‘After judging us, please pray for us’: Uzalo actor Vusi Mdiniso denies rumours he’s homeless

A picture of Uzalo actor Vusi Mdiniso on the streets pulling a trolley has sparked rumours that he is homeless.

The actor has since poured cold water on the rumours.

The image in question is from his current role on Uzalo, where he portrays the character Sgidi.

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Vusi Mdiniso sets the record straight

Reacting to the rumours, Mdiniso posted photos of his late grandmother’s house, which he is currently renovating.

He thanked Uzalo for the opportunity, while also taking a swipe at those spreading the false claims.

“After judging us actors, please pray for us. We want to be perfect, just like you. Thank you, Uzalo SABC 1, for turning my dreams into reality.

“My grandparents took me to school, and this is how I say thank you, Mtimande,” he wrote.

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Mdiniso also told TshisaLIVE that when the photo was taken, his character was in disguise, entering enemy territory to retrieve money as part of a storyline.

He added that misleading posts like these can have serious real-world consequences.

“I wish people truly understood the emotional and personal impact these kinds of posts can have. This post has caused unnecessary confusion and concern among my actual fans and the public. I’m just grateful that those who identify with my work quickly recognised the image as a scene from Uzalo,” he told the publication.

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