Actors Thembinkosi Mthembu and Wiseman Mncube, who plays rivals Zwide and Dingiswayo on Shaka Ilembe reveal how they are still grieving their loved ones.Actor Thembinkosi Mthembu, who is popularly known for his roles in The River, The Republic revealed in an interview with Podcast and Chill with MacG that he’s still struggling to come to terms with losing his sister.

“To be honest, I haven’t healed from my sister’s passing. I tried, but I haven’t forgiven the perpetrator. It is something that I am constantly evading.”

 

The KwaZulu-Natal-born actor adds that his sister, who worked in the police force was shot by her ex-boyfriend at her office: “Her co-workers allowed him in because they were dating from college. He shot my sister and then killed himself.”

Mthembu, who recently secured a role in Showmax’s Western Series Outlaws portrays the role of King Dingiswayo, the son of King Jobe of the Mthethwa in the Mzansi Magic’s hit series.

‘SHAKA ILEMBE’ STAR WISEMAN MNCUBE IS STILL GRIEVING HIS WIFE
Uzalo actor Wiseman Mncube, who portrays the character of King Zwide, son of Queen Ntombazi (Khabonina Qubeka) and King Langa in Mzansi Magic drama series opens up about losing his wife.

Mncube also tells podcasters MacG and Sol Phenduka that he still struggles to come to terms with losing his wife each day and avoids talking about it as a coping mechanism.

The talented actors adds that he also avoids the topic as he doesn’t want to trigger old wounds: “When I heard the news, I was on set filming a scene.”

Mthembu and Mncube also discuss their rival roles King Zwide and Dingiswayo in the Mzansi Magic drama series.

MultiChoice CEO General Entertainment Nomsa Philiso confirmed this week Monday, 4 September that the series has been commissioned for a second season.

Philiso reveals that MultiChoice is committed to telling the story, and this season 2 announcement confirms their intentions to honour the iconic figure of King Shaka with a continuation of his story on air.