Menzi Ngubane
Born(1964-08-28)28 August 1964
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Died13 March 2021(2021-03-13) (aged 56)
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
OccupationActor
Years active1989–2021
Notable work
Spouses
Lerato Sidibe
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(m. 2009; div. 2013)​
    Sikelelo Sishuba
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    (m. 2013⁠–⁠2021)​
    Children4
    Awards2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards

    Menzi Ngubane (28 August 1964 – 13 March 2021)[1] was a South African actor, best known for playing the role of Sibusiso Dlomo in the soap opera Generations[2] from 2003 to 2014. Ngubane played numerous roles on other South African TV shows, including Yizo Yizo, Ashes to Ashes, Gold Diggers, and Heist.[3][4] In 2016, he joined the cast of the television drama series Isibaya, playing a taxi firm manager with a dubious past.[5]

    Ngubane appeared in a number of South African films, including How to Steal 2 Million, alongside John Kani, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo.[3] The film won Best Picture at the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards.[6]

    He won SAFTa award for Best Actor in Isibaya.[7]

    He was married to Sikelelwa Sishuba.[8][9][10] Ngubane suffered ill health for a number of years including receiving a kidney transplant leading up to his death.

    Ngubane died from a stroke on 13 March 2021, aged 56.[11] Three days after his death, his 90-year-old father Ndodeni Ngubane also died. They were both buried together, their funeral took place at their home in Ladysmith.[12]

    References

    1. ↑ "Menzi Ngubane SA – Facebook". facebook.
    2. ↑ "Menzi Ngubane 'Sibusiso Dlomo' most memorable TV moments". Connect. 10 October 2015. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
    3. 1 2 "Menzi Ngubane". Incwajana.com Retrieved 24 May 2016
    4. ↑ MALATJI, NGWAKO. "Menzi Ngubane joins 'Gold Diggers' – SundayWorld". www.sundayworld.co.za. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
    5. ↑ Entertainment, TMG. "Menzi Ngubane tells us 'I'm excited to join Isibaya'". Times LIVE. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
    6. ↑ LIVE, Times. "South Africa takes nine Africa Movie Academy Awards". Times LIVE. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
    7. ↑ Keshia Africa (22 May 2021). "All the 2021 Safta winners". Independent Online.
    8. ↑ "Menzi Ngubane on married life: I'm just so happy". Channel. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
    9. ↑ "Menzi Ngubane's triumphant year". Channel. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
    10. ↑ Pantsi, Nandipha. "Menzi Ngubane is back from the Ashes". The Citizen. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
    11. ↑ Kahla, Cheryl (13 March 2021). "Veteran 'Generations' actor Menzi Ngubane dies aged 56". The South African. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
    12. ↑ "UPDATE Menzi Ngubane, 56, died of stroke, family confirms". news24.com. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
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