SOUTH AFRICAN ACTORS WHO ARE ENGINEERING GRADUATES
Sandile Mahlangu
The bubbly actor was once chosen to train as an Electrical Artisan as a teenager, but that turned south after a disclosed accident.
However, he later enrolled at Tshwane University of Technology and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 2017. He is best known for his onscreen character of Simo on Scandal.
Cebo Mthembu
No doubt he has fast become the darling of Uzalo. Mthembu is best known for his onscreen character of Detective Nyawo on Uzalo.
He holds a diploma in Electrical and Power Engineering. In 2021 it was reported that he was a full-time Regional Supervisor at Eskom. However, in the backdrop of the rumours, the star actor is yet to address them. Many still find it puzzling that Nyawo is an engineering graduate.
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Africa Tsoai
South African actors
Africa Tsoai. Image from Instagram@skeemsaam11
Tsoai is best known for his lead role on Skeem Saam as John Maputla.
The celebrated South African actor holds a degree in Sound Engineering. Of interest is that he earned the degree while working as a petrol attendant.
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