Viewers of the Mzansi Magic telenovela Champions took to social media this week to applaud Sello Maake KaNcube.
SELLO MAAKE KANCUBE: WASHINGTON MODISE HAS CANCER
The former Skeem Saam actor Sello Maake KaNcube’s character, Washington Modise, is diagnosed with cancer.
It is reported the actor might be leaving the show soon and his character will get killed before the end of season one.
Entertainment commentator Jabu Mcdonald wrote: “Sello Maake deserves an award for this role.”
While Champions fan @ulangelihlee wrote: “He definitely ate that role please.”
He’s joined by award-winning actress Jo-anne Reyneke, who plays his daughter Sne Modise, while Kgomotso Christopher plays his wife Lucinda Modise.
His brother Philemon Modise is portrayed by popular Blood and Water actor Tumisho Masha.
@shaz_bantuza, who’s a fan of the actor says: “Personal stories aside, this man is legendary. He owns every role. From Archie, to Ntate Kganyago to Dr. Mashobadieta, Daniel Nyathi. Every character sticks to him. He’s brilliant.”
Maake KaNcube is known for his roles as Archie Moroka in Generations, Ntate Kganyago in Skeem Saam, and Danie Nyathi in Scandal! and many more.

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