphus reel after things take a serious turn for the worst. Jakes is put to the test, and he has to think on his feet.

Thursday 14 March 2024
Episode 250
Chaos erupts in Jojo’s life. Nhlamulo feels like a fish out of water having to face his new reality. A sister worries that her brother’s priorities are changing to meaningless things.

Friday 15 March 2024
Episode 251
Jojo and Mnisi come face to face again, and this time Mnisi has the upper hand. Nhlamulo is done with being messed about and plays hardball.

Monday 18 March 2024
Episode 252
A celebratory party turns ugly when Simone flips and Vuvu doesn’t hold back. Jojo’s bad PR costs him more than he can afford. A baecation turns into a nightmare when Dintle shows up.

Tuesday 19 March 2024
Episode 253
Simone’s unexpected curve ball for Nhlamulo escalates tensions, while a businessman plans to deceive his partners and Bra Jakes faces a loss due to his new purchase growing legs.

Wednesday 20 March 2024
Episode 254
It takes a sudden illness to ignite a heart. Ignorance is far from bliss, when a partner pulls wool over the eyes of another. Young love serves heartbreak on a platter.

Thursday 21 March 2024
Episode 255
Nhlamulo’s eyes are opened to his actions. Lawsuits on all sides as the battle to right the wrongs heat up. An errant uncle needs to find a way back into the family home.

Friday 22 March 2024
Episode 256
As hurtful as it is, Nhlamulo makes a decision best suited for the babies. Dintle is on a witch hunt for scammers. A young boy gets his first taste of heartbreak and is devastated.

Monday 25 March 2024
Episode 257
A beautiful family dinner is ruined by the eruption of a couple’s marital problems. A teenager lies to the one closest to her. Tebello is at a loss and allows the internet to guide him.

Tuesday 26 March 2024
Episode 258
Nqobile asks an innocent bystander to buy something illegal for her and her friends. Neo notices something is up with Tebello and he confronts Khumo.

Wednesday 27 March 2024
Episode 259
A couple finds themselves at a crossroads with a tough decision to make. A young girl brings a dark cloud into her family’s home. Relationship woes turns a teenager’s life upside down.

Thursday 28 March 2024
Episode 260

Season 21 finale!
The doctor’s news about Nqobile shocks everyone to the core. Prudence probes into dangerous territory. Tibi’s meltdown softens a teacher.

Actresses Mbali Ngiba and Pinky Ntshangase exit Umkhokha: The Curse.

Following Season 2, two cast members of the popular television series Umkokha: The Curse will be leaving. Mbali Ngiba and Pinky Ntshangase are the two actors that portray Zodwa and MaZungu; they are exiting the show.

The sources revealed that a lot of Umkhokha actors are about to leave, but they still negotiate with the creators and producers of the show. Not much information has been shared regarding their departures, and they are yet to confirm the news. its just speculations


 

 

 

 

 

According to entertainment commentator Jabu MacDonald, the two talented ladies will be leaving Umkokha: The Curse. Not much information was relayed about their departure; however, it is reported that they will be departing after Season 2.Mbali Ngiba and Pinky Ntshangase will be leaving #UmkhokhaTheCurse Season 2 pic.twitter.com/6mZKqcw9jo

— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) March 7, 2024
On the hit Mzansi Magic series, Mbali Ngiba plays the role of Zodwa, while Pinky Ntshangase portrays the role of MaZungu. The actresses and Mzansi Magic are yet to confirm the news.

According to Briefly News, they asked Pinky Ntshangase for a comment, and she said that this was news to her. “I am as shocked as you are. The sad part is that no one asked me anything or my side of my story,” she said, commenting on her leaving Umkhokha The Curse.

Fans react to talented actresses leaving Umkhokha:
@Mamboh13: “This Umkhokha show must end now. Nothing nice is happening here, only dying and crying. Zodwa must find her dad, and it must end. Just like Gqeberha: The Empire, they must all just give up.”

@PrincessSkhu: “Vele what’s Pinky doing there without her husband ai I hope they don’t mess this show up hey.”

@Mzsjd35: “The show is about a curse that kills people so people will die on this show all the time.”

Facts about Nothando Ngcobo ‘Hlelo’ from Uzalo

Nothando Ngcobo is a South African actress who plays the role of Hlelo on SABC 1 soapie Uzalo and Prudence Thabethe on Lingashoni.

