Baby Cele Resigns From Uzalo
Baby Cele, who has been a part of Uzalo for six years, is bidding farewell to the popular drama series. Cele, first appeared on the show in 2017, playing the role of Gabisile Mdletshe but has now made the decision to step down from her role.
The actress on Uzalo was given a heartfelt farewell, which was captured and can be watched here: Legendary actress Baby Cele, who joined Uzalo in season four has exited the soapie as Gabisile Mdletshe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘UZALO’: ‘THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT’
SABC’s long running soapie, Uzalo on Friday, 15 March confirmed actress Baby Cele’s departure from the show.
“Thank you so much @babycele__ for sharing your incredible gift with us. What an honour is has been to have you as a part of the team.”

“Your work ethic, professionalism and warmth set you apart,” said the soapie on social media.

Cele is the second star to leave the show in season ten after Wiseman Mncube, who portrayed her son Sibonelo.

The soapie thanked Cele for her contribution to the show over the years and wished her well on her future plans.BABY CELE: ‘IT WAS MY DECISION’
The actress, Baby Cele told IOL this week that it was her decision to leave the Uzalo after six years and emphasised “it was time”.

“I joined the show in October 2017 and ever since I have portrayed the character of Gabisile, I enjoyed it. Unfortunately, as an actress you cannot play a character for too long, so I decided it was time to spread my wings,” she said.

The Blood and Water actress also left Uzalo in 2021 and returned after a well-deserved break. She’s reportedly set leaving for good this time.

Cee adds that she’s played Gabisile for so many years, that the character became part of her life. Leaving the role feels like she’s lost a part of her.

“Uzalo was and will forever be my home, I was loved in the production, I had family, and I was respected. We worked well together, I had family, I was respected, and we worked well together,” she said.