By now we all know that Dawn Thandeka King has five children whom she wholeheartedly loves. We see this all the time on Instagram, the Uzalo actress always posts photos of herself and her children and we absolutely can’t stop gushing.

Here are five photos of Dawn King with her previous kids which we find cute.

So beautiful!Dawn Thandeka King, (born 01 October 1977 in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South African), actress and media personality best known for playing the role of MaNgcobo in SABC sopaie drama Uzalo and as Thandiwe on Mzansi Magic new telenovela Diep City.

Who is Dawn Thandeka King?
Dawn Thandeka King was born on 01 October 1977, in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Dawn Thandeka King education
Dawn Thandeka King went on to complete her drama studies at Technikon Natal (now known as Durban University of Technology (DUT))

Dawn Thandeka King husband and children
Dawn Thandeka King is a mother of five children namely Jadazia, Jaedon, Jayda, Jaydeen, and Jaedon. She was married to Durban-based businessman Jabulani Msomi for 15 years until their marriage ended on 2017.Career
Dawn Thandeka King played a starring role as Lindiwe Xulu, the wife of self-made gangster Muzi Xulu, in the SABC1 soapie Uzalo.

She also has experience as a radio actress, motivational speaker, MC and an indigenous musician.

Dawn’s television acting debut was in 2012 in the Mzansi Magic telenovela iNkaba, in which she played the recurring role of flirtatious, gossiping domestic worker Anele.

She starred in many stage plays, including Peace in The Valley, which debuted at the Playhouse Theatre in 2000, directed by Jerry Pooe.

She performed her indigenous music at the Land Reform exhibition in NASREC in August 2013, and was invited to perform at The Plat4orm theatre in Bezuidenhoed in Johannesburg, for Woman’s month in 2013. She also shot a short film called Black Silence, in November 2013.

Dawn was recalled to perform her indigenous music, at The Land Reform Exhibition in February 2014, this time held at the Event’s Exhibition Center in Pretoria. She was also involved in two short films called Untitled and Hlezephi, which were directed by Rethabile Mathobi and Tony Miyambo. These short films were part of the Youth Film Project called Mandela’s children.

In July 2014, Dawn was invited to be part of the cast of Eclipsed, directed by Warona Seane, which had a three-week run at the Soweto Theatre.

She got her big break in 2015 with a starring role as the matriarch of a gangster family in the SABC1 soapie Uzalo.

In 2017 she was cast in the Mzansi Magic prison drama series Lockdown, as tough ringleader Ma Z and in 2021 she landed a starring role as Thandiwe on Mzansi Magic new telenovela Diep City.

The award-winning actress Elizabeth Serunye, who’s been playing fan-favourite character Jacobeth Thobakgale in Skeem Saam for a decade was a cakes vendor before landing roles on TV. ELIZABETH SERUNYE: ‘I HAVE TRIED SO MANY THINGS’
The popular actress Elizabeth Serunye tells Sunday World that she tried many things before becoming the well-known Skeem Saam character Jacobeth Thobakgale from selling cakes to working in retail.

“I have tried so many things in my life. This goes from selling cakes by the street corner to working in retail,” Serunye says.

 

 
Today she’s currently watched by millions of viewers who are fascinated by her character and her longtime nemesis, Alfred Magongwa, played by Putla Sehlapelo.

Thobakgale was dethroned from her role as principal at Turfloop High since the inception of the show this season and Alfred, who was vice scored the role.

“Miss Thobakgale just feels the need to go but you know, sometimes you should fight for what you believe in as I did in my life, we’ll see how the storyline develops,” she says.

OTHER ROLES BEFORE ‘SKEEM SAAM’
The 51-year-old actress better known as “Batista” to her learners at Turfloop High tells the publication she started acting training in 1986 in her hometown of Alexandra, a township north of Johannesburg.

She lost some gigs, worked in retail, and landed a role at age 23 on Dinnete Tsa Bophelo.

She also got an acting gig the same year, 2001 on SABC1’s soapie Generations, and later She bagged a role on e.tv’s canned soapie Rhythm City as Rose and later joined Skeem Saam in 2011 as the strict and focused principal.

She’s also appeared on The Coconuts, Mzee Wa Two Six, and Ga Re Dumele.

The Sibongile and The Dlaminis actress Luyanda Zwane took to her Instagram on Wednesday, 19 June to reveal why she left.

