Gomora actor ‘Bongani’ Thulani Mtsweni’s educational background shocked Mzansi

Minister of Cleanliness: Gomora actor Bongani’ Thulani Mtsweni’s academic background shocked Mzansi.

Thulani Mtsweni saw a significant rise in his profile, thanks to his outstanding acting skills. The fifty-three-year-old actor plays the role of Bongani on Gomora. Undoubtedly, Thulani is now a fan favourite alongside his current girlfriend, Zodwa. The couple’s life had not been easy since Bongani lost his job at the Shisanyama. Sitting idle at home did not work for Bongani; he decided to become a cleaner at Gomora High. The comic actor titles himself the Cabinet Minister of Cleanliness.

It took Bongani such a long journey to win the hearts of producers and fans in his acting career. Things have been more challenging than what many of his fans imagined. Despite all his challenges, Thulani remained focused, grounded and patient. Indeed, when it’s time for flowers, many would think it’s been gold and glitters from the start for Thulani. Bongani boasts about the investment he gave into his acting education in different ways.

Gomora actor Bongani’ Thulani Mtsweni’s academic and career background

Unlike many of the young talents coming into our small screens, Bongani is not an academic. Soon after his Matric, Thulani focused on acting rather than pursuing academic education. Everything he learned or studied is acting-related. Despite loving other activities like soccer, Thulani’s natural talent for acting overrode every interest he had elsewhere.

During his early years in Tsakane township, Johannesburg, Thulani joined the local community theatre, where he started developing his skills. He later went to the South African state theatre, taking his talents to another level. Lastly, Bongani went to enrol on the Drama for life at Wits University. At Wits, he did not do short courses on Drama and theatre.

Bongani ‘Thulani Mtsweni’ on Gomora

On the show, Bongani is facing severe financial challenges and cannot sustain his family. On the other side, he has to provide for his divorced family while caring for Zodwa and his children. Bongani took the most down-to-earth job at Gomora High to make ends meet. It is a shocker to Zodwa and a shame to her stepdaughter Sibongile.