Last night’s episode of Isibaya was testament that Abdul Khoza deserved to be honoured with a South African Film and Television Award (Safta), according to viewers.
The actor who portrays Qhaphela on Mzansi Magic’s Isibaya touched the hearts of many when he cried after the overdose and subsequent death of his on-screen lover Zanele played by Busisiwe Jilili.
Watch the scene:
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Sadly this is the last time viewers will get to see Busisiwe’s character. Abdul took some time to acknowledge his fellow actor for her talent and great working relationship. He expressed his gratitude for having the honour of working alongside Busisiwe in a lengthy post on his Instagram page. He went as far as to recognise her contribution in his successful acting career.
“I just want to tell you how amazing it has been to share this long journey with you #mazet. You brought your best foot forward when you were summoned to be the fire you became on @isibayamzansi. I WON a whole SAFTA this year through the hard work you and I shared on screen. We pushed each other to perform our very own stunts, we fell and rose through it all. For those who didn’t know this beautiful soul was just a model before she was thrown in the deep end to play the amazing #zanele on Isibaya...that alone should tell you how brilliant she is. @j_sibu2.0 you are going places and with the kind of energy you bring, no one can ever resist your greatness. I look forward to witnessing and celebrating your new chapter...LONG LIVE #mazet,” read the Instagram post.
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See the fans reactions to the scene below.
I felt Qaphela and Jerry's pain #isibaya pic.twitter.com/rfQl20GwQV
— Pat (@NOKWE54354259) May 27, 2019
I am going to miss zanele #Isibaya
— Kgaugelo (@Kgaugel51825313) May 27, 2019
Jerry n zanel made me wanna cry #isibaya
— Dudu (@Dudu98562486) May 27, 2019
#Isibaya this is how im tryna hold back Tears???????? pic.twitter.com/mJOx8fIK7n
— Mendecee Sow (@sow_mendecee) May 27, 2019
#Isibaya Still Don't Think It Was Right For Zanele To Die??
— ????Jack Sande???????? (@JackSande07) May 28, 2019
UShaka cried like this when his wife died and 2 weeks later he was going after his current wife...so Qaphela will definitely be okay soon. Also a round of applause for the way the Khoza brothers can fake cry ?????? #TheQueenMzansi #Isibaya https://t.co/yiWJbosRYj
— YoSoyMatuku (@TariroMat) May 28, 2019