Baby Cele (Gabisile) reportedly leaves ‘Uzalo’ for ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’

Well-known South African actress Baby Cele who currently plays the role of Gabisile in Uzalo has reportedly exited the SABC1 sopie for Umkhokha: The Curse.

isiZulu publication Isolezwe reports that Uzalo actress Baby Cele might replace fan-favourite actress Deli Malinga as Mamzobe in Umkhokha: The Curse.
A source revealed to the publication that Baby Cele decided to leave Uzalo and join Umkhokha. The source adds that Malinga was reportedly not happy with the treatment and resigned from the Mzansi Magic faith-based telenovela a few days ago.

Rumours of award-winning actress Deli Malinga leaving the show began a few days ago when isiZulu publication iLanga News reported on Thursday, 28 September that the actress might be leaving the show.

The SAFTA-winning actress Deli Malinga recently revealed to Sunday World that there are other roles in the pipeline that she couldn’t mention yet.

“I am shooting a few scenes in a fun drama, but they are nothing like MaMzobe,” she tells the publication.

According to Isolezwe Baby Cele might be the new MamZobe on #UmkhokhaTheCurse pic.twitter.com/6giz1LKjVF

— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) October 12, 2023

Here are some of the reactions:

They might as well cancel Umkhokha?? phela no one can replace they way she cries????its cant be, ngeke

— God’s Favourite Child? (@aya_sanga_29) October 12, 2023

??… yhoo… the show barely has good actors ??… ayy ngamane bawuvale wonke uMkhokha ??☹️ … do they think we tuning to watch oZodwa no Khulekani yin ? Hell NO… sizele uMaMzobe, noma enga act yedwa ?? sobuka kunjalo ??

— Haa!! MaMzobe (@Nonto41309149) October 12, 2023

Mamzobe is the show sana. I cannot imagine anyone playing that role njengaye

— i i n g a ✨ (@MsMamma_) September 28, 2023

MaMzobe may be a lot, kodwa losing another child ngalendlela le is too much fam. ? #Umkhokha https://t.co/79ANH9Kkxs pic.twitter.com/YepRV8b8jk

— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) September 22, 2023

@mjbnkosi: “She’s a good actress but not to replace Deli.”

@JabzinSA: “Looks like the Producer Duma Ndluvo issue.. naku #iMbewu he did the same replaced aboNkululeko. Now it’s the same issue ku #umkhokhaTheCurse then come few months down the line or after two seasons, we will be told that umkhokha uyaphela nini..ai.”

@Khule387: “Ngiyabona Lana kuthiwa she is not happy with certain things and production is not willing to compromise. The best way is for Mvelase to take her, we can’t really have another person playing that character.”

@AfrikanChefZA: “That’s the worst idea. Baby Cele is boring as Gabisile.”

@cj_chauke: “I’d rather they eliminate the character or call up Mme Dawn Thandeka-King as replacement @DawnTKing.”

Baby Cele on divorcing her ex-husband

Baby Cele confirms her marriage to businessman Thabo Maloka ended two years ago. She opened up in an interview on Engineer Your Life; she said there was no case of fight or infidelity before the marriage ended.

I’m not married anymore. I got divorced two years ago and people don’t know. As a sangoma, my ancestors gave me the signs that it was time to end the marriage. I was happy but the signs were too loud and I had to make the decision. Now I am single and mingling and I am happy.

The actress who has been divorced three times has learnt various lessons, and it doesn’t hurt anymore. I have mastered divorce, it doesn’t hurt anymore because I believe if a marriage no longer works it should end.

Happy Birthday To Legendary Actress Baby Cele

Baby Cele has been in the entertainment industry for a couple of years and there is no stopping her hustle. Many of us first met the actress when she played the role of Katlego on Backstage and she has managed to stay relevant throughout the years.

From her time when she made her debut on Uzalo to the time she left the show, Baby Cele has always managed to keep her fans entertained and glued to the screen

As she celebrates her 49th birthday here’s a look at how Cele has made the headlines over the past years.

3rd time’s a charm for Baby Cele

In 2009, Baby Cele got married to Mandla Mabuza, but sadly their relationship did not work out. Before that, she had already gotten married and divorced in her younger days.

Baby Cele then tied the knot with businessman Thabo Maloka in 2017. It was a lovely ceremony that was attended by close family and friends.

Baby Cele works with Menzi Ngubane

South African actors Menzi Ngubane and Baby Cele were set to join other American actors for the upcoming film Red Cargo. This was Senzo Zindela’s, the producer of the film, dream come true.

“We are waiting for lockdown regulations to ease up so we can start filming the movie. We are hopeful that by October the regulations will allow for such work to happen,” he told Isolezwe.

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Baby Cele leaves Uzalo

SABC 1 viewers were left in a state of disbelief following the announcement that fan-favorite, Gabisile, and Qhabanga were set to leave the show at the end of season six.

