Young and Loaded, Durban Gen actor Bhekisizwe Mahlawe’s age and business empire impress Mzansi
South African actor Bhekisizwe Mahlawe is famously known for his role as Nurse Calvin in Durban Gen, making him a household name. The actor’s character has been through the most on the show, and many people have grown to love how they relate to the situations he goes through. Off-screen in his real life, he lives a pretty comfortable life, and like many performers, he has side hustles that pay him besides his acting career.
Bhekisizwe Mahlawe as Calvin in Durban Gen
Bhekisizwe takes on the role of Calvin, a former Durban Gen paramedic Bab’ Gumede’s son, and his mother was a receptionist at the hospital as well. However, Calvin had a fallout with his father after his mother died of high blood pressure because she was being cheated on. Bab Gumede left his job and moved far from his son because they could not see eye to eye. As if his grief was not enough, Calvin met a woman he loved who then succumbed to cancer, and he was left to grieve.
He recently made peace with his past when he was shot because of an affair with a married doctor at the hospital. Soon after, he started dating two of his workmates at the hospital, Dr Jack and Thembinator. Despite both women knowing they are being two-timed, they still love him and try to find ways to make their relationships work. Among the gents, Calvin is a player and master of the dating game.
Bhekisizwe Mahlawe’s age
The actor who takes on the role of Calvin is a single father in real life, and he usually posts about his daughter, who he claims to try to be a better father. Bhekisizwe was born in March 1990, which makes him 32 years as of this year, shocking his fans. The actor looks like he is in his late twenties because of his youthful looks.
His acting career
Before his current role in Durban Gen, the actor was known for his character in Shreds and Dreams, where he played Nkanyiso. He landed roles in Isibaya, Isithembiso, Soul City and many more. His acting career dates back to when Sokhulu and Partners still aired on television.
Bhekisizwe Mahlawe business emire
Besides his acting career, Bhekisizwe is also a business owner and CEO of two companies he founded. One of them is the media company BRT which gives services to people in the entertainment industry. He runs shows, drama workshops and many more.
Bhekisizwe also owns his clothing label Umzim cool clothing and sells perfumes under that company name. His Durban Gen fellow cast members like Tsidi Makitle and Meshack Mavuso have supported him by buying his clothes and perfumes.
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