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
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
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.
Personal life
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
Mqwebu died of kidney failure on 28 August 2015 at Ethekwini Heart Hospital and Heart Centre, aged 74.[4]
References
- 1 2 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.