Actors, Baby Cele and Siyabonga Shibe consistently denied their departure, but it appeared as though Uzalo finally put the speculation to rest.

Watch: Uzalo actress Baby Cele (Gabisile) shows off classic dance moves

Uzalo actress Baby Cele had the internet in fits of laughter this week when a video of her dancing backstage was shared online.

In the video, posted by fellow actress Nomcebo Gumede, Baby has seen schooling other cast members on the art of jiva.

She starts by looking at a script, but Brenda Fassie’s Amalahle took control of her soul and feet.

Suddenly she was moving like she was at the groove.

She had the world’s biggest cheerleaders by her side, including ma Duduzile Ngcobo, hyping her on.

Soon, there was no going back!

Watch:

The streets were a mess in the comments section, with many hyping Baby even more and others asking for lessons.

“The Terminator,” wrote one fan, while another said he was “loving the vibe”.

“Gab Gab is happy in heaven kkkk,” said a third.

Uzalo’s Baby Cele (Gabisile) speaks on her death

Actress Baby Cele has said farewell to Uzalo’s Gabisile and is already in the works for another project.

Speaking to the publication, the star reflected on her years playing the infamous Gabisile. Initially, Baby says her character wasn’t meant to deviously steal the show.

“You know what’s funny, when we started she wasn’t a villain. She was someone who wanted to make a difference in KwaMashu. She grew up there, disappeared for years and then came back. A good, spiritual, God-fearing woman and along the way, she changed. But I’m no writer so I didn’t complain,” said Baby.

The star said she is heartbroken to be parting ways with Gabisile as she has never played a character who has made an impact on her. She is also sad to say farewell to the cast and crew of Uzalo, who are like family to her.

“It breaks my heart to be honest with you because I have never played such a character before. Leaving Uzalo is like losing my family. I was telling someone that it’s like having a healthy baby only to be told I have to give it up for adoption. I couldn’t bring myself to watch the last episode,” Baby said.

Baby said that she didn’t have the heart nor strength to watch Gabisile’s final moments on TV before she was axed.

But Baby’s fans need not worry because even though she isn’t permitted to give too many details, the star has a project at e.tv in the works which she will be working on for the next five months.

For the role of Gabisile, Baby had to relocate to Durban. She said though there was some resistance to the move, looking back there weren’t too many problems that got in the way of doing what’s best.

“At first, I thought I was going to face challenges. I had just got married then I had to move. I remember I signed the contract without talking to my husband about it. But afterwards, we spoke about. He was a bit angry for a few minutes but then he agreed,” she said.

She said the move helped her grow spiritually.

“For me to go down there, it was for me to go through my calling. I am a sangoma and also an actress. There was something else t I had to fulfil spiritually which has been in my visions for a period of time. I never understood that it had to take me to go to Durban to fulfil all that,” Baby said.

This is Baby’s 18th year as a sangoma. She gave fans some insight into the world of spiritual and traditional healing, saying you never truly graduate from being a sangoma. She also had a helpful tip for novice sangomas.

“You just need to listen. To me, listening is an art because if you listen, you get the answers,” she said.

Uzalo Actress and Sangoma Baby Cele (Gabisile) speaks on her death

Actress Baby Cele has said farewell to Uzalo’s Gabisile and is already in the works for another project.

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the star reflected on her years playing the infamous Gabisile. Initially, Baby says her character wasn’t meant to deviously steal the show.

“You know what’s funny, when we started she wasn’t a villain. She was someone who wanted to make a difference in KwaMashu. She grew up there, disappeared for years and then came back. A good, spiritual, God-fearing woman and along the way, she changed. But I’m no writer so I didn’t complain,” said Baby.

The star said she is heartbroken to be parting ways with Gabisile as she has never played a character who has made an impact on her. She is also sad to say farewell to the cast and crew of Uzalo, who are like family to her.

“It breaks my heart to be honest with you because I have never played such a character before. Leaving Uzalo is like losing my family. I was telling someone that it’s like having a healthy baby only to be told I have to give it up for adoption. I couldn’t bring myself to watch the last episode,” Baby said.

Baby said that she didn’t have the heart nor strength to watch Gabisile’s final moments on TV before she was axed.

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But Baby’s fans need not worry because even though she isn’t permitted to give too many details, the star has a project at e.tv in the works which she will be working on for the next five months.

For the role of Gabisile, Baby had to relocate to Durban. She said though there was some resistance to the move, looking back there weren’t too many problems that got in the way of doing what’s best.

“At first, I thought I was going to face challenges. I had just got married then I had to move. I remember I signed the contract without talking to my husband about it. But afterwards, we spoke about. He was a bit angry for a few minutes but then he agreed,” she said.

She said the move helped her grow spiritually.

“For me to go down there, it was for me to go through my calling. I am a sangoma and also an actress. There was something else t I had to fulfil spiritually which has been in my visions for a period of time. I never understood that it had to take me to go to Durban to fulfil all that,” Baby said.

