Talented and award-winning DUT Drama Studies alumnus, Wiseman Mncube, is continuing to make waves in the South African drama circles.

In 2015, the graduate was appointed as one of directors of the prestigious Musho Festival which showcases up-and-coming theatre stars annually in Durban. Mncube became a huge name and firm favourite in the theatre circles after winning an accolade for his performance in Bra Six Two at the Musho Theatre Festival in 2012. He also gained more recognition for his works by winning three NAF (National Arts Festival) awards in Grahamstown in 2014. He scooped the New Writers Award, Standard Bank Ovation Encore Award as well as the Standard Bank New Voices Ovation Award which recognises merit and developing theatre works that were done.

His latest accolade is being cast to the role of Sizwe Hlatshwayo on Ingozi, a recently launched television series on SABC 1. The drama series premiered on Sunday, 12 February 2017, and tells the story of how one eventful night on the road tears the lives of three different families, from three different backgrounds, apart.

Mncube plays the character of a father to a five year old boy who is in love with Nobuhle, a hairstylist. Mncube’s character is an ambitious man, full of vision and driven by success. The character is also a down to earth young man who loves his family deeply and would do anything to protect them from harm.

Some people might also remember Mncube on the e.tv. series Gold Diggers as well as SABC 1’s Sokhulu and Partners.

Mncube’s main focus currently is to continue growing as an artist and to give his talent life and growth. “Respect, be humble and work hard in silence like a lioness. Take the love you receive with love. Be patient, take your time and remember God. A hastily built house does not have a stable foundation,” says Mncube.

– Sthabile Gwala

Pictured: Wiseman Mncube. Also pictured is Mncube in character on Ingozi with a fellow actor.