- Late actor Mpho Sebeng's name has been removed from the nomination list by the Simon Mabhundu Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards
- The actor, who died in May 2024, was nominated for Best Actor for the film alongside Kwenzo Ngcobo, Masoja Msiza and Siyabonga Shibe
- Awards PR Manager Ayanda Mthiyane explained that Mpho's name had to be removed because he was not a resident of KZN
The late Mpho Sebeng was disqualified from the award. Image: @mpho_sebeng Source: Instagram
KZN Awards removed Mpho's name from the nomination list
“#SSA24| BEST FILM CATEGORY Announcing our Best Actor in a Film nominees! Kwenzo Ngcobo for 'Freedom Street', Masoja Msiza for 'Dear Future Wife' Mpho Sebeng for 'Ingoma'Siyabonga Shibe for 'Blind Eye' Who will take Sabela home the Award? Tune in to find out and cheer for your favourite star!”
“It has come to our attention that Mpho Sebeng, may his soul rest in peace, is not a resident of KZN. As a result his name was withdrawn from the top four candidates. Despite the oversight This performance is unfortunate, but the list of nominees in this category remains strong with three talented actors.”
Natasha Thahane was accused of pursuing influence after the death of Mpho Sebeng
Source: Brief News
