We Miss You, Where Are You?

May 3, 2011 by  

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The Entertainment Industry launches new faces every time and when we have a new kid on the block, then we are bound to have those who choose to quit the industry & just disappear, or those who get kicked out by it. We also have the veterans of the game and it’s those that have managed to stay on top of their game simply by either luck, chance, blessings, talent, fate or by any means necessary. (We will do an article on them too, just to encourage them to keep going)

I decided to compile a list of those that left a mark in the industry and would love to see back on our screens doing what they are good or bad at. It’s quiet strange that 99% of the people on my list were on Soapies. These are the people who at some point made our jaws drop. I know some of them might have chosen other avenues but guys we miss you,where are you?

Dini Nondumo

At some point he was considered one of the hottest men in the Industry. He played the role of Tendai on Backstage and went on to steal more hearts as Vuyo Nogabu on Generations. Last time I saw him on TV was the day Vuyo came to take Lumka to London.

Zolile Nokwe/Tafadzwa Kuuya:

Don’t know which name to use because naye he used both. He was Noah on Generations, the guy who almost got married to his own twin sister. There were days when he used to drive me up the wall but the most memorable moments for me were his scenes with Khaya Motene. Where are you TafaZoli?

Charl Timotheus:


I think Ziggy was such eye candy. I used to enjoy watching him on Backstage and there was always something new ngaye nje. Memorable moments for me were the days Ziggy was dating Keketso which was played buy Katlego Danke and  when Backstage brought in his ‘twin brother’.

Carlo Radebe:

This dude was classic. A lot of people hated his voice but that’s what kept me glued to the screen for Backstage. Duke was a business man and a hard core criminal,very street wise. But the day he faked his own death and just rose from the dead when people were mourning him takes the trophy. The last time I saw him on screen, he was playing some side kick to another criminal on the drama A Place Called Home.

Keren Tahor.

Nirvana was EVIL on Scandal. From stalking people,lies,backstabbing and crushing on the married Stan to an extent of stealing his sperm? Hai drama shem. She played that part so well pity I never got to see her again except on that Life Insurance Policy commercial with Joey Rasdien. I hear she is from Israel,I guess that explains that sexy accent.

Camilla Waldman:

Another evil madam this one. I fell in love with her on Gaz’ Lam and that was before she went on to play Anne De Villiers on Generations. Heheheh the 1st thing that comes to mind was when she took control of Busi. SMH

Rudeboy Paul Mnisi:

I remember Lelo & myself used to have a crush on Rudi. There was just something about him. He had ubuntu this guy. He was good in everything he did: Radio, Music and presenting Lilizela Mlilizeli. He went on to present The Kids Are Alright but I must say I felt like he lost his Mojo the day he cut his dreadlocks. I have searched everywhere for him with no luck, not even on Twitter.

Mandisa Nakana.

Former Yo Tv presenter. OMW this gal was always surrounded by drama. Rumours of her being in a relationship with both Rudi & Badboy at the same time. She was also rumoured to have fallen pregnant during her presenting on YO-TV. Poor child, it was too much. I must say Mandisa made YO TV worth waching. She was good. I last saw her presenting some grave yard online casino kinda game show. She is now Mandisa Nakana- Taylor.

Mandla Hlatshwayo:

Heheheh this Siphiwe made dating older women so attractive shem. His relationship with Zinzi on Generations was the isht. I heard he is now a DJ, no idea where? We miss you on TV Mandla.

Pamela Nomvete:

I have absolutely nothing to say about Ntsiki. We all know how brilliant this woman was. Where is she bandla?

Abena Ayivor:

I remember her mainly for her role as Lerato on Generations. I can’t believe this lady has disappeared just like that? I hope she is still acting wherever she is because we wouldn’t want to talk about talent gone to waste.

Portia Joel:

Portia Portia Portia. Do you guys remember Sonny Jacobs in Generations? I had no idea that he is Portia’s father. She played Randy Adams on Generations and was at some point in a relationship with Bradley. I then saw her on Home Affairs in a small-nyana role. It’s sad to see young talent disappearing without a trace. Portia, waar ookal jy is.. weet dat jy ge-mis word.

