‘I’m a servant’: Uzalo star Jimmy Magubane announced as ATM councillor candidate
Magubane has been nominated as the ATM's councillor candidate for Ward 7 in Ntshongweni, Durban.
Uzalo television star Jimmy Magubane has been named as the candidate for the African Transformation Movement (ATM) to represent Ward 7 in Ntshongweni, Durban, in the upcoming local government elections on November 4th. The 49-year-old actor expressed his readiness to serve his hometown on Facebook, declaring: "Umphakathi [wase] Ntshongweni, my hometown, trust me & I trust Jehovah qha. I’m a SERVANT," which roughly translates to "The community of Ntshongweni, my hometown, trust me and I trust Jehovah only. I’m a servant."
Magubane, who gained recognition for his roles in Uzalo, Blood Legacy, and Smoke & Mirrors, shared with Daily Sun that being nominated was both a surprise and an honor. He explained that it was a testament to the community's trust in him to bring about positive change. He further emphasized that his fame as an actor should not influence the community's expectations, stating, "Acting is my career.
It has nothing to do with community needs. The community doesn’t need an actor but someone they can trust to change their embarrassing living conditions."
Previously a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, Magubane opted for the ATM due to its faith-based principles.
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