Christopher Kubheka

Jabu Christopher Kubheka (1969 – 12 June 2017) was a South African actor and model. He is best known for the roles in the television serials such as Yizo Yizo, Zone 14 and Vat 'n Sit.

Career Kubheka started his acting career in Zola, Soweto at Positive Creative Arts in the late 1980s. In 1991, he made his film debut with the role "Xabo" in the film Crazy Safari directed by Billy Chan. In 1999, Kubheka joined with the season one of SABC1 drama serial Yizo Yizo. In the serial, he played the role as "Gunman for life”popularity until 2004. Then in 2005, he joined with the SABC1 drama series Zone 14 and played the supportive role of "Bazooka Khumba". His role became very popular among the public, where he continued to play the role for four seasons until 2011.

In 2014, he made the supportive role "Skhumba", in the eKasi+ sitcom Van 'n Sit. Other than that, he made guest roles in the soapies and comedies such as Jacob's Cross, Zabalaza, A Place Called Home, Generations, Abo Mzala, and Ses'Top La. Several days before his death, he auditioned for a role on Mzansi Magic drama series Ring of Lies.

Aside from acting, Kubheka performed with a group called Team Four. The group included Innocent "Bobo" Masuku and Dumisani "Stix" Khumalo. He also announced about his intentions to release an album under Kalawa Jazmee.

Personal life Kubheka married Cynthia Khumalo in 2010. His funeral service was postponed due to a "massive" backlog in the Gauteng provincial forensic services. In his suicide note, he explained the reason behind his suicide as his wife's secret relationship. His family found the circumstances of his death to be suspicious, as Kubheka was preparing to leave Khumalo before his death. During his memorial service, it was revealed Kubheka fathered 24 children.

Filmography

Year Film Role Genre Ref. 1991 Crazy Safari Xabo Film 1999 Yizo Yizo Gunman TV series 2001 The Long Run Johannes Film 2005 Zone 14 Bazooka Khumba TV series 2006 A Place Called Home Guest role TV series 2007 Jacob's Cross Assassin 1 TV series 2013 Generations Guest role TV series 2013 Zabalaza Phathu TV series 2014 Vat 'n Sit Skhumba TV series 2014 Ses'Top La Guest role TV series 2015 Abo Mzala Crazy TV series 2015 Gold Diggers Scar TV series 2016 Keeping Score Smokes TV series 2016 Thandeka's Diary Edison TV series