Chichi Letswalo:

She is known for that husky voice of hers that some people loved. Thinking back to her days on Backstage, it was rumored that she was in a relationship with Leroy Gopal on and off screen. On Generations she played the evil Zandi chick that kidnapped Lumka. Chichi is a good presenter too. We miss her.

Leroy Gopal:

This Zimbabwean born actor reminds me of Akin Omotoso. So laid back but straight to the point. His role on Backstage stood out. Those who watched the movie Yellow Card where he played a soccer player will agree with me when I say ‘there goes talent’

Charity Sehlohole:

Wow! The first time I saw Charity on TV, she was on Teens On A Tight Rope with Lesego & that Queeneth chick. She went on to Yizo Yizo and made all the Supatsela guys lose their minds. The role she played on Mzansi was the best for me but I’m sure most of you remember her as Thandeka Mashaba on Generations. It’s sad that her so called ‘friends’ have been running to the papers saying she is/was suffering in the UK. We want you on our screens gal. There is no place like home.

Loyiso Mangena:

Chippa made his mark on Backstage and I will never forget his fights with Duke. He then moved to music,  joined forces with Mzambiya but he has gone quiet again. To think he presented Ba Kae? and now we are asking ourselves gore yena o ko kae?

Well, there are a lot of our stars that we would love to see on TV again. Xolile Tshabalala, Felicity Shiba, Thembi Skosana, Pushy Pushy, V-Mash, Stephina Zwane, Thobi Mkhwanazi etc.

Which other ones come to your minds guys? Let’s go down memory lane.

By Kiki Marli ©

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69 Comments on "We Miss You, Where Are You?"

  1. Jellytot on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:43 am 

    First! Cant sleep, deadline. Let me read

  2. Jellytot on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:53 am 

    Abena acted on isidingo as barkers daughter. Honestly i dont have the liver to be in entertainment, one minute you are a star, next, poof! Gone! It must be nice to follow your dreams tho, but hai im ok with being a corporate slave for now. A regular pay cheque is comforting

  3. Kagi on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:54 am 

    When I saw the heading I was expecting the Chicco’s lyrics here
    .. Anyway moving ryt along my first comment on JC…..,
    Just few days ago my sis and I were watching the siblings kissing on Rhythm city and this Tafadzwa Kuuya came up in the conversation. I hope o shavile ko ateng tjo that pic..
    Would’nt mind watching Chichi and Leroy , the rest must just go into hibernation ..

    Xolile Tshabalala is on Jacob’s Cross mos ko Mzansi Magic

  4. Jellytot on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:55 am 

    Chichi was awesome in the wedding show, such chemistry between her and the bald white guy. They should bring her and that show back

  5. Thabiso on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:55 am 

    Wow this list is on point!!! I miss Pamela Nomvete the most.

    Ba kae hle????

  6. snapshot on Tue, 3rd May 2011 1:05 am 

    The woman who played Ethel on Velaphi and the guy who played Kokobela don’t remember the name of the drama

  7. blndkay on Tue, 3rd May 2011 1:06 am 

    That list is on point, they are terribly missed. I believe we’ll be seeing Leroy Gopal on the new SA movie- Night Drive. Starring Chris (Isidingo’s Len Cooper) in the leading role.

  8. softnfree on Tue, 3rd May 2011 1:27 am 

    Gosh u just rose the dead
    #R.I.P#
    (Return if possible)

  9. Mr Law on Tue, 3rd May 2011 5:24 am 

    oh!! we do miss them, from backstage 2 generation where ever their are please cum back!!!

  10. Uthando on Tue, 3rd May 2011 5:42 am 

    Keren was on intersexions acted as cousin and a supervisor on tht indian couple scene.

    Duke I saw him on Soul City burning the houses down acting all crazy.

    Tht Zimbabwen’ Guy saw him on tht Game store celebrating 40 years adverts.

    Xolile Shabalala is on tht Rama ad as a super mom.
    I mic Pamela Nomvete kakhulu and ngempela guys where a u?

