‘Big Brother Mzansi’s Sweet Guluva Makes His Acting Debut on ’Black Gold’

‘Big Brother Mzansi’s Sweet Guluva Makes His Acting Debut on ’Black Gold’

  • Influencer and reality TV star Sweet Guluva has joined the cast of BET's upcoming telenovela Black Gold
  • The Big Brother Mzansi star will be acting opposite actress and TV personality Nomalanga Shozi, as well as Dawn Thandeka King
  • South Africans took to social media on Wednesday to congratulate the Big Brother Mzansi season 5 winner
SA reacts to the star's acting debut
'Big Brother Mzansi's season 5 winner secures role on BET telenovela. Image: SweetGuluva
Source: Instagram

Popular Big Brother Mzansi reality TV star Sweet Guluva has scored a role on Mandla N's upcoming BET TV show, Black Gold.

The influencer, who previously opened up about being in the spotlight and winning R2 million on the show, has secured a role on the Black Brain production.

Guluva will be joining legendary actors Sello Maake KaNcube, Dawn Thandeka King, as well as Warren Masemola and Zamani Mbatha on the upcoming TV show.

Entertainment commentator Jabu McDonald reported on his X account on Wednesday, 6 August, that the Big Brother Mzansi winner has joined the cast of Black Gold.

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"Big Brother Mzansi season 5 winner Sweet Guluva has joined the cast of BET’s new daily drama series Black Gold. The show premieres on 18 August 2025 at 18:30 on channel 129," reads the caption.

South Africans congratulate the reality TV star

@TalentaJJ said:

"Chances are, he cannot act to save his life😂. I am kidding."

@RumbieeM wrote:

"I'm sure he's going to kill his role🔥🔥. He was made for this🔥👏."

@thandek22558927 said:

"There is something pure and refreshing about this boy. His aura is going to take him very far."

@Shirlez reacted:

"I pity the kids who are studying drama and arts because this is no longer about talent but numbers🙁."

@immortalz24 said:

"Ehame BET needs to pull numbers of viewers. Now they are using Sweet Guluva for more views."

@matome_prudence commented:

"To everyone who has doubts or complaints about him, please look for his clips from the show. He nailed the characters that he was given during wager tasks on the show. So, please, he is good, y'all tune in from the 18th😁."

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@CarolineThabet2 said:

"We are very proud of you, Bhuti, knowing that your dreams are becoming a reality, keep shining ❤️😍."

@Bongekile920283 reacted:

"Oh, good luck, Sweet Guluva. This is your passion, dream, and talent. I am wishing you the best."

@kanongBf commented:

"Wow, this is incredible. The young man is working hard. Congratulations to him."

@_babybearr wrote"

"They are recycled actors. He's the only new talent. I guess one is better than nothing!"

@Real_Ama21 replied:

"Congratulations to him 🥳🥳🥳🥳💃💃💃. I am proud of him❤️."

@SbahleNene98 said:

"This is the one I wanted for him. He's such a good actor ❤️❤️."
Mzansi congratulate Sweet Guluva
Reality TV star joins 'Black Gold'. Images: SweetGuluva
Source: Instagram

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