Siyabonga Radebe Uzalo Mental Institution

Siyabonga Radebe’s neighbours say ‘Uzalo’ saved him. Image via Twitter @Uzalo_SABC1

‘Uzalo’ actor Siyabonga Radebe ‘appears to be mentally disturbed’

According to sources, Siyabonga Radebe has been admitted at a mental institution and appears to be very mentally disturbed.

Siyabonga Radebe Uzalo Mental Institution

Siyabonga Radebe’s neighbours say ‘Uzalo’ saved him. Image via Twitter @Uzalo_SABC1

Actor Siyabonga Radebe who played the role of Vikizitha Magwaza on the hit SABC 1 drama Uzalo, was reportedly admitted at a mental institution.

Although it is not clear when the actor was admitted, Savanna News reports that he was seen wandering around the mental institution naked.

He appears to be a very mentally disturbed person,” a source at the institution said.

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SIYABONGA’S MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONED

Before the seasoned actor joined Uzalo, his neighbours in hometown of Umlazi told Daily Sun that he appeared disoriented as he would be seen speaking to himself, wearing a gown and holding a cup of tea.

“He was seen walking down the street wearing a gown and holding a cup of tea. He was not walking a short distance with that cup and gown. We suspect that something has disturbed his mind as he is a person who often seems to have a lot on his mind,” the source revealed.

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Another neighbour told the publication that he was worried about his mental health.  

“He would speak to himself and laugh as if he was having a conversation with someone…We were happy to learn he got a role in Uzalo.”  

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‘I AM NOT GOING CRAZY’ – SIYABONGA SAYS

Speaking to Daily Sun at the time, Siyabonga refuted the claims that he has gone crazy. He however stated that because he’s a writer, he sings his songs while walking.

“I’m a writer and I’d sometimes write a song and sing it while walking on the street. Maybe my neighbours would see me singing and thought I was talking to myself,” he said

Siyabonga left the show after only being with the for barely six months. He joined the eighth season with actors Thembi Nyandeni, and Omuhle Gela in the KwaMashu-set in the form of the Magwaza family.  

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