Cape Town – Legendary South African actor Israel Matseke-Zulu has revealed the real reason why he quit the hit show on Mzansi Magic, Gomora.
Taking to his Instagram page, Israel released a statement revealing to his concerned fans that he has a gangrene disease.
According to The Citizen, gangrene disease is defined as the death of tissue caused by an infection that often occurs in the skin from loss of blood supply.
In Israel’s case, it affected his right leg, making it difficult for him to walk.
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“It is true I have been diagnosed with gangrene, which severely affected my right leg making it difficult or me to walk properly and function well on set during the filming. It also makes it difficult for me to perform as an artist, or throw those Ghetto Professor dance moves you know me for when invited to gigs.
“The growing demands of my job at Gomora made it difficult for me to give my all to the show due to this illness that effectively rendered me semi-crippled.”
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“The illness started shortly after I joined Gomora as mild pain in my legs which I took as a passing phase. I love Gomora as a show which I have been close to from its inception, more so that its set up in my hood Alexandra township. At the same time I am the kind of actor who when I do what I like, I want to be able to go full force, give it my all,” reads part of Israel’s statement.
Read Israel’s full statement below:
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The actor is widely known for his roles in Gaz’Lam, Z’bondiwe, Isibaya and many others. It was his star power and iconic “voetsek” that has made him a fan favourite in Mzansi.
On Gomora, he played the role of Don, Teddy’s biological father on the popular telenovela.
No doubt that he stunningly pulled his characters off and became one of Mzansi’s favourites.
His fans were saddened to hear this news about Israel.
Take a look at some Twitter reactions:
Very sad indeed I don’t watch tv but I know die grootman very well.
Israel Matseke-Zulu has been forced to quit Gomoro after being diagnosed with gangrene on his leg ????? pic.twitter.com/U2M6xyCsR9
— Tshiamo Ngoma ?????✌?? (@NgomaTshiamo) November 22, 2021
Let’s appreciate Israel Makoe Matseke-Zulu while is still with us, let’s give him flowers ? each time, He is an amazing actor and understands every single role he plays ??? #Gomora #GomoraMzansi Don pic.twitter.com/yVDvAizAjT
— The-General (@SihleGeneral10) November 22, 2021
To Bra Israel Matseke-Zulu, thank you for playing Don on #Gomora #GomoraMzansi, you are truly the greatest actor to play a villain on our TV screens, I appreciate your talent, you are the real Gomora in #Gomora #GomoraMzansi, I just hope they bring you from the dead to get Stompi pic.twitter.com/Lhy3xKruY9
— Tshepo (@TshepoMariachi) November 18, 2021
Give Israel Matseke-Zulu his flowers… Don was always an honour to watch ??personally, inasmuch as he was a very disturbing character but Israel gave it his all and he did justice #Gomora pic.twitter.com/LMo6MS1c7R
— bra tsong (@iamvuks_m) November 18, 2021
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