Bonko Khoza Lifts the Lid on His Dangerous Past and How Acting Helped Him Get Clean: “It Was Therapy for Me”

• Former The Wife star Bonko Khoza has spoken out about his career and how acting has been therapeutic for him
• Bonko Khoza's career took off with his iconic role on Showmax's The Wife, where he played Mqhele Zulu
• He said acting placed him in a better place in his life as he had opened up about being suicidal

Bonko Khoza's newfound fame saw him reflecting on his troubled past, where he battled substance abuse.

Bonko Khoza gets real on mental health

In an interview with TshisaLIVE, Bonko lifted the lid on his past and what he endured before his first acting gig. He had thrown himself into the life of d*ugs before his newfound fame.

“It was therapy for me, where the nightlife and the dru*s went with Jabz."

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He added that the characters he plays have been therapeutic for him, including his memorable role as Mqhele Zulu on The Wife.

Bonko and Lesego welcome baby girl

Bonko Khoza and his wife, Lesego Khoza, welcomed their baby girl into the world.

They kept the arrival of their daughter under wraps until he told the media that she arrived three weeks ago. He said this to the news publication.

"It's been a beautiful time, my wife and I are learning each other more now. She's an amazing mom so far. If anything, that's my biggest blessing. We're having a good time with our daughter, learning parenthood, navigating parenthood, navigating our work, the balance of everything."

Bonko almost drowns kissing his wife

Bonko and his wife, Lesego Khoza, enjoyed some time away from the bustling city and became one with nature. They went on vacation, where Bonko tried to kiss her on camera but failed when he nearly drowned in the pool.

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The hilarious video captured the hearts of many, especially after he asked Lesego to edit that part out.

Bonko on his character as Mqhele on The Wife

Briefly News previously reported that Bonko Khoza opened up about his role as Mqhele on The Wife.

Mqhele was a taxi driver who had a very bad temper. To tap into Mqhele's nature, Bonko spent months living as Mqhele.

Source: Briefly News