  11. Makgotso on Tue, 3rd May 2011 6:35 am 

    We miss them indeed so much talent gone to waste no man the producction companies must do something

    Do you still remember the lady that played Dudu in generations and she had a role in rhythm city I miss her acting bandla

  12. lolington kwaaa on Tue, 3rd May 2011 6:52 am 

    hawu kodwa @snapshot!!!!!!!!!!!!
    You have just made my dull morning shift! bwagagagagagagagagagagagaga!! Ethel on Velaphi (“Birds are swimming, fishes are flying”)? umvusaphi? next thing you are gona be saying Nombi!

  13. lolington kwaaa on Tue, 3rd May 2011 6:52 am 

    Oh and Kiki, this list is on point!!!

  14. Kell on Tue, 3rd May 2011 7:05 am 

    ‘To think he presented ‘Ba Kae?’ and now we yena o ko kae? LOL!
    Heard Chichi Overseas trying to hit it BIG that side… Pamela Nomvete must return to TV and quick… I miss her.

  15. Cbo on Tue, 3rd May 2011 7:19 am 

    Tholi B presented Ba kae and not Loyiso, *goes back to studing* I’m writing Accounting today, well spent study break on Jc. Thanks k!

  16. Kell on Tue, 3rd May 2011 7:24 am 

    Cbo, before you had a TV… Chippa was the presenter of ‘Ba Kae?’ K, thanks, bye!

  17. Mmaditaba on Tue, 3rd May 2011 7:39 am 

    @Kell tjo uv just set my tombst0ne! #deathofme Kwaaaaaaaa

    i wonda why the m0st talented people i.e Pamela Nomvete have to disapear while the foul are glued on our screens.

  18. lethu522 on Tue, 3rd May 2011 7:39 am 

    lol @softnfree says:
    Gosh u just rose the dead
    #R.I.P#
    (Return if possible)..Death of me…so oN point kiki..i mis them all wow…ba ko kae vele

  19. Goss Fairy on Tue, 3rd May 2011 7:39 am 

    :lol: Kell…before Cbo had a tv neh?? Kwakwa.
    I also miss Trevor Bamba/Yamba.

    Shem whatever happened to simunye presenters!!?
    What’s Zandi Nhlapo currently doing? Oh that woman…i loved her waitse. I wanted to be just like her when i was growing up.

  20. Makgotso on Tue, 3rd May 2011 7:44 am 

    @Kell dood ha ha ha

    Why talented people disappear like kuthi abantu abanetalente elincane bathole amarole left right centre. Xolile that Rama ad doesn’t do her justice aowa.

  21. lebza4sh0 on Tue, 3rd May 2011 7:51 am 

    Oh wow Kiki your list is on point, we actually miss them, where are you guys vele? I hope some of them are working behind the scenes and on production. Hai this industry is a bit tough

  22. soul sista on Tue, 3rd May 2011 7:54 am 

    Oh nice one @Kiki.
    Where are most of the Simunye continuity presenters like Dicksy something, Vusi Twala I see his “movies” on Msanzi Magic.

    This one is just random :arrow: Happy Sindane

  23. Kiki on Tue, 3rd May 2011 8:02 am 

    @Goss Fairy,I can slap myself for forgetting Trevor Yamba. Thank you thank you for remembering him. I wonder what happened to him. He had the most beautiful eyes & lips. Lol

    Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa @Kell just killed me. Ku tough.

    Welcome back guys. Hope yall enjoyed your holidays.

  24. GA on Tue, 3rd May 2011 8:30 am 

    Abena Ayver and Pamela Nomvete…i get Chills just looking at their pics recalling their great delievery on screen.

    Heee, nna ne, i fell inlove with Camilla Waldman on this drama that played when i was in high school…”The Res” i believe it was called, i remember Melusi Yeni was also in there. I loved her character, she was a sweet lady, the total opposite of Anne on generations, to the extent i never quite accepted her role as Anne, to me she will always be that sweet varsity music teacher who was so “Zen-ish”.

    And yebo yes, nami i loved Duke’s accent on Backstage.

