Watch: ‘House of Zwide’ star Thato Dithebe discusses his ‘Champions’ role

Talented ‘House of Zwide’ actor Thato Dithebe is ready to tackle his new character, Lebogang on Mzansi Magic’s ‘Champions’.

Actor Thato Dithebe, who portrays the role of Neo in House of Zwide has joined Tshedza Pictures’ latest telenovela Champions.

THATO DITHEBE: NEW ROLE

The 23-year-old House of Zwide star tells Sowetan that his Champions character, Lebogang is from Pretoria and a football player.

“I’m often mistaken to be from Pretoria, maybe because of Neo, the character I play on House of Zwide, that people feel that I’m from the capital city,” said the actor from Mogale City, Krugersdorp in the West Rand.

“My second role on Champions, Lebogang Serite, is also from Pretoria and because I’m always in character, I guess it makes it easy to pull off a convincing persona.”

The talented actor adds that his latest soccer player character wants nothing but to make it in life and become a star.

Dithebe, who was first introduced as a YoTV presenter has also secured roles on TV shows, Soul Buddyz and Rhythm City.

Sunday World reports that Champions will also feature A-list stars such as Kwenzo Ngcobo, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Tumisho Masha, Sello Maake KaNcube, Kgomotso Christopher and Jo-anne Reyneke.

TV SPACES 📺| CHAMPIONS STARTS TONIGHT

The countdown for the premiere episode of the telenovela Champions has begun ⏱️

Key cast: Sello Maake ka-Ncube, Tumisho Masha, Jo-anne Reyneke, Kgomotso Christopher, Kwenzo Ngcobo, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Thato Dithebe and breakout duo of… pic.twitter.com/YY59qqQeTk

— Actor Spaces (@actorspaces) February 5, 2024

BACKGROUND OF ‘CHAMPIONS’

Executive producer Phathutshedzo Makwarela explains that the show Champions’ uniquely embodies the spirit of South Africa, aiming to inspire and excite our audience.

“It’s a celebration of ambition, positivity, and the resilience of our people. Tshedza Pictures is thrilled to collaborate again with Mzansi Magic, and we eagerly anticipate the moment our viewers will join us on this incredible journey.”

With a star-studded cast, including top actors and newcomers on the rise, viewers can expect passion, power, perseverance and ultimate triumph on Champions.

Champions premiered on DStv Mzansi Magic (channel 161) on Monday, 5 February at 7pm (Mondays to Fridays).

Mzansi Magic announces a new telenovela, starring @JoanneReyneke @sellomkn @kgchristopher @TB_Mthembu @TumishoMasha @PresidentThato and Kwenzo Ngcobo, to name a few.

“Champions” will premiere on @Mzansimagic from Monday 5 February at 7pm. pic.twitter.com/uxrExggJbf

— TV Mzansi (@TvMzansi) January 9, 2024

New telenovela alert🚨📷

A stellar cast and a dash of new talent is exactly what we ordered for 2024! Get ready for @sellomkn @TumishoMasha @JoanneReyneke and more faves. #ChampionsMzansi premieres on Monday 5 February at 19:00. Read here: https://t.co/RqtcRyD8kP pic.twitter.com/Duu3DmgS0P

— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) January 9, 2024