 

 
“Me when they said I’m full of myself and difficult when I didn’t go to the watch party. Meantime I was at the hospital watching the first episode with my grandmother who was dying of cancer.”

“Me when that one old actor told extras that I’m faking being sick on set. When I was on oxygen and could barely breathe.”

Zwane also concluded her Instagram story by asking viewers to stop asking why she is leaving the show.

“Stop asking me why I’m leaving the show, ya’ll don’t know what I went through”.

An insider revealed to Zimoja that the actress was allegedly “tough to work with, and people had to navigate around her.”

Zwane states that people will always talk and have opinions. She also does not recall a single time she was a drama queen.

“People will always have opinions on how they experience you. I have never heard anyone on any set complain about me being a drama queen,” she told Zimoja.

Images via Instagram @luyanda__zwane
HER REPLACEMENT IN ‘SIBONGILE AND THE DLAMINIS’
Actress Nsikelelo Mthiyane has taken over the role of Sibongile Mbamo in season two of Sibongile and The Dlaminis.

Mthiyane reveals to Sunday World that she joined an agency at the beginning of 2024 and was called to be an extra on the show.

“At the beginning of the year, I joined an agency for extras and was called to be an extra on Sibongile & The Dlamini’s because Zwane had already left.”

The actress adds that she was then given a script to audition during her wardrobe check. She had no idea she was replacing Luyanda Zwane who resigned as Sibongile.

“It’s a surreal feeling because it is a replacement role, but I am grateful for the breakthrough because I finally get to do what I have always wanted to do,” says Mthiyane.

The 21-year-old adds that the Sibongile and Dlaminis cast members and production have been helpful in helping her get into character.

She didn’t think it would happen this way. She believes God has a way of placing you where you want to be in life.

“I too am excited to see how people are going to react when they finally see me on screen.”

rest in peace’: Vusi Nova speaks on Zahara’s furniture reportedly being sold by her sisters – Well-known South African singer Vusi Nova says he is heartbroken over the sale of the late singer Zahara’s belongings.

Sunday World recently reported that Zahara’s luxury furniture was being sold to the highest bidder. The family have allegedly been circulating pictures of her household items on WhatsApp with price tags.

 

 
Zahara’s best friend, Vusi Nova, told the publication he was part of the Loliwe hitmaker’s family and would continue to assist in whatever way he could.“It is untrue that the family is selling the furniture and awards, I mean who’ll buy those family treasures (awards) and how will they be sold? No, people must respect her and let her rest in peace,” he said.

“It’s difficult, but it’s what it is … with regards to the house, we tried to keep it but it was costly just to maintain it and so we just had to let it go. Our relationship day-to-day, I’m always there for them. I’ve been assisting them and will continue doing that.”

Zahara died at a private hospital in Johannesburg on December 11, 2023 after weeks in the intensive care unit. It’s understood a family member had been occupying the singer’s home in Little Falls, Roodepoort, since her death.The publication has reached out to Zahara’s sister Bandezwa Mkutukana-Febana for comment. Any update will be included once received.

Famous South African actress Buntu Petse, who is famously known for her role as Nontle Mogale in Generations: The Legacy is officially married.

The rising star Buntu Petse who is renowned for her Generations: The Legacy character confirms she’s married.

 

 

 

 

 
Petse took to her Instagram account this past weekend to share videos and photos of her traditional wedding ceremony.“#LondawedsBuntu. What a time. God continues to show His love through the spirit, smiles and song experienced that day. Thank you to everyone who helped make it the best day of my life,” she wrote.

TshisaLIVE reports that Petse’s husband Londa Mavundla popped the question in 2023.The actress took to her timeline in 2023 to share photos from her surprise proposal with a heartfelt quote.Here are some of the reactions:

@Prihanna_p: “I’m so happy for you, my baby. He’s definitely a catch. I met him once and his aura was so calm. You won baby and he also definitely won with you!”

@thandeezi: “It’s really a blessing to find a guy that keeps his promise♥️.”

@Zinwe_Saula: “Love is so beautiful you’re so deserving my love ❤️❤️❤️.”

@MasegoBaisitse36: “Not me thinking your siblings. You look alike. Definitely soulmates.”

@Lainey_Mainey: “Congratulations love❤️a beautiful couple indeed.”