Phele, who became the face of township TV drama as Mofokeng in Emzini Wezinsizwa on SABC1, hopes to charm back his fans on Sundays. Skwizas started last weekend and airs at 7pm.

Phele, born and raised in Parys, Free State, is married to Sesinyane and they have two boys, Kgaogelo and Ntshepe, and a daughter, Lesedi.

What kind of a child were you at school?

I was naughty and very talkative.

How do you now pass your free time?

I watch a lot of TV, relax with friends and family. I also visit my mother in Sebokeng.

How did you begin acting?

My professional acting started in Boikie Motlhamme's production, Mahlomola, in 1977. I also acted in Lord, Why? And Amen was another musical that I featured in.

What is your highest level of education?

I obtained Grade 12, which I completed in 1976.

How did you handle the fame that came with Emzini Wezinsizwa?

It was impossible to do so. I remember one day when I went to church the whole congregation followed me when I had to leave early. With other actors from the show, we always disrupted malls, church services and funerals, unintentionally.

Who is your best friend?

I have a couple of them, but the one that stands out for me is Rosiline, my mother. She was there for me all the way and I'm blessed to have a parent like her.

What is it like to be the only male actor in Skwizas?

It is a great honour to be part of the sitcom; I had worries at first about how it would be in the crew as the only male around.

My second concern was that maybe we would not get along but the women were all very professional and we made a pledge to make Skwizas work.

What character do you play?

I play Morena; he is from Lesotho who works in Skwizas' complex as a caretaker, handyman, and a friend to the Skwizas . but people must watch the show, they'll soon get a laughter overdose.

Would you like to see Emzini Wezinsizwa come back?

Yes, I would be more than happy to work with the cast again, the show's viewers were not happy about how that successful show ended.

What is your favourite drink, actor, and music?

Rooibos and Scotch. "The real 12 years".

The late Ndaba Mhlongo.

Afro-fusion, mbhaqanga, ballads, anything from the 1950s.

This article was first published in the printed newspaper on 22 October 2012

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Oct 23, 2012

mambozana

he has gained weight...no longer skinny.
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Oct 23, 2012

NICEBOOBS

This dude can act
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Oct 23, 2012

Stimela

"Mafukwana, funda lencwadi ivela kumkami, uvale amadlebe ungalaleli izindaba zabantu abadala"

emzini wezinsizwa was the best,
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Oct 23, 2012

Seja-Bana

he is the uncle of vusi who were going to pay lobola for his son. in the movie Bhuti Madlisa. kwa kwa kwa kwa.
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Oct 23, 2012

jerico

It is hard for me to believe that he matriculated.
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Oct 23, 2012

Tlakenyobehle!

pic 5 Mofokeng "ke motabotse ka motabola"
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Oct 23, 2012

PUPU

He is now fat i like it when he used to say "halala halala"
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Oct 23, 2012

MissBhakajuju

Emzini Wezinsizwa rocks my world..... S.A has got Talent, 4sure !!!


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Oct 23, 2012

Punkies

mambozana
he has gained weight...no longer skinny.
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Ya neh, that's so true..
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Oct 23, 2012

MGEEZ

Here is an under rated but yet very funny character!!! Welcome back Ntate Phele.
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