Sannah Mchunu and More South African Actors React to ‘Uzalo’ Star Glen Gabela’s Donation Video

• Popular South African actors recently responded to veteran actor Glen Gabela's donation video on social media
• The veteran actor recently shared on social media that he needs financial assistance and food donations as he has no income
• Fans of the former Uzalo and Shaka actor also took to his viral video to comfort him and to applaud him for his honesty

Award-winning actor Glen Gabela got the attention of his industry colleagues when he pleaded for financial assistance in a viral video on social media.

Gabela also received a response from the Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, who promised to get back to him this week.

Generations: The Legacy actress Sannah Mchunu posted the video on her Instagram account on Thursday, 14 August 2025, of Gabela asking for donations and captioned the video: "Jesus, son of David, have mercy on us💔🥺🙏."

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The former Gomora actress also said she hopes the actor will get a role soon and added:

"Akukho ngisho nama auditions ku dry dry (there are currently no auditions). Ama actors ethu ahlaselwe yi depression impilo ayikho bandla ngapha sebekhulile yooo umuntu kube waziyela eShopryt🤞," (Our actors get depressed in their old age. We see them at Shoprite.)

South African actors and fans of the star respond to the video

House of Zwide actor Khaya Dladla, who starred opposite Gabela on Uzalo, said:

"Awu Bab’Glen 😢😢😢."

House of Zwide actress Winnie Ntshaba reacted with sad emojis and wrote:

"😢😢😢😢😢."

Skeem Saam actor Tiisetso Thoka replied:

"My goodness, this is heartbreaking. Our industry is really affecting our mental health💔😢."

A fan of the veteran actor, bee2_mellow asked:

"Why are they not getting royalties for their past work? Why do we have the Department of Arts and Culture?"

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gen.aro325 said:

"I can feel his pain😢.I pray my parents don't end up here.🙏😭My parents are actors as well🙌."

aphileto_gasa responded:

"It doesn’t look like he has ever worked a day in his life. What did he buy when he was still working? This guy has been working for a very long time; he has been on TV. What did he do with his money when he was still working?"

nonishongz reacted:

"Lord, have mercy on us. This is so heartbreaking to witness. What is the role of the Department of Arts and Culture? Why are our actors and actresses treated in such an inhumane manner? Something is seriously wrong with our government, really. They don’t care about anyone else but themselves."

ekisshadojones said:

"I think people have to take acting as an extracurricular activity. Because this is not on. Actors should have a proper day-to-day profession, then act after hours. This is sad."

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Glen Gabela’s alleged daughter calls him out

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that veteran actor Glen Gabela's alleged daughter commented on his finances.

The actor previously shared in an interview that his wife left him because he couldn't afford a house in the suburbs.

South Africans have commented on the actor's daughter's reaction to his interview about his divorce and his financial woes.

Source: Briefly News