  25. Kiki on Tue, 3rd May 2011 8:40 am 

    @Makgotso says ….. “Do you still remember the lady that played Dudu in generations and she had a role in rhythm city I miss her acting bandla”

    Dont stress Makgotso,uDudu wakho omuhle aka Refiloe Seseane will be joining another Soapie soon. *scoop*

    Lol @ SoulSista looking for Happy Sindane.

  26. GA on Tue, 3rd May 2011 8:47 am 

    tjo wena Soul Sista, i have also been thinking about Happy Sindane lately, even googled him and re read his sad story. I reeeeeealy wonder where he is…i miss him….*chuckles*, okay maybe not, but i wonder where he is shem.

  27. Ntajingah on Tue, 3rd May 2011 9:05 am 

    I only miss Pamela Nomvete…

  28. Nalizo on Tue, 3rd May 2011 9:24 am 

    Another person I miss that was not mentiones is Bonnie Mbuli Henna.I think she is talented that one.

  29. Lela on Tue, 3rd May 2011 9:29 am 

    Dini went corporate,he is a CEO/MD of some accounting firm or something along those lines but he is doing very well.

  30. Lela on Tue, 3rd May 2011 9:31 am 

    Rudeboy was presenting some kiddies show and I saw Duke ayi Judge on Sokhulu and Parteners if I’m not mistaken.

  31. Nthoentle on Tue, 3rd May 2011 9:53 am 

    Ya we miss em dearly
    Shem ChiChi is apparently ko Brooklyn in the US struggling like crazy, why she left at the peak of her career God knows. I think she would have been as big as Bonang now if not bigger

    I LOVE Charity bathong!! I met her years ago ko Divine Lounge while I was still studying ko RAU, I went all groupie on her and she told me I was beautiful. Iyooo she made my year shem, I kept telling everyone that story, I think I even annoyed a few. Kwaaaaa

  32. mbulela on Tue, 3rd May 2011 10:03 am 

    Last i heard was that chichi’s American dream was not working out well.lady had the most amazing hips for a thin lady and her voice was simply orgasmic.the chemistry and skill of the presenters of the wedding show was world class. I hear Xolile is going to be in a new soap coming soon. I hope Faye will be there too.she brings out the best in Xolile :-)

  33. Mapakisha on Tue, 3rd May 2011 10:18 am 

    Dini Nondumo rocked my world back ko backstage, but the last i saw him ne a pakile ho mpheta so…
    Keren Tahor, this woman’s accent is killa, been wondering where she’s from. She was on Jacob’s Cross not so long ago but they killed her.
    I hope Abena Ayivor comes back to our screens too, she got mad talent that one..
    Leroy Gopal i had a crush on him, guess it disappeared with him.

  34. Botshelo on Tue, 3rd May 2011 10:22 am 

    Carlo has lost his sex appeal, when I compare Duke and the guy on a place called home. ai no! being srcuffy aint working for him shem!

    thanks for a nice blog mam, you are on point. pity i cant seem to remember any oth

  35. Mapakisha on Tue, 3rd May 2011 10:25 am 

    Lmao @ SoulSista & Happy Sindane… I wonder o kae

  36. Nthoentle on Tue, 3rd May 2011 10:26 am 

    @Kell-kwaaaaa u made my day, plus I’m busy studying my head is spinning.

    @Goss Fairy-Zandi Nhlapo went corporate,she is/was the marketing what what ko Momentum.

  37. mzuaqe on Tue, 3rd May 2011 10:28 am 

    Thanks @MskyeMarley
    #TeamHasBeens

  38. Sweet soul on Tue, 3rd May 2011 10:48 am 

    @Lebza4sho..was that you on headlines interviewed by Khuli?

  39. GTI on Tue, 3rd May 2011 11:02 am 

    Anne de Villiers le Ntsiki bathong, I will never forget them

  40. LadyM on Tue, 3rd May 2011 11:22 am 

    I loved Zandi Nhlapo during her Simunye days.
    Loved Mandisa on YoTv :-)
    Pamela Nomvete- loved her to bits on generations, when it stil had substance. she should return but go to Isidingo. Generations will cramp her style
    Shem ChiChi- she must just Khumbul’ekhaya. We cud do with that husky voice

  41. D'light on Tue, 3rd May 2011 11:30 am 

    OMW u jst took me back 2 high school; Dini, Rudeboy & Loyiso (& many others nt on this list) lolest I had a crush on all of them, there was something about dreadlocks which jst made me drip!
    Nice1 Kiki!

