A CEO, a journalist, a mogul, and even a zombie. We unearth the many faces of Siyabonga Thwala.
Rhythm City’s DH is played by one talented actor! Siyabonga’s been cast in almost every major soap opera in the country and won a Golden Horn for Best Actor in a TV Soap at the SAFTAs (2007) for his role on Scandal!
Here we list the many faces of the pervasive Siyabonga Thwala.
The Business Mogul
We know him as DH Radebe on Rhythm City. DH is David Genaro’s nemesis and isn’t easily intimidated. He took the radio station Nine9 from Genaro and poisoned and tortured him for killing his father Ivan Tshinawa.
The Taxi Tycoon Turned Zombie
Siyabonga is also on the telenova Isibaya. His initial character was a high profile taxi boss. But when his character was killed, the public’s outcry saw the show’s producers bring him back as Mgijimi the zombie!
The CEO
When the Rhythm City bug bit, Siyabonga left the Venda soapie Muvhango where he played Busani Mojalefa, CEO of MMC.
The Publisher
On Scandal!, Siyabonga played Vusi Zwane. His character was a ruthless publisher who steered the NZH ship, now known as NFH.
The Journalist
On GenerationsSiyabonga played Paul, Kenneth Mashaba’s younger brother.
The Liberation Cadre
Siyabonga also appeared on Isidingo where he played the character of a former liberation-struggle cadre known simply as J.
What do you think of Siyabonga Thwala’s characters?
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