Menzi Ngubane (28 August 1964 – 13 March 2021)[1] was a South African actor, best known for playing the role of Sibusiso Dlomo in the soap opera Generations[2] from 2003 to 2014. Ngubane played numerous roles on other South African TV shows, including Yizo Yizo, Ashes to Ashes, Gold Diggers, and Heist.[3][4] In 2016, he joined the cast of the television drama series Isibaya, playing a taxi firm manager with a dubious past.[5]
Menzi Ngubane | |
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| Born | Menzi Ngubane (1964-08-28)28 August 1964 Ladysmith, South Africa |
| Died | 13 March 2021(2021-03-13) (aged 56) Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–2021 |
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| Spouse(s) | Lerato Sidibe
(m. 2009; div. 2013)Sikelelo Sishuba (m. 2013) |
| Children | 4 |
Ngubane appeared in a number of South African films, including How to Steal 2 Million, alongside John Kani, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo.[3] The film won Best Picture at the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards.[6]
He won SAFTa award for Best Actor in Isibaya.[7]
He was married to Sikelelwa Sishuba.[8][9][10] Ngubane suffered ill health for a number of years including receiving a kidney transplant leading up to his death.
Ngubane died from a stroke on 13 March 2021, aged 56.[11] Three days after his death, his 90 year old father Ndodeni Ngubane also died. They were both buried together, their funeral took place at their home in Ladysmith.[12]