There are so many actors/actresses who have disappeared from acting industry, more especially those who were acting in the 80s and early 90s. There are number of reasons why they disappeared from our screens, they include death, loss of interest in acting and lack of acting job opportunities.Some of the actors even take a break just to focus on their personal life.
Khombi Phetla is one of the legendary actors; she started acting in the 90s, and she is best known for her character, Dudu from Ubambo Lawami.
Dudu on the SABC’s Zulu drama series; Ubambo Lwami, which was produced between the years 1989 to 1992? The cast of the show included Veronica Molefe, Don Eric Mlangeni, the late Daphney Hlomuka and Menzi Ngubane.
The character of Dudu was played by Khombi Sangweni Phetla. This beautiful and talented actress disappeared for years from our screens, and surely the majority of people were thinking that she died a long time ago. Well, Khombi is still alive and well. Did you even know that she voiced the character of ‘Nala’ in the animation film The Lion King: Zulu? Well, yes!
Khombi joined 1Magic’s telenovela, The River. She started appearing on December 2, 2021. She plays the character of Thuthukile, Njabulo’s mother. She came to town for the lobola and wedding of her son, Njabulo, and the Dikana boy, Andile. In 2023, she has grown, but she still looks stunning as she was on Ubambo Lwami. Khombi is ageing fine like a wine.
As for 2023, Khombi Phetla joined etvScandal, and she came back to our screen with a bang. The actress is portraying the character of Thandi with her brother Dan. They are fighting to take over and sell the house CeeJay was left with by their mother, who died.
Xolani Ncobeni is playing the character of Dan. The two actors are killing their roles, and fans are loving the drama they are putting on our screen. Khombi-Phetla is so excited about her comeback, and she is so grateful she got another role on one of the popular soapies, showing her acting skills. Nothing much is known about the actress, as she always keeps her personal life private. But you can check her Instagram account. She seems to be a decent woman who fears God and always looks beautiful in her outfits.
