Lwazi Nongauza
For more than three decades, Menzi Ngubane graced South African television screens.
He performed in countless soapies and movies and earned an impressive collection of awards.
His career took off in 1987 on the network show Kwa Khala Nyonini where he starred as Cijimbi.
Mzansi will forever remember his brilliance a few years later in Ubambo Lwami as Mazwi.
Ngubane played in many popular South African TV shows and movies, including Yizo Yizo, Gold Diggers, Heist, Ashes to Ashes, Isibaya, How To Steal 2 Million and Country of My Skull starring Samuel L. Jackson and Juliette Binoche.
Most fans remember him for his 11 year stint as Sibusiso Dlomo in Generations.
His work has seen him winning Best Actor for his role in uBambo Lwami at the Avanti Awards.
In 2007, he won Best Actor for his role in Generations and Best Actor for 7de Laan at the Safta Golden Horn Awards.
Ngubane worked on a mentorship programme called Twelve Auspicious Gentlemen with Menzi which focuses on mentoring young boys and addressing the impact caused by social ills committed in communities.
The Ladysmith born actor had numerous struggles with kidney failure resulting in him receiving a donated kidney, ensuring he continued and sustained his acting career.
In a statement Ngubane’s family said he died on Saturday morning after suffering a stroke.
He is survived by his wife Lerato Sedibe and two daughters Siya and Ziyanda Ngubane.
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