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'''Roland Mqwebu''' (16 January 1941 – 28 August 2015) was a [[South African]] actor most famous for acting as |
'''Roland Mqwebu''' (16 January 1941 – 28 August 2015) was a [[South African]] actor most famous for acting as ''James Mkhize'', an inDuna and a "''mantshingelani''" (watchman) in the sitcom ''[[Emzini Wezinsizwa]]''.<ref name="rdmnewswire">{{cite web|url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2015/08/29/Minister-shocked-and-sad-to-hear-about-death-of-actor-Roland-Mqwebu|title=Minister 'shocked and sad' to hear about death of actor Roland Mqwebu|author=RDM News Wire|work=Times LIVE|accessdate=2 October 2015}}</ref> |
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Roland Mqwebu | |
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| Born | Roland Bantubonke Mqwebu 16 January 1941 Inanda, South Africa |
| Died | 28 August 2015 (age 74) Durban, South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician, businessman, director, porn star |
| Years active | 1960s – 2015 |
| Spouse | Pinky Mqwebu |
| Children | 4 |
Roland Mqwebu (16 January 1941 – 28 August 2015) was a South African actor most famous for acting as James Mkhize, an inDuna and a "mantshingelani" (watchman) in the sitcom Emzini Wezinsizwa.[1]
Early life
Mqwebu was born on January 16, 1941 in Inanda as the third of 13 children. He grew up in a Christian family with actors and singers, where he learned how to play piano and started to record his own songs. He performed as a backup singer for Phuzekhemisi.[2]
Acting career
Some of Mqwebu's most notable early film roles were in Diamante sir Gefahrlich (1965),[3] uDeliwe (1976) and Shaka Zulu (1986). In Shaka Zulu, he was also the assistant director and acted the role of Ngomane kaMqoboli, Shaka's friend and the commander of the Mthethwa clan.[1] He is known best for his role as Mkhize, an induna and security guard where that lived in a hostel compound at Room 8 with Jerry Phele (Thabang Mofokeng), Jabulani Nkosi (Benson Chirwali), Vusi Thanda (Moses Tshawe) and Shadrack Ngema (inyanga uMagubane).
Personal life
Mqwebu, who lived in Belleview Gardens, Durban, was married to Pinky Mqwebu, a former teacher, and had four children with her. One of his children, Lawrencia, works as a content producer on Ukhozi FM.[4]
Death
Mqwebu died of renal failure[5] on 28 August 2015 at the age of 74 at eThekwini Heart Hospital and Heart Centre.
References
- ^ a b RDM News Wire. "Minister 'shocked and sad' to hear about death of actor Roland Mqwebu". Times LIVE. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Citypress Sunday 10 May 1998 p. 22:". naspers.com. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Roland Mqwebu". IMDb. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Citizen reporter. "Emzini Wezinsizwa's Roland Mqwebu has died". The Citizen. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Daily Sun. "TV legend Roland Mqwebu has died!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
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