Roland Mqwebu
Roland Mqwebu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roland Bantubonke Mqwebu 16 January 1941 |
| Died | 28 August 2015 (aged 74) Durban, South Africa |
| Occupations | Actor, musician, businessman, director |
| Years active | 1960s–2015 |
| Spouse | Pinky Mqwebu |
| Children | 4 |
Roland Mqwebu (16 January 1941 – 28 August 2015) was a South African actor known for his role as James Mkhize, an induna and watchman in the sitcom Emzini Wezinsizwa.[1]
Early life
[edit]Mqwebu was born on 16 January 1941 in Inanda, the third of 13 children. He grew up in a Christian family with an interest in music and acting. He learned to play the piano and recorded his own songs, and also performed as a backup singer for Phuzekhemisi.[2]
Career
[edit]Mqwebu appeared in films including Diamante sir Gefahrlich (1965), uDeliwe (1976), and the television series Shaka Zulu (1986). In Shaka Zulu, he served as assistant director and portrayed Ngomane kaMqoboli.[1]
He is best known for his role as Mkhize, an induna and security guard in the sitcom Emzini Wezinsizwa, where he appeared alongside Jerry Phele, Jabulani Nkosi, Vusi Thanda, and Shadrack Ngema.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Mqwebu lived in Belleview Gardens in Durban. He married Pinky Mqwebu, a former teacher, and they had four children. One of his children, Lawrencia, works as a content producer at Ukhozi FM.[3]
Death
[edit]Mqwebu died of kidney failure on 28 August 2015 at Ethekwini Heart Hospital and Heart Centre, aged 74.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Citizen reporter. "Emzini Wezinsizwa's Roland Mqwebu has died". The Citizen. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "TV legend Roland Mqwebu has died!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
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