Award-Winning Actor Jason Willemse Opens Up About ‘Amalanga Awafani’ Role
- Jason Willemse officially joined the cast of SABC 1's Amalanga Awafani for its second season
- Willemse, who is widely recognised for his role in Scandal!, opened up about his experience on set
- The award-winning actor said he was excited for fans to see what his character gets up to in the hit series
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South African actor Jason Willemse is stepping into new territory with a highly anticipated role on SABC 1's popular drama series, Amalanga Awafani. The award-winning actor has officially joined the show's second season, and by all accounts, he's already feeling right at home.
Taking to his official Instagram page, Willemse described the career move as nothing short of a blessing. "Joining the Amalanga Awafani family has been such a blessing!" he wrote, giving fans a glimpse into how the transition has felt.
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Willemse on the warmth behind the camera
The actor plays Qhawe, a well-educated man who holds a university degree but chooses to channel his ambitions into entrepreneurship, specifically by owning and running a local driving school. It's a layered character, and Willemse seems deeply invested in bringing him to life.
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Speaking on the atmosphere on set, he shared that the experience has been overwhelmingly positive from the very start.
"From day one, the energy on set has been pure love and warmth. It truly feels like home every time I step in front of the camera," he said.
He also took a moment to acknowledge the people who made the transition smooth, expressing gratitude to the production team for their belief in him.
"I'm deeply grateful to the producer and the entire production team for believing in me and trusting me with this journey. Heartfelt thanks to everyone on set for making me feel so welcome," Willemse added.
The news arrives months after the troubling reports that the cast had gone unpaid for months.
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A career built on acclaimed local roles
Willemse is no stranger to South African television screens. Many viewers will recognise him from his portrayal of Cameron Jansen on e.tv's beloved soapie Scandal!, as well as his work on uBettina Wethu.
His performance on uBettina Wethu earned him a nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) in 2023, a milestone that underlined his growing profile in the industry. The following year, in 2024, he picked up the Rising Star of the Year award at the Zikomo Africa Awards, cementing his place as one of the more compelling actors of his generation.
Fans can catch Willemse in his new role on Amalanga Awafani weekdays at 18:30 on SABC 1, or stream episodes via the SABC+ platform.
Watch his Amalanga Awafani debut below.
eTV announces major timeslot changes
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared an announcement from eTV, confirming its updated schedule, with two popular shows getting new time slots.
The revised schedule takes effect from November, reshuffling the full primetime line-up.
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