Former ‘Uzalo’ Actor Glen Gabela Says What He Needs More Is Food

• Former Intersextions actor Glen Gabela has discussed his financial challenges since leaving SABC1's soapie Uzalo
• The actor's emotional video appeal for financial assistance quickly drew attention on social media
• South Africans previously replied to the actor's viral video on social media, in which he asks for donations

Former Hopeville actor Glen Gabela has opened up about his struggles to land an acting job and financial challenges in a viral video on social media.

Gabela, who asked for donations in a video shared on X and Instagram, reveals that he needs food.

The legendary actor also had social media talking this past week when Minister Gayton McKenzie commented on his video on X.

The thespian revealed in an interview with Daily Sun on Friday, 15 August 2025, that he would appreciate food donations.

"What I need more is food, and I will appreciate getting it," says the veteran actor.

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A member of the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party shared with the publication that they reached out to Minister Gayton McKenzie, who promised to do something for Gabela before the end of this week.

Gabela also previously shared in an interview with Sunday World that he was hospitalised after he had a heart attack.

Social media user Vehicle Trackers shared a video on X of the actor asking for donations on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.

Mzansi responds to the actor's video

@Teezy_Promking reacted:

"Kante batho bago act ba gola bokae baan?" 😳 (How much do actors actually make?)

@_officialMoss wrote:

"This is kinda sad. But, le yena, (he) can he at least clean that room? I know this is probably not a priority, but, aowa, (no ways). Throw and or give away some things he doesn’t need anymore. I would have nightmares sleeping in a room like this. It’s a suggestion, but that’s just me.🙆🏽‍♂️"

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@DeesseRudigan reacted:

"The laws need to change. 💔💔💔💔 Where is the Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture?"

@Real_Dem_c said:

"Nna, (me) I'm tired of these stories, honestly. Number one, when people have money, they blow it. Not extending themselves enough to other opportunities or their managers are the problem. Looking beyond just acting."

@Real_Precious_M commented:

"Why can’t the Department of Arts and Culture help such celebrities when they are down and out? I swear the entertainment industry is the pits in Mzansi. Fok man!"

@BeckyFromJHB reacted:

"There are 8 million unemployed South Africans who have never had the chance to make money like he did, yet we are supposed to give our hard-earned cash to him?😄"

Glen Gabela's alleged daughter has called him out

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that veteran actor Glen Gabela's alleged daughter has rubbished his comments about his finances and his late wife.

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Gabela revealed in an interview earlier this year that his wife left him because he couldn't afford a house in the suburbs.

South Africans have commented on the actor's daughter's reaction to his interview about his divorce and his financial woes.

Source: Briefly News