Sweet Guluva and Thandeka Nodada Join SABC 1's 'Amalanga Awafani' Cast
- Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 winner Sweet Guluva joined the cast of SABC 1 drama Amalanga Awafani
- Sweet Guluva debuted on 11 September 2026 as restaurant manager Ngwenya, with Thandeka Nodada set to follow
- Mzansi fans celebrated the casting news, with many saying they made the right person famous
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Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 winner Akhonamathemba "Sweet Guluva" Zwane has landed a role on SABC 1's popular drama series Amalanga Awafani, thrilling fans who have been eager to see him back on their screens since his reality TV run.
Entertainment reporter @TvblogbyMLU broke the news on Thursday, 10 September 2026, confirming that Sweet Guluva will make his debut on the show on Friday, 11 September 2026. He plays Ngwenya, described as a firm but entertaining restaurant manager at the local watering hole.
See the post below:
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Sweet Guluva's acting journey
This is not Sweet Guluva's first step into acting. The actor and reality TV personality previously made his acting debut on the BET Africa telenovela Black Gold after capturing the hearts of South African audiences on Big Brother Mzansi.
Also announced in the same casting update is award-winning actress Thandeka Nodada, who is set to make her Amalanga Awafani debut on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. Nodada will portray Nandipha, described as a sophisticated and influential businesswoman who enters the life of central character Thembi as a mentor figure.
Mzansi celebrates Sweet Guluva landing acting gig
Fans wasted no time showing their excitement across social media after the announcement dropped. See the original casting announcement that got Mzansi talking.
@Thapelo123456_ wrote:
"I can't wait to see Sweet Guluva tomorrow 🤭🔥🔥"
@smithMsBreezyat said:
"Any bucket somewhere, I want to cry 😭😍❤️ Congratulations, Akhona🍾🥂"
@MbathaJohn80197 added:
"Keep on praying, Maoledi, and Sweet Guluva. Keep on working hard, young man; the future is bright 🤘🤞🙏🏾"
@zondi_pearl wrote:
"Congratulations to Sweet Guluva👏 Can't wait to see him again on our screens🥳🥳"
@Malecentred summed up the mood perfectly:
"Guluva man 🥹we made the right person famous."
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'Amalanga Awafani' cast and crew allegedly unpaid
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that the cast and crew were allegedly not paid and were reportedly ill-treated while working on set.
Several South Africans criticised the alleged treatment and demanded that the workers receive their outstanding payments.
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