This is Baby’s 18th year as a sangoma. She gave fans some insight into the world of spiritual and traditional healing, saying you never truly graduate from being a sangoma. She also had a helpful tip for novice sangomas.

“You just need to listen. To me, listening is an art because if you listen, you get the answers,” she said.

Baby Cele eflects on emotional departure from Uzalo

Baby Cele-Moloka is gearing up for the airing of her final appearance on Uzalo, as she will be parting way with her iconic and popular character, Gabisile.

Baby Cele-Maloka’s character, Gabisile, is set to conclude her final storyline on SABC 1’s Uzalo this week, where she is expected to face the repercussions of all the wrong she has done to the people of KwaMashu over the years. In an interview with JustNje on Wednesday, 10 February 2021, the actress expressed her gratitude for her time on the show and explained that her exit was far more emotional than she expected.

Upon learning about her departure, the cast and crew surprised Baby with a farewell party in late 2020, as a way to honour her for her contribution to the show. The actress also explained that although she has left Uzalo, she remains close to the cast and crew members, as they have always given her the respect of being a senior actor and allowed her to perform to the best of her ability whilst on set.

Speaking about her character, Gabisile, Baby claimed that she had drawn inspiration from her mother and sister, who helped portray someone who resonates with the large audience. Baby added that viewers were able to see that despite all the wrong that Gabisile had done, she had done it for the sake of her family – which is the backbone of Uzalo.

She stated, “It was up to me to take what the writers said about Gabisile, to take her in, to understand, do my own research and make her my own. I don’t think she is what they had in mind. I enjoyed it and I was lucky enough to have a brilliant storyline with a brilliant actor like Siyabonga Shibe, because I know on screen, we are magical. Even off-screen, because it’s someone I worked with, it helped a lot working with this person.”

When asked about her plans for the future, Baby shared that she had taken a much-needed break after concluding Uzalo in late 2020 but is now working on a new production. The show is currently being developed by Rous House. She revealed that filming will be concluded in June 2021, and expressed that she is excited for her fans to see her take on a role that is the complete opposite of Gabisile.

Actress Baby Cele set for a shocking return to Uzalo

Legendary actress Baby Cele has allegedly not left Uzalo for good.

According to an insider, the producers of the popular SABC show are busy preparing the script and storyline for her return.

Baby, who plays the evil Gabisile on the telenovela, left the show months ago and she is currently shooting for a new show.

The insider said: “the producers didn’t kill her character. Instead, they are preparing for her comeback. She’s gone but not for good.

”Another insider said Gabisile’s return was something that Uzalo producers wished not to reveal to the media.“They want her return to be a surprise to the viewers. That is why they are keeping it under the wraps,” said the insider.

Uzalo spokeswoman Nomfundo Zondi said Baby would disappear from the screen in a couple of days.

“But I don’t know about her return. Viewers must be glued to their screens and see how she exits,” said Nomfundo.

Baby also said she didn’t know about her return. All she knew was that she had a good time on Uzalo. She also didn’t reveal much about the new show she was busy shooting.

Baby Cele teases new role in upcoming eTV show

Baby Cele took to Instagram on Thursday, 4 February 2021, to share behind-the-scenes images of herself and her co-stars from an upcoming production. The first image she shared was a selfie with veteran actor, Lindani Nkosi, followed by another selfie with two other castmates.

The actress posed in a black blazer with a matching hat, indicating that they were shooting a funeral scene. Baby captioned the post, “Meet Mr and Mrs Nkosi,” confirming that she and Lindani would be playing spouses in the new series, which is set to air on eTV.

Baby is well known for her role as Gabisele on SABC 1’s Uzalo. In October 2020, production house, Stained Glass TV, confirmed that the actress will be leaving the show in order to pursue new opportunities. Neither Baby nor eTV have shared any further information on the upcoming drama series alluded to in her post.

Actress Baby Cele (Gabisile) shares why she left Uzalo

Actress Baby Cele-Maloka has explained the reason she’s leaving SABC1’s Uzalo.

Earlier this month, Uzalo confirmed her departure, leaving viewers heartbroken.

Baby, who plays Gabisile Mdletshe on the show, said there was no bad blood between her and the Uzalo production and has landed a role on a new drama to be produced by Uzalo makers, Stained Glass Productions.
Baby said she was taking a break to have enough time to focus on the new role.

“I’ll relocate from KZN to Joburg for a new drama shoot and have more time for me and my family,’’ she said.

“Those who’re too fast to spread news about my character are spoiling my surprises and the fun.”

She said she’ll make a surprise comeback at the end of next year.

“My fans should calm down. I’ll still appear on their favourite soapie until the beginning of next year and disappear for a while and return.”

She said her bosses were good to her.

“I’d like to thank Stained Glass Productions for giving me a break on a daily soapie and time to heal,” she said.