Outspoken Gomora actress Leera Mthethwa, who portrays Mam Jackie has revealed that she's lost her father after a long battle with cancer. May his soul rest in peace.
Last month she was spotted on the set of Mzansi's hottest telenovela, Gomora with Sihle Ndaba. The two stars, who both portray teachers at Gomora high, brought their A-game, as always.
On the actual drama, their characters haven't really gotten off on the right note. Sihle's character is a deceiving educator with charm and is prying on young highschool boys. Leera's character has been feeling intimidated by the fact that all the leaners love her, mostly the boys.
Ndaba shared two snaps on them together which told very different stories. The first picture was taken when they were in character and the second frame was off-character. In her caption, she revealed that the two of them actually go way back. They met at an audition year back and have been friends ever since. What we look like during a take (Frame 1) VS when the Director calls cut (Frame 2)... Fun Fact: I met Leera Mthethwa at a casting a number of years ago and when she told me she was a Mthethwa I told her, we are family now and she was stuck with me for life 😅 I’m sure she thought I was mad 🙈 ⏭ A few years later we get to work together 🎊💃🏾🙌🏾 What a joy!!Needless to say she is my person and I hers. Thus my woman crush
About a week ago, just before her first appearance on Gomora, Miss Ndaba shared the exciting news with her followers, revealing that her character, Miss Manzi is here to shake things up.
Great Morning Family 🌸 I just wanted to say thank you for all the wonderful messages, comments, DMs, Tweets etc. I’ve received on the debut of my new character, Ncebakazi Manzi💦 on @gomora_mzanzimagic. I tried to respond to every single one but I know I may have missed a few. Nonetheless, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate every single one of you. Thank you for the love and support over the years, it does not go unnoticed.... As for Ms Manzi, all I can say is. Fasten your seatbelts, it’s gonna be a wild one
The writers of the show describe Sihle's character as a great teacher who knows how to use her looks to her advantage.
"Manzi is a passionate and dedicated teacher, who cares for her learners and is excellent at her job. She dresses professionally but has a naughty side. Manzi knows she’s hot, she low-key enjoys the attention and knows how to use it to her advantage. Not only is she the new Business Studies teacher at Gomora High but is also the Dlamini’s family friend."
In recent episodes, she's had her eye on innocent and shy Teddy. She's been more close than it is appropriate for someone who is her teacher.
