Desmond Dube
Desmond Dube | |
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| Born | 25 January 1969 (age 56) South Africa |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | Tlotliso Matsela |
Desmond Dube (born 25 January 1969) is a South African comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for starring in the 'Amaglug-glug television commercial and for his comedy show called Dube on Mondays on SABC 2.[1][2]
Career
He has performed in the plays Jozi Jozi and Peto and the musical Street Sisters, and appeared in the play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. He appeared in industrial theatre productions for Eskom, Siyabonga and the AIDS Show. He also played a role in the "Amaglugglug" commercial for SASOL, which won him a Loerie Award for Best Contribution.[3][4]
Dube appeared in the feature film Inside and the series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures in 1996 and 1999. In 2002, he appeared in the film The Long Run, and in 2004, he appeared in the film Hotel Rwanda. In 2008, Dube starred as BK in the TV series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
Dube on Monday, a comedy variety show in South Africa, is broadcast on SABC 3 TV. The show brought Dube controversy when, in 2003, he compared members of the Shangaan ethnic group to baboons during the show. Dube apologized on air later, though he defended his statements the next day.[5][6][7] The National Assembly Deputy Speaker criticized the SABC for not taking strong action against Dube in the aftermath, and for failing to condemn his statements.[5]
In 2017, he was expected to host the game show #Karektas.[8]
Personal life
He is married to Tlotliso Matsela.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Inside | Scabenga | TV Movie |
| 1996 | Joburg Blues | Jakes Kubeka | TV Movie |
| 1996 | Panic Mechanic | Comedy | |
| 1999 | Millennium Menace | Desmond | Comedy |
| 2004 | Hotel Rwanda | Dube | Docudrama / War / Biography / Drama |
| 2008 | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | BK | TV Series
7 episodes |
See also
References
- ^ Maako, Keitumetse. "Desmond Dube reflects on living on streets: 'That was both terrifying and confusing'". News24. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "SABC+ Dube On Monday - Season Season 01". SABC. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "South Africa: Desmond Dube Gives South African TV Life". The Daily Vox. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Jack and the Beanstalk". TimesLIVE. 11 October 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ a b "SABC should act against Dube". News24. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Hlatshwayo, Riot. "TV man's apology doesn't stick". News24. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Hlatshwayo, Riot. "Baboon joke bites Dube". News24. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Desmond Dube to host new comedy game show". News24. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Mailula, Tebogo. "Dube's taking life seriously". News24. Retrieved 4 April 2024.