Actress Khabonina Qubeka Praises ‘Shaka ILembe’ Co-star Mpilo Mbatha

• Former Abomama actress Khabonina Qubeka recently commented on actor Mpilo Mbatha's performance on Shaka ILembe
• The actress shared her opinion of Mbatha's portrayal as Mzilikazi on the award-winning series
• Viewers of the multi-award-winning TV show Shaka ILembe applauded actor Mpilo Mbatha after Sunday night's episode

Talented actress Khabonina Qubeka recently praised her co-star Mpilo Mbatha, who plays the character of Mzilikazi on the Mzansi Magic series Shaka ILembe.

The actor Mpilo Mbatha, who stars opposite Zamani Mbatha, impressed fans of the award-winning TV show last Sunday, 10 August 2025.

Zamani exited the show as Nomhlanjana after actor Thembinkosi Mthembu, who played the role of King Dingiswayo.

The former Generations: The Legacy actress, Khabonina Qubeka, applauded the rising star on her X account on Sunday, 10 August 2025.

"We all collectively lost our minds when we saw this man performing. Sonke (all of us) cast, crew, production. We bow, such an honour," wrote the actress.

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Qubeka replied to social media user @keloduma's X post about the Shaka ILembe actor, who plays the character of Mzilikazi.

"We have another generational actor here!," reads the post.

South Africans praise the actor

@lekomdlal commented:

"His talent is incredible! What an outstanding actor! Truly exceptional!👏🏾👏🏾."

@Royal_Pearlette reacted:

"He shook me! He is the best 🙌🏽."

@lekomdlal wrote:

"His performance was outstanding. This is what true acting looks like!👏🏾"

@Madibeng_Chris commented:

"I wish there could be a Mzilikazi spin-off from this."

@Moratuwa2love praised Khabonina and said:

"Lewena (you were also great), your performance💯.Haai Khabo.They must create another series with just you on the lead."

@MsLeloB replied:

"My sis! You guys were on duty on that set! No one was found napping!👏🏾"

@SimonMafohla said:

"Mzilikazi. The one who does not miss."

@uLinxi responded:

"He’s so insanely talented, oh, my days😭."

@nene_sicelo said:

"What a talent my skat, (love). It was a top-notch performance ❤️❤️."

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@SimonMafohla reacted:

"Mzikilazi. No wonder Shaka made him his general. He does not miss a target."

@OwethuWeek commented:

"He has done justice to the role, and the tone of his voice is commanding."

Mpilo Mbatha: TV roles

The rising star Mpilo Mbatha, who is famously known for playing Michael on SABC3's cancelled TV show, The Estate ,recently landed a doctor role on Mzansi Wethu's latest telenovela Home Coming.

He stars opposite his Shaka ILembe co-star Thembinkosi Mthembu on Home Coming.

The actor also played the character of Melusi on 1Magic's award-winning TV show, The River, and portrayed the role of Khaya Bhoza on Showmax's popular TV show, Empini.

SA stars chuckle at the G-strings made during Shaka iLembe

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Mzansi Magic shared how many G-strings were made for the actors of the Shaka iLembe TV show.

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The channel shared on its Instagram post on Sunday, 22 June 2025, evening that over 5000 G-strings were created.

South Africans and actors from the popular drama series couldn't contain their laughter over the post.

Source: Briefly News