Durban Gen's Mthandeni Mbambo Launches Business Podcast After Loan Shark Debt Setback
- Mthandeni Mbambo, who played Detective Sibiya on Durban Gen, struggled financially after the show was cancelled
- The actor allegedly owed loan sharks money, with his downfall reportedly linked to refusing his ancestral calling
- Mbambo has since joined the Shembe Church and co-launched the Biz2Be Business Podcast with fellow actors
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Former Durban Gen star Mthandeni Mbambo is rebuilding his life after a difficult financial period that saw him fall into debt with loan sharks following the cancellation of the popular medical drama.
Mbambo, best known for his role as Detective Sibiya on the e.tv series, hit rock bottom after the show came to an end. His struggles were reportedly not only financial — according to the Daily Sun, those close to him attributed his downfall to his refusal to answer his ancestral calling, which is said to have caused things to unravel in his personal and professional life.
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Mbambo co-launches the Biz2Be Business Podcast
Rather than remain idle, the actor has channelled his energy into a new venture. He has co-founded the Biz2Be Business Podcast alongside fellow actors Simphiwe Majozi, Fanele Ntuli, and Nelisa Mchunu. The podcast focuses on profiling businesses and is designed to be both informative and entrepreneurially driven. For Mbambo, it represents more than just a creative project — it is a stepping stone back to stability.
"I'm now focusing on building my life again. I believe what I've lost will come back doubled. I've dedicated my time to prayer," he said.
A spiritual shift for the former TV star
Beyond the podcast, Mbambo has made significant changes in his personal life. He has since joined the Shembe Church and is now following what he describes as his true passion. The spiritual shift appears to have brought him a renewed sense of purpose and direction after what was clearly a turbulent chapter.
The actor's story is one of resilience — using setbacks as fuel to pivot towards something new, while leaning on faith and community to find his footing again.
Durban Gen makes a return
In a previous report from Briefly News, popular medical telenovela Durban Gen, which stars Meshack Mavuso, and Imbewu: The Seed, which is led by Leleti Kumalo, are returning to eTV.
South Africans and fans of the TV shows on social media commented on the shows' return.
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