Popular actor Mlungisi Mathe is set to return to Umkhokha: The Curse on Mzansi Magic, reprising his role as Sibusiso Maphalala.Entertainment commentator Jabu McDonald confirmed Mathe’s comeback in the hit faith-based telenovela.Mathe took a break in 2023 when the storyline saw Nkanyiso Mchunu’s character, Mlungisi, take his own life.
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In the show’s plot, Mamzobe (portrayed by Deli Malinga) blamed Sibusiso for her son Mlungisi’s tragic death, which aired on September 22.
The character Mlungisi, who led the Mvelase church, died after a night out with his brothers and best friend Sibusiso, leaving Mamzobe convinced that Sibusiso had influenced him against his half-brother Siphamandla.
Mlungisi Mathe is also known for his memorable role as Emkay in SABC1’s Skeem Saam, where he played the friend of Fanie Maseremule, who was killed by Lehasa in 2021.Mlungisi Mathe is a South African actor who currently plays the role of Emkay in the SABC 1 soapie Skeem Saam. He is also a Mashandi singer known in musical circles as Skhandi Boy. On Skeem Saam, Emkay is a promiscuous young man, but he claims that in reality, he is different. How far valid is that claim? Let’s find out as we explore the Mlungisi Mathe Biography.
Mlungisi Mathe Profile Summary
Skhandi
Skhandi: Image source @Instagram
Real Name : Mlungisi Bafana Mathe
Gender: Male
Date of Birth:14 July 1990
Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actor, Singer
TV Shows: Skeem Saam, Rhythm City
Instagram: @skhandi_kid
Net Worth: US$150 000
Where is Mlungisi Mathe originally from?
Emkay
Emkay: Image source @Instagram
Mlungisi Mathe was born and bred in Zonkizizwe, Katlehong, near Johannesburg on the East Rand of Gauteng. He was raised in a Christian home by his parents together with two other siblings. Since childhood, Mlungisi loved participating in church activities, and as he grew up, he began participating in church activities till he became a youth leader for his church. Mlungisi gradually became serious with worshipping God till he decided to become a Pastor.
When did Mlungisi Mathe get a breakthrough?