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2 days ago
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Shalate Sekhabi bids farewell to House of Zwide's Shoki
It's the end of an era for House of Zwide fans. For the better part of four years, actress Shalate Sekhabi has donned the character Shoki, best friend and confidante to Nefisa Mkhabela's Ona Molapo on eTV's House of Zwide. The show's fifth season started after the fourth season ended with major cliffhanger where Shoki is involved in a car accident with Wanda Zuma's Nkosi, resulting in her succumbing to her injuries. This marks the end of Shalate's run on the show after a whirlwind four seasons of heartbreak, explosive drama and finding love. Taking to Instagram, Shalate penned a heartfelt message of gratitude as hangs up Shoki's character. 'My heart is filled with so much gratitude. Farewell Shoki! ... thank you so much to everyone who has embraced and loved Shoki over the years. It's because of this character that I've become a household name and got my start in this industry,' Shalate writes. 'Shoki has changed my life beyond anything I could have ever imagined and the love from all the viewers online and in person is the most amazing thing to come out of all of this. This is very bittersweet for me because I will miss playing Shoki, I played her for four years and most of you all know me as her!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kgabang Shalate Sekhabi (@shalatesekhabi) Fans of the soap opera have seen Shoki grow through all phases of her life. Shoki grew from a young and bright-eyed fledgling fashion designer from Tembisa to becoming the face of the House of Zwide line. Weekday evenings had viewers on the edge of their seats with drama-filled storylines like the intense love triangle between Shoki, Mampho (played by Gaisang Noge) and Nkosi. In the end, true love prevailed as Shoki and Nkosi tied the knot in a lavish and tearjerking ceremony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRUELOVE Magazine (@truelovemagazine) House of Zwide is far from the last time South Africans will see Shalate on their screens. The 24-year-old actress and singer's latest role is on the Netflix original series Go!, where she pulls viewers' heartstrings as the character Nthabi. 'This is truly the end of an era but all chapters have to end at some point,' pens Shalate.
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2 days ago
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‘I've grown so much' - House of Zwide's Nefisa Makhabela talks industry lessons
Nefisa Makhabela was just 19 years old when she joined hit telenovela House of Zwide, playing the role of Onalerona. Now 23, she treasures the opportunity to work alongside seasoned actors, learning and growing her craft every day. However, her journey hasn't been without its challenges. Her co-star Shalate Sekhabi, who played Shoki and was her on-screen best friend, has sadly left the show. For Nefisa, this departure is bittersweet—Shalate was the first person she bonded with when she started on the production. In an exclusive interview with Drum, Nefisa opens up about her journey so far, what she'll miss most about Shalate, and her plans. Read more | Halala! Blood & Water star, Khosi Ngema, is engaged Working alongside industry heavyweights like Mduduzi Mabaso and Winnie Ntshaba is something Nefisa cherishes, as it allows her to learn and improve constantly. 'The journey has been beyond anything I could ever describe. I started this production when I was 19, and now I'm 23. I've grown so much as a young woman in this production. I've learned so much from all the amazing people I'm blessed to share a set with, and I'm still eager to learn more each day,' she says. Shalate's departure wasn't easy for Nefisa, as they had built a strong rapport and had been together since the show's inception. 'Her departure was bittersweet. When I first heard she'd be leaving, I was so sad because this was someone I specifically remember starting my House of Zwide journey with. She was the first friend I ever made on set. We were inseparable in the beginning,' she shares. Read more | Kelly Khumalo claps back at Advocate Teffo over Senzo Meyiwa case - 'Enough is enough' 'Working on long-running shows, you get used to a routine, knowing you'll always see each other even when life gets busy. What I'll miss most is not being able to see each other as often as we used to, and the routines we had built together.' Despite the sadness, Nefisa is happy for her friend's new opportunities. 'On the flip side, I knew this was the beginning of many beautiful opportunities for her. I knew God knew exactly what he was doing in her life. I'll miss her go-getter attitude and the fact that she'll stop at nothing to achieve her dreams.' If acting hadn't worked out, Nefisa reveals she would have pursued law. 'If I weren't an actress, I would probably be practising law by now. If not, I'd be working behind the scenes in the film industry.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nefisa Mkhabela (@nefisatarisca_) While parents often worry about their children entering the unpredictable arts industry, Nefisa's parents are now fully supportive of her career choice. 'They are happy now, that's for sure. More than anything, they're proud that I'm thriving in my field. It doesn't matter what it is, as long as I'm happy and can provide for myself,' she explains. At 23, Nefisa has numerous goals she's working toward, though she prefers to keep them private. 'There's honestly still so much I want to achieve. I can't even begin to name them all. That's between myself and the Lord. I guess you'll just have to wait and see it all unfold,' the talented actress concludes.
