Coming up on
Awalanga Awafani on Friday 11 September 2026:
Big Brother Mzansi 5 winner Akhonamathemba "Sweet Guluva" Zwane who's capitalising on his 15 minutes of fame - which has now extended to a-year-and-a-half.
He's playing restaurant manager Ngwenya who has an entertaining, charismatic flava mixed with a no-nonsense streak.
He runs the roost at Amalanga's local watering hole.
This from SG:
Sweet Guluva: “I am happy about the opportunity to play Ngwenya on Amalanga Awafani since a lot of people don’ t know that one of my first loves was acting.
"When I got a call back from the producers, I saw this as a once in a lifetime opportunity - the show is set in Nquthu, and I am also from Nquthu.
"The series resonates with me as it is about drama and music. I love acting and I make music. Viewers can expect some seriously funny moments with a firm character”.
Flash facts
Akhonamathemba made his TV acting debut in the ill-fated 2025 telenovela Black Gold on BET where he played Tofolux Mthethwa (schweet name).
This is how he described himself when he was cast in Big Brother:
"I am a bubbly human and very open-minded. I am a person of value and respect.”
He's also a footballer and barber.
He won Big Brother on 23 March 2025.