“Gogo Is the Star”: South Africans Entertained as Family Reenacts ‘Generations: The Legacy’ Scene
- A local TikTok user, Makgotleng Makhubedu, shared a video of himself and his family recreating a popular scene from Generations: The Legacy
- Rising actor Athi Cwele originally delivered the lines in the scene alongside multi-award-winning actress Kgomotso Christopher
- After watching the TikTok clip, several South Africans expressed amusement and commented on the acting
- Briefly News spoke to Makgotleng, who explained how he got his family to participate in the reenactment
Source: TikTok
A young man named Makgotleng Makhubedu delighted TikTok users after posting a video of himself and his family reenacting a dramatic scene from Generations: The Legacy, bringing the classic moment back to life around their dinner table. Their playful performance entertained South Africans, who appreciated their humour and commitment.
Makgotleng shared the clip on the popular social media platform on 29 December 2025 but noted that he waited for the family's Christmas breakfast to recreate the moment. Makgotleng also roped in a young woman and a man to deliver lines while the rest of his family participated as extras.
The scene was originally performed by actor Athi Cwele, who portrays Kamogelo Moroka in the South African soap opera, where he passionately defends his on-screen mother, Kea Moroka, portrayed by multi-award-winning actress Kgomotso Christopher.
Source: TikTok
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Who participated in the reenactment?
While speaking to Briefly News, Makgotleng explained who the people were in his TikTok video:
- His grandmother in red, Queen Segage
- His grandmother's brother, Jimmy Segage
- His cousin, Katlego Segage, was seated next to him
- His uncle, Tebogo Segage
- His sister, Hope Makhubedu, acted as the cameraperson and video editor
When asked about his family's reaction when he suggested they recreate the scene, Makgotleng said:
"At first, they said no, but when I told a white lie and said we would get paid, they said, 'Let’s do it!'"
Generations: The Legacy reenactment amuses Mzansi
Hundreds of social media users flocked to the comment section with their thoughts about the comical reenactment and some of the family members' patience.
@palesatengy asked the young man:
"The grandparents, are they still acting, or are they really concerned?
@moshe_sesame also spoke about the elders, writing:
"The grandparents are just waiting for you to finish so they can eat, honestly."
@segoo.chanelia stated with a laugh:
"Your family is so supportive for agreeing to do this."
@luthanx commented on the delicious food:
"Nah, this is a breakfast straight from an American movie."
@goatedigital told people online:
"Gogo is the star here. Her shock and stare are dusting me."
Watch the TikTok video posted on Makgotleng's account below:
3 Other Generations-related stories
- In another article, Briefly News reported that Generations: The Legacy celebrated 11 years on air, highlighting its success among South African viewers.
- Legendary actor Ronnie Nyakale discussed his return as Cosmo after venturing into a new hustle in epoxy flooring and becoming a Bolt driver.
- Former Generations star Kagiso Rakosa's fans questioned her whereabouts on social media after they missed her on their TV screens.
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