Thapelo Sebogodi Steps Behind the Camera on ‘The Four of Us’ as Fans Celebrate Career Move
- An X user revealed that actor Thapelo Sebogodi stepped behind the camera as one of the directors on e.tv's new show The 4 of Us
- The 4 of Us replaced Scandal! on e.tv's 20:00 slot and was later acquired by Netflix, where it has been performing well on the platform
- Mzansi flooded the comments with pride for Thapelo, with some also noting that he is carrying on the legacy of his late father, Seputla Sebogodi
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Actor Thapelo Sebogodi has quietly stepped into a new role behind the camera, and Mzansi is only just finding out. An X post by @KabeloMohlah02 on Friday, 28 August 2026, spotlighting a "Directed by Thapelo Sebogodi" credit on e.tv's The 4 of Us, sent fans into a frenzy of pride and surprise.
Thapelo is best known for his on-screen work as Kabelo, also known as Khabzela or Makabaza, on the long-running telenovela The River, as well as his role on Cobrizi. His transition to directing marks a significant career shift that many fans clearly did not see coming.
Thapelo Sebogodi behind the camera on The 4 of Us
The 4 of Us is e.tv's replacement for Scandal!, the award-winning soapie that held the 20:00 timeslot for years before wrapping up. The new show has since been acquired by Netflix, where it has been gaining traction on the streaming platform.
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Thapelo is one of several directors rotating across episodes of the show. Fellow director Krijay Govender also holds credits on the series, with the directing team understood to be assembled by Tshedza Pictures, the production house behind the show.
The news landed with extra emotional weight for many fans, coming weeks after the passing of Thapelo's father, veteran actor Seputla Sebogodi, who died in July 2026 following complications from diabetes.
Mzansi reacts to Thapelo Sebogodi's directing credit
The comment section filled up quickly, with most fans rallying behind Thapelo. Here is what people had to say:
@MkhwanaziTl wrote:
"That's great, Makabaza is progressing"
@smojaki said:
"The gambling girl part, he nailed it."
@nkulichana_ commented:
"Had no idea. That's so cool. Happy for him 😀"
@PontshoMonareng offered some clarity:
"The Director is Krijay Govender, and Thapelo is one of the directors, guys, but he is on his way to being a Director"
@Sly_Low20 backed that up:
"Yes, he is one of the directors. The programme uses different directors across episodes; the other is Krijay Govender. I think it's a team of directors from Tshedza"
@L3rato_Mofokeng made an interesting connection:
"Oh yes!! 👏🏽 It explains the madness and humour in Mathap's character"
Not everyone was impressed, though. @Mr_Ryt_Now quipped:
"He must un-direct it because right now that show is misdirected."
The most touching response came from @RosePhamm2002:
"Congratulations, Thapelo, carrying on your talented father's legacy like that and even becoming a film director too—truly admirable! 🎬👏"
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Bobbi and Ndumi's wedding dates revealed
Meanwhile, Briefly News shared The 4 of Us spoilers for September and shared when Bobbi and Ndumi's wedding episode will air.
Bobbi Dhlomo, portrayed by Sdumo Mtshali, left his baby mama, Lethabo, at the last minute to propose to his side chick, Ndumi, played by Hope Mbhele.
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