Sicelo Buthelezi became an instant fan favourite when he first appeared on Gomora, and his growing net worth has surprised Mzansi. In Gomora, he plays Teddy, the son of Zodwa (Sannah Mchunu) and the late Don (Israel Matseke Zulu); his father left when he was an infant to stay with a wealthy woman in Sandton. After being abandoned by his father, Teddy and his mother Zodwa found refuge in Gomora Township and started staying in a shack. Teddy was born with fetal alcohol syndrome, which caused him to be a slow learner. He was born and raised by an alcoholic who saw Teddy being adopted by Gladys Dlamini, a good-hearted social worker in the Gomora community.
The character of Teddy always has Mzansi laughing out loud with his acting skills. When he joined Gomora, his character was set to play in one season, but he managed to impress the showrunners of the show into making his character permanent. During his interview at the Podcast and Chill with MacG, Sicelo opened up about how difficult it is to continue being a cast member on Gomora. He said:
Despite having a running contract, writers are the ones who call the shots on whether for one to stay or not. One has to up your game to impress the showrunners, or else you’re out.
The net worth of Sicelo Buthelezi has been revealed
Sicelo Buthelezi stole the hearts of many when he scored an acting gig on Gomora. The Teddy character placed him in the spotlight, inviting advertising business deals with various prominent brands in Mzansi.
The star is multi-talented, and during his interview with MacG, he reveals that he is also pursuing a budding music career. He even has some days that he sets aside to perform his performances. His music career is at its peak, and Sicelo sees himself collaborating with famous musicians in the future.
For his character, Gomora Sicelo Buthelezi is taking home a salary of R36 000 per month. Sicelo is slowly becoming one of Gomora’s most paid cast members, competing with his onscreen mother, Zodwa (Sannah Mchunu).
With his business interest in media, he continues to exploit opportunities in the entertainment industry. As of 2022, Sicelo Buthelezi has a net worth of R 11.2 million, which has grown from his 2020 net worth of R864 000. He is indeed working hard, and his growing net worth inspires his fans.
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