Isibaya is a South-African daily drama series that started production in 2013. It was created by Angus Gibson, Desiree Markgraaff, Teboho Mahlatsi & Catherine Stewart. Siyabonga Thwala leads the male cast as Mphiyakhe Zungu and Thembi Nyandeni leads the female cast as MaNcwane Zungu.

Here I’ve only listed top 6 of things that you might not know about the veteran actor Siyabonga Thwala. Read the entire article to know them.

1. Siyabonga Thwala is a South African actor, television host, producer and businessman.

2. He was on 8th of September 1969.

3. Thwala is well known for his role of Mpiyakhe Zungu on Mzansi Magic’s telenovela Isibaya.

4. Siyabonga Thwala has starred and appeared in a number of high profile television shows in South Africa such as e.tv’drama series Scandal, Generations, Muvhango, Rhythm City and many more.

5. Siyabonga Thwala has won major awards in his career including South African Film and Television Awards for Best Actor in a TV Soap (Scandal!), South African Film and Television Awards for Best Actor in a TV Soap (Isibaya), South African Film and Television Awards for Best Actor in TV Drama Series (Intersexions), Royalty Soapie Awards for Outstanding actor in Soap (Isibaya).

6. Siyabonga is believed to be joining the new upcoming M-net drama series ‘Legacy as he parted ways with Isibaya months ago, he thanked all the producers for trusting him on leading the role of the Zungu family.