| Menzi Ngubane | |
| Birth Place: | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Birth Date: | 28 August 1964 |
| Death Place: | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Spouse: | |
| Awards: | 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards |
| Years Active: | 19892021 |
| Children: | 4 |
Menzi Ngubane (28 August 1964 – 13 March 2021)[1] was a South African actor, best known for playing the role of Sibusiso Dlomo in the soap opera Generations[2] from 2003 to 2014. Ngubane played numerous roles on other South African TV shows, including Yizo Yizo, Ashes to Ashes, Gold Diggers, and Heist.[3] [4] In 2016, he joined the cast of the television drama series Isibaya, playing a taxi firm manager with a dubious past.[5]
Ngubane appeared in a number of South African films, including How to Steal 2 Million, alongside John Kani, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo. The film won Best Picture at the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards.[6]
He won SAFTa award for Best Actor in Isibaya.[7]
He was married to Sikelelwa Sishuba.[8] [9] [10] Ngubane suffered ill health for a number of years including receiving a kidney transplant leading up to his death.
Ngubane died from a stroke on 13 March 2021, aged 56.[11] Three days after his death, his 90-year-old father Ndodeni Ngubane also died. They were both buried together, their funeral took place at their home in Ladysmith.[12]