Meneer Manaka: Get To Know Skeem Saam’s Skhumbuzo Mbatha
Skhumbuzo Mbhatha is a celebrated South African actor who plays Meneer Manaka on SABC1 telenovela Skeem Saam. The actor kills his role so perfectly, one would think he is a teacher in real life.
Many Skeem Saam fans have over the past decade gradually warmed up to Skhumbuzo Mbatha’s character, to the point of becoming obsessed with Meneer Manaka. Meneer Manaka is charming and has a heart of gold.
Early Life
Skhumbuzo Mbatha hails from Senaoane in Soweto but attended school in Limpopo where his mother worked.
Skeem Saam Character
On-scree he is 39 years old and teaches languages at Turfloop High. He has an exceptional ability to push his learners to achieve their highest potential.
He has learnt that connecting with his learners keeps his classroom from being a battlefield. Principled and easy-going, Meneer Manaka enjoys interacting with young people and leading by example. The talented actor has a physical presence and he enjoys exercise.
Skhumbuzo Mbatha lives in Turfloop with his family, which we never see. He is the man who pushed Kwaito Seakamela to do well in High School and beyond. Mbatha has a child who is still in primary school, but he is not married yet. He is the type of father that many boys in his school wish they had, gentle and understanding.
His character is getting more interesting as he explores a possible relationship with Charity Ramabu (Makgofe Moagi). An interesting rumour is that DJ Fresh is joining the show to play Manaka’s brother.
Meneer Manaka: Get To Know Skeem Saam’s Skhumbuzo Mbatha
Turned Down Capricon Contract To Pursue Acting
He is also a radio personality of note. Skhumbuzo started his radio career at Capricorn when the station was still known as Radio 1512.
The talented broadcaster later left to join Thobela FM, where he was responsible for the afternoon drive show. On March 2018, he returned to his home Capricorn FM.
His Capricorn journey ended this year in March after he turned down the contract to pursue acting.
Award-Winning DJ
In recent years the celebrated entertainer has received several nominations and awards but in 2015 he scored big. Mbatha. who presents Ntshirogele, won the award for Best Afternoon Drive Show presenter at the 2015 MTN Radio Awards.
Love Life And Family
Little is known about his private life. The talented actor lives a private life. Other than his career, Skhumbuzo is also a dedicated father, who always shares pictures of gis children on social media.
Fortune
The celebrated DJ is one of the few South Africans who have the widest collection of exotic motorbikes. Mbatha doesn’t only own a fleet of motorbikes but cars too. One can not talk about mini coopers without mentioning Mbatha in the equation. Through his illustrious career, he has managed to amass wealth and fortune for himself and boasts around with luxurious mansions and properties across South Africa.