Siyabonga Shibe Reflects on Long Career, Fans Remember Iconic TV Roles
- Siyabonga Shibe posted a grateful message about his career, referencing his role as Waxy in Mtunzini.com
- Fans flooded the comments with memories of his iconic characters across multiple South African TV shows
- Several netizens credited his Gaz'lam role with steering them away from drugs in real life
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Veteran South African actor Siyabonga Shibe has sparked a wave of nostalgia online after sharing a heartfelt reflection on his career. The post quickly drew an outpouring of responses from fans who grew up watching him on some of the country's most beloved TV productions. Shibe wrote in the caption that set off a flood of memories.
"Ohhh wow, I've been around and still going to be around. I'm so grateful. Who remembers Waxy from Mtunzini.com?"
From Gaz'lam to Mtunzini.com
Shibe's career spans decades, with standout roles on Gaz'lam and Mtunzini.com cementing him as a familiar face in South African homes. While many fans remembered him as Waxy from the latter, a significant number of commenters recalled his portrayal of Sfiso in Gaz'lam, a gritty drama that tackled township life and substance abuse
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The post is a reminder of just how deep Shibe's roots run in South African television, with generations of viewers holding vivid memories of characters he brought to life across different eras of local storytelling.
Fans credit his role with a life-saving warning
Beyond the nostalgia, some fans shared surprisingly personal accounts of how Shibe's performances had a lasting impact on their lives.
@mckenamokoena wrote:
"This character saved my life. I was watching 1 of his episodes, where a fellow actress dies from OD; I got scared watching Kazlam when we're not supposed to. I'm glad I watched dat day bcoz when I got to Jozi I was offered drugs, and I quickly said no thanks. Big ups to you, Mr Shibe, and da grew to our parents. Kazlam was too explicit, but to some of us it was a good warning."
@lindor_mc echoed a similar sentiment with a touch of humour:
"You made me afraid of drugs coz kanjan? Why wawunjeyana? 😭"
@thabsile.mamsomi:
"Mkhaya wam ko 12."
@penny_walker84:
"I remember Sifiso from Gaz'lam. 😂😂😂😂"
@sbuyi001:
"You are so humble."
@tidos407:
"What happened to Bongs from the Mthunzini series? My favourite character was Detective Ndovela."
@nonhlanhlaa_s:
"This guy unayo inswebu ka Menzi Ngubane. 🧐"
Siyabonga Shibe said he was robbed
Legendary actor Siyabonga Shibe sparked a debate on social media over the weekend when he was robbed by unknown women.
The actor, who is famously known for his roles on Scandal! and Uzalo, also opened up about the incident.
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