Former ‘The River’ Actor Lunga Mofokeng Alludes to Experiencing Financial Difficulty
- Lunga Mofokeng recently shared a touching post on social media, hinting at facing adversity
- The former The River actor has barely been on TV since his time on the show, and it seems he has fallen on hard times
- Social media followers were moved to tears by Mofokeng's post, with industry peers relating deeply to the message
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Actor Lunga Mofokeng shared a different perspective of life as a celebrity, away from the glitz and the glam, and it struck a chord with fellow actors.
Lunga Mofokeng hints at financial struggles
Fans have not seen much of Lunga Mofokeng since The River came to an end, and despite the many shows that have been released in recent years, the talented actor has barely landed a role. He finally hinted at why that is so.
Taking to his Instagram page on 24 July 2025, the actor and TikTok comedian shared a text image about hitting rock bottom as an actor. The text read:
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"Not being able to attend auditions due to lack of finances is a struggle we don't talk about as actors."
Lunga shared the post with an emotional "Or am I tripping?" caption, suggesting he had been in a similar situation.
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Sadly, he is not the only actor who experienced financial difficulty.
Previously, Briefly News reported on veteran actress Nandi Nyebe's plea for job opportunities after facing hardship. The actress emphasised that she was not looking for handouts, but rather employment to sustain her.
This highlights the harshness of the film industry and the recurring trend of TV stars facing adversity despite their fame and influence. Many resort to seeking donations from supporters.
Mofokeng starred opposite late actor Presley Chweneyagae on The River and portrayed the character of Lindiwe Dikana's son, Andile. After the show was scrapped, Mofokeng maintained his popularity by creating hilarious skits and often collaborating with brands.
His post stirred emotions and forced many followers in his position to reflect on their careers.
Here's how South Africans reacted to Lunga Mofokeng's post
Fellow actors and creatives related to Lunga Mofokeng's post:
kwenzo_pholoba said:
"We need to keep pushing, brother! The struggle continues!"
vusimajola was shattered:
"I can relate, bro. The story of my life is crazy."
kamogelochil was emotional:
"I just cried because of this statement."
sisbongimlotshwa wrote:
"There are a lot of things most people don’t understand because when people are booking jobs, they keep saying let’s hustle and forget that some people don’t even have a dime to get around."
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refilwemokone_ confessed:
"It's sad. Then there are us who chose corporate because the auditioning thing was not working out. Now I feel suffocated and pressed, I can't breathe."
bukhosi_mino could relate:
"I went back home because of this struggle. It's tough!"
tweedo7 posted:
"Yohh. This is relevant and so true."
sibapiwe_hadebe added:
"The sad truth."
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