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4 March 2021

Mzali Wami: Sibongile is the character that viewers love to hate

Nolwazi Ngubeni has received a lot of love for her performance as the villain Sibongile. Could this role win her another SAFTA?

By Xabiso Ngqabe

In the early stages of the storyline, Sibongile was simply a woman desperate to become a mom. But as the show progressed, Sibongile evolves into a conniving woman who, surprisingly enough, has won the favour of many viewers.

Let’s take a look at the reasons why the audience loves to hate Sibongile so much.

A liar and an evil person

Sibongile harbours a secret that no one else knows. She stole a woman’s child on the same day she lost her unborn child. She has been lying to her husband and now, the past comes to haunt her as the truth about this dark secret she’s been hiding for years slowly unravels.

Viewers couldn’t contain their hate for all the secrets she’s kept, but at the same time, viewers love how well Nolwazi Ngubeni has handled this role.

Sibongile will lie and do whatever she has to do to ensure she does not lose Ntokozo. She will stop at nothing to get herself in a better position than her nemesis, Joyce.

Just when you thought all of the odds are stacked up against her, Sibongile surprises us with yet another conniving plan up her sleeve. She does all this with a beautiful smile on her face so that you almost forget all the evil things she’s done in the past.

NolwaziNgubeni/ Sibongile is killing this role. The way she brings out the intense emotions out of her character 🙌🏾 #MzaliWam pic.twitter.com/pZ4WXG1uxe

— Nolali 👠🇿🇦👠 (@Amza_5) February 22, 2021

#MzaliWam Sibongile is a lying B!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Thula Sindi (@thulasindi) February 27, 2021

#MzaliWam I hate Sibongile with all my 💔

— Nangale Tshaka (@Nanga_D) February 22, 2021

An award-winning performance

Nolwazi’s return to the small screen has been enthusiastically received by audiences, especially those who recognise her from before. The compliments have been trickling in from all corners of social media.

You have no idea how excited I am that @NolwaziNgubeni is acting again. Ah man! #MzaliWam 🔥

— 🌈Nokuthula Mavuso (@NoxNonozi) January 8, 2021

@NolwaziNgubeni thank you for the work you are doing on #MzaliWam . Its an absolute joy to watch

— Pakamisa Zwedala (@PakamisaZ) March 1, 2021

HIGHLIGHT: SAFTA-Winning actress & casting director @NolwaziNgubeni is shaking things up with her role as Sibongile in #MzaliWam

She continues to deliver a brilliant performance as a villain in this hard-hitting drama series on Mzansi Magic (Channel 161) at 8PM every Monday. pic.twitter.com/DWAF1VPS8v

— TV Mzansi (@TvMzansi) February 28, 2021

Thankful acknowledgement

The actress, who’s also a casting director to some of our favourite TV shows, acknowledges the love she’s been receiving from this role. She also hopes that viewers will continue to receive this character with great excitement, especially after her long break from acting.

The face of a determined woman. #MzaliWam pic.twitter.com/MVwOChvb9A

— Nolwazi Ngubeni (@NolwaziNgubeni) February 22, 2021

Sbongile is pissing off so many people. I’m sorry guys. #MzaliWam

— Nolwazi Ngubeni (@NolwaziNgubeni) February 27, 2021

My one wish is for you to receive this character with the heart I poured into her. I worked to be sincere in every beat and to give you the type of performance you deserve. Top tier and nothing less. #MzaliWam

— Nolwazi Ngubeni (@NolwaziNgubeni) February 8, 2021

Mzali Wami airs every Monday on Mzansi Magic and comes express to Showmax and DStv online.

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