  42. slender sa hlago on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:22 pm 

    *Pamela Nomvete is back in the UK, she does theater there…
    *Mandisa Taylor is also living in the UK with hubby and two kids and she is presenting a kiddies show atleast she is embracing the English with her presence on their tv Screens…
    *Charity Sehlohole the so called rumours were true, she was having it hard, she has a toddler and because of the child is a citizen there she probably has her papers now… It’s really sad that people with talent make hasty decisions for the wrong reasons.

    Kiki thanks for taking me back to memory lane…Take me away awuuuuuu Rudeboy love him…

  43. lele011 on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:32 pm 

    I miss Chichi Letswalo, i loved the wedding show she used to present with the white guy forgot his name.

  44. nan on Tue, 3rd May 2011 12:48 pm 

    wandikhumbuza intsuku zam zakudala

  45. ThendoR on Tue, 3rd May 2011 1:13 pm 

    Camilla Waldman is on Binnelarndas. Pamela’s husband ruined her. He was abusive and made her quit Generations, she didn’t bounce backl from that. She was on Muvhango but it was never the same. I think Mandisa in the UK

  46. mamamia on Tue, 3rd May 2011 1:14 pm 

    You forgot Bonnie and Uyanda Henna. They’re not really back.

  47. LadyM on Tue, 3rd May 2011 1:33 pm 

    “there was something about dreadlocks which jst made me drip!”—-> D’light i feel you! i LOVED Hlomla coz of his dreads yerrr!! i never thot he wil look any hotter without them but he is more yummier now.

    @ThendoR some husbands mara? he is jealous. nxa!

  48. Lehakoe on Tue, 3rd May 2011 2:26 pm 

    lol @ before you had a tv .
    I remember how MAD i was over Rude Boy. The only issue of the YMag I ever bought was the 1 that had him on the cover. Oooohhhh Modimo!! I’d just sit and admire the whole day esp throughout Accounting in high school. The mag was then confiscated. Mxim

    nice list by the way. Very well composed.

  49. Nthoentle on Tue, 3rd May 2011 2:54 pm 

    @Mamamia-shem the Henna’s-their story is a sad one shem.

  50. soul sista on Tue, 3rd May 2011 3:05 pm 

    Going down memory lane, next time @kiki make it about JC bloggers.

    Gol @Lehakoe’s Ymag

  51. Vesa on Tue, 3rd May 2011 3:10 pm 

    Aaaaaahhh….ba kae vele?

  52. Zeal on Tue, 3rd May 2011 3:22 pm 

    Yoh!! I remember Charity from that one episode ya Yizo Yizo, she was a girl from some other school!! When she got off the bus they played it ka slow motion, too damn hot!!

  53. Nkey.. on Tue, 3rd May 2011 3:28 pm 

    Lol….Kiki akakhohlwa maan! Nice to see all the faces that I personally totally 4gotten.I remember how me and my Sis use to adore Mandisa,Yhooo Paul Mnisi wakewanghlanyisa.Sad he decided to cutt of his Bongos,We would have been twins now.

    Charity finally decided to go abroad.Last shes was zula zuling nge gown around 12pm in Chestervill.went throught all the comments and it was Lolz all the way.Thanks Kiki this is really Lovely.Hahahahaha!!! Creativity Ntombazana.

  54. KewlGal on Tue, 3rd May 2011 3:42 pm 

    Yazi wena Kiki andiyaz ba yinton ingxaki yakho nabantu bam, ngu 2pac, ngu Kymani ngok ngu Rudeboy.. ha a sana ndiyakcela maan pls…. *walks past*

  55. mamamia on Tue, 3rd May 2011 3:42 pm 

    @Nthoentle – yes their story is sad but i still don’t understand how they plan to stick to their ‘no kissing’ clause, i mean the entertainment industry is virtually about s3x!

    Offtopic – Your girl B is having a doccie made about her rise to fame… should be interesting.

