Sello Maake KaNcube Talks About His Legendary Character on ‘Generations’
- Veteran actor Sello Maake KaNcube recently took a moment to reflect on his celebrated career and the iconic character that secured his legendary status
- The beloved star specifically discussed his time on Generations, the show that gave birth to his most-loved role, Archie Moroka
- This comes as the actor prepares to make a highly anticipated appearance at an upcoming prestigious award ceremony
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The spirit of Archie Moroka lives on, as veteran actor Sello Maake KaNcube recently reflected on the iconic character on the classic Generations that continues to define his career.
Speaking to The Citizen, the veteran actor revealed that shortly after he left the soapie, he was shocked not only that people admired the character but also called him by the name.
In the soapie, Maake KaNcube was a marketing mogul, part of the Moroka family, alongside Karabo Moroka, played by veteran actress Connie Ferguson.
According to the publication, Maake KaNcube's character was based on creator Mfundi Vundla's brother, Peter Vundla, co-founder of South Africa’s first black-owned advertising agency, Herdbuoys (now HerdBuoys McCann-Erickson), in 1991.
Sello said people watching young black people in corporate settings was groundbreaking and inspired many.
"It is where people saw black people in the corporate space for the first time; it was ground-breaking. Archie became a very inspirational character in people’s lives."
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This comes ahead of the actor's appearance at the upcoming iPendoring Awards, where he is expected to briefly reprise his role.
From 2 to 4 December 2025, iPendoring will host the Indigenous Language Imbizo at the University of Johannesburg Arts Centre. This event celebrates 30 years of creative excellence and three decades of championing South Africa’s indigenous languages.
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube receives NFTA
His career has not only been celebrated by fans, but it has also been honoured at the recent National Film & Television Awards on 22 November.
Taking the stage at the State Theatre in Pretoria, Maake KaNcube received the Outstanding Achievement Award, honouring his years-long commitment to his craft.
Reflecting on the award in a Facebook post, the former Skeem Saam actor said it was an honour.
"Standing on that stage, I found myself thinking back to 1975. A young boy at Mofolo Community Hall, watching a play for the very first time. Eyethu Shopping Centre stands there now — but that memory is still alive in me. It lit a fire that has burned for fifty years.
"To be recognised for a journey that began in Soweto, carried by community halls, dusty stages and the generosity of teachers, mentors and audiences; that is a blessing beyond measure."
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