Apart from her Uzalo character which she recently started playing she is also on 1 Magic’s Lingashoni. Nothando has also been doing movies that will be playing at The Silicon Valley African Film Festival in California, USA.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re a big fan of Uzalo then you probably know that Hlelo is portrayed as someone who has a broken soul and lives in a very harsh condition in the streets and she’s a victim of domestic abuse. She’s the one who helped Gabisile when she was at her weakest point! And that’s how Hlelo’s life was transformed for the better.
Nothando Ngcobo early life

Ngcobo was born in Hammarsdale a township in Mpumalanga, she moved to Joburg to study for her Degree in Media and Creative Arts.

For those who didn’t know, Hlelo was once rejected by Generations The Legacy because she was told that she doesn’t fit the character they were looking for at that time. However, The role was later taken by Buntu Petse who plays the role of “Nontle Majola” – the biological daughter of Ayanda Majola and Tau Mogale. Majority of social media users believe that this was the best choice Generations The Legacy has ever made. Buntu Petse is a great actor herself. She’s good at acting and currently doing a perfect job when it comes to the “Notle” character on Generations The Legacy.

But this does not change the fact that Nothando Ngcobo is proof that hard work, resilience and patience pays in life. In the early stages of her career, Nothando encountered a lot of abuse and rejection in the industry.

Describing the rejection ordeal, Nothando revealed that due to rejection she nearly gave up acting despite it being what she wanted to do since childhood.

Nothando was a victim of rejection and humiliation during her trying times. She was humiliated to an extent that she even though of giving up on her dreams. However, according to her—God wanted to raise her by allowing bad things to happen to her.

Her breakthrough was made possible by God and overcoming challenges that were beyond her control. “I have managed to overcome rejection through prayer and accepting that some of the jobs I had auditioned for were just not for me at the time”, she said.

Nothando had a difficult time trying to fit into the Hlelo character on Uzalo until made a huge sacrifice which was giving up her real-life character. By doing this – Nothando was able to fully portray how women in South Africa suffer at the hands men. Nothando believes that one day, the whole of South Africa will remember her for the advocacy role she portrayed with the intention of educating the nation about domestic violence.

Hlelo from Uzalo’s real-life boyfriend

Nothando is off the market, she is currently dating a supportive and encouraging unnamed boyfriend whom she always thanks for playing a vital role in her career. At this rate, c

Vivian Reddy visits his parents’ tombstone

South African billionaire Vivian Reddy showed the video of his parents’ tombstone on Instagram. Vivian and his wife Sorisha Naidoo visited the graveyard to remember their parents, and they showed the video on 8 March.

Vivian Reddy visits his parents’ tombstone


 

 

 

Vivian Reddy had been one of the most popular billionaires in South Africa with his social presence. A few months ago, he made headlines when he completed his famous Oceans Mall and held an expensive launch.

Other celebrities enjoyed the day, dancing and catching up with the Reddy family. With so much known about his business life, Reddy showed his other side that he is a family man.

Even if his parents are dead, Reddy still respects and remembers them together with his wife, Sorisha.

“On this auspicious day of Maha Shivratri, I visited the gravesite of my beloved parents, who shaped me into who I am. May their souls RIP”, Vivian said.

Vivian Reddy parents tombstone
Vivian Reddy and Sorisha Naidoo. Image via Instagram @sorishanaidoo
WHAT VIVIAN DID WHEN HE VISITED HIS PARENTS’ GRAVES
In the video that Reddy shared, he started looking at his parents’ graves from a distance while in his car. He later approached the gravesite, bringing the flowers, and lighted the fires in memory of his parents.

Before he left, he also poured out some liquid that looked like oil, wine or water. At the end of his video, he showed the names and faces of his parents, and fans noticed how similar he looked to his father.

On the day Vivian visited his parents’s gravesite, showing their tombstone, it was a Maha Shivratri. According to The Economic Times, the Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festive celebrated annually for the deity Shiva between February and March.

This celebrated festival in Hinduism is when people celebrate remembering the overcoming of darkness and ignorance in life and the world.

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A LOOK AT THE TOMBSTONE OF VIVIAN REDDY’S PARENTS
Before looking at the tombstone, one would imagine how it seems, given that Vivian is a billionaire. Indeed, the tombstone looked so expensive, beautiful and extensive that few families could afford it.

While facing the grave, his father laid to the left with his name printed on the tombstone Kandasamy Puvan. On the right lay his mother, Daisy’s name also written on that side.

Looking at his parents, Wikipedia found Vivian Reddy’s father was a teacher. It was also confined to the fact that they lived in Greenwood Park, a suburb in Durban, where Vivian and his siblings grew up.