  56. MashDiva on Tue, 3rd May 2011 4:15 pm 

    Wow i loved this blog very nice Kiki. I wonder what happened to the Channel O crew, Candy Litchefields-dandala, Mimi K and the rest I used to think they were so cool.

  57. Sarafina on Tue, 3rd May 2011 6:34 pm 

    I love Chichi on that wedding show and that white guy is Ed Jordan. Great list.

  58. Diamond on Tue, 3rd May 2011 10:17 pm 

    oh God i love i love Pamela Nomvete pls come back tuu,,

  59. Weiss on Tue, 3rd May 2011 11:33 pm 

    I dont mean 2 hate, but if I sound like Im hating then, what the hell. But personally I couldnt careless if sum people on this list r acting/presenting sumwhere in Libya. Like 4 instance this Nokwe guy, I dont miss him at all so Libya could be a nice place to wake him up a bit & I will hope he starts acting 4 real.

  60. Luyah on Tue, 3rd May 2011 11:53 pm 

    nyc one Kiki
    Leroy Gopal recently featured in a South Aftican movie called Night Drive, released this year March i think, so his still out and about.
    i mic chippa aka Loyiso Mangena had a huge crush on him!! and Chichi she looks good
    Yoh!! I remember Charity from that one episode ya Yizo Yizo, she was a girl from some other school!! When she got off the bus they played it ka slow motion, too damn hot!!.. @Zeal i also rememba this scene, dont knw whether it was Javas who went gaga ove ha!! classic
    ay u r reali taking us bk Kiki

  61. Dj Y on Wed, 4th May 2011 6:49 am 

    mhmmm Tafi Kuuya, i still like. Last i heard was jus voice overs…

  62. Lex on Wed, 4th May 2011 7:34 am 

    Rude Boy Paul ne…tjo, what a beauty. I had such a crush on him. Same with Loyiso Mangena. I even asked about him a week ago on my fb status. I wonder where that pretty Felicity Shiba is.

  63. Yandisa on Wed, 4th May 2011 10:25 am 

    First ever post *takes a moment*, okay now thats done, Charl Timotheus has moved behind the camera these days and is part of the Scandal directing team. I guess he was like his character Ziggy who wanted to be a director.

  64. chilled sweet lemonade on Wed, 4th May 2011 10:38 am 

    loved tendai…..so much potential!!!

  65. bbb on Wed, 4th May 2011 2:54 pm 

    Zolile Nokwe/Tafadzwa Kuuya he is in Cape Town living in wood stock he is just so down and not ayoba at all, two weeks ago I bumped into the guy in long street.

  66. Q-tee on Wed, 4th May 2011 3:31 pm 

    Mandisa Nakana, I used to love that girl, she went to London, married a white man, and last time I googled her she was presenting kids show in London.
    That Leroy Gopal guy (I didn’t even know his name)I think its him that plays a truck driver in Paradise Stop.
    Ntsiki lost her mojo when he left generations, I last saw her on Muvhango and she was not looking good.

    @Kiki I think you forgot that British Guy Hakeem Kae Kazim (of Mazinyo.Q fame), I met his brother in Germany and he says he’s doing well as an actor in the US. big up to him.

    Do you guys notice that when actors leave generations it’s like the end of the road for them. *sad*

  67. Squeeza on Thu, 5th May 2011 6:39 pm 

    Well, I the last time Mandisa Nakana and she was working as a cashier at sainsbury supermarket in farnham surrey uk. She does present on a kiddies channel once in a while but mind you UK is not like africa where they pay large sums of money to appear on tv some of the people get the minimum wage.

  68. ally on Wed, 10th Aug 2011 7:03 pm 

    do u guys still remember a gal called Entle frgotn hr surname used 2 presnt yo tv/ws it kideo…
    and wht happened 2 young generations?Naledi sarah-lee’s 1st daughter who got lost whle wth hr uncle at the beach & Lendiwe the 1 who died of Aids?
    Endrew-Glen Majozi’s son?
    NICE 1 KIKI

  69. ally on Wed, 10th Aug 2011 7:07 pm 

    xolile is n a new drama{FALLEN}SABC-1 thursdays
    thy are misd

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