By Katlego Sekhu
Wiseman Mncube will play Mqhele in S3 of The Wife on Showmax.
Stained Glass, the production company behind The Wife, confirmed this.
This comes after Bonko Khoza, who played Mqhele in the first two seasons of The Wife, announced that he will be returning in S3.
Wiseman Mncube says he is not here to replace uBonko.
“What actor wouldn’t want to be part of The Wife? Mqhele is a very interesting role and I’m in my element: there’s a lot to chew on and play off, from the love story to the anger to the care.
“uBonko carried the role with so much respect and power. I’m not here to replace Bonko but to start my own journey as Mqhele and take things from where he left off and run with it in my own way.”
Wiseman is best known for his role as Jama in eHostela.
His performance earned him the Best Actor in a TV Drama Golden Horn at the 2020 SAFTAs.
Speaking about his decision to leave The Wife, Bonko says he took the character as far as he could.
“I know that the actor who takes over will build from where I left off, so I’m looking forward to joining the 5am club to see how the incredible love stories between the brothers and their wives play out this season.”
Said Bonko in part.
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