Roland Mqwebu

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Born
Roland Bantubonke Mqwebu

16 January 1941
Died28 August 2015 (aged 74)
Durban, South Africa
OccupationsActor, musician, businessman, director
Yearsactive1960s–2015
Roland Mqwebu
Born
Roland Bantubonke Mqwebu

16 January 1941
Died28 August 2015 (aged 74)
Durban, South Africa
OccupationsActor, musician, businessman, director
Years active1960s–2015
SpousePinky Mqwebu
Children4

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]

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.[citation needed]

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