In South African history, Dingiswayo and Zwide clashed as fierce rivals during King Shaka’s rise. Their battles shaped kingdoms and legacies. Shaka iLembe brilliantly revived this rivalry, with Thembinkosi Mthembu as Dingiswayo and Wiseman Mncube as Zwide.
On-screen, they embody powerful enemies whose conflict defined eras. Their acting brought fire, tension, and raw emotion, gripping millions of viewers. Fans quickly associated them with rivalry beyond the screen. Recently, however, the two actors surprised everyone by extending their battles elsewhere.
Instead of swords and kingdoms, their latest clash unfolded over football allegiances, sparking excitement and laughter among fans.
Dingiswayo and Zwide’s debate on Chiefs and Pirates
Wiseman Mncube shared a hilarious video on TikTok, showing their playful football debate. Mncube, a proud Kaizer Chiefs supporter, laughed uncontrollably, writing, “Cishe ngashona webantu!!!!!!!!” His passion for Amakhosi was clear. Meanwhile, Thembinkosi Mthembu, loyal to Orlando Pirates, fired back with equal energy.
He proudly defended the Buccaneers, showing unwavering support. Their playful argument mirrored their historic on-screen rivalry, only now through football passion. Fans loved seeing their lighter sides away from acting. Chiefs and Pirates supporters quickly joined the fun online, debating and celebrating the friendly clash.
The Chiefs-Pirates rivalry remains South Africa’s biggest football battle. Adding two beloved actors to the mix only amplified excitement. This debate proved that stars, too, live and breathe football loyalties. For fans, it was a refreshing reminder—heroes and villains on-screen can unite us in laughter off-screen.
What fans say
After Dingiswayo and Zwide debated over Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, fans loved it.
@Pamela Dube Anderson
. ““Ama fans abemxosha, hhayi mina” Lapho naye uyiyona
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@Thobile “Am I the only one who feels like Wiseman is really sweet in real life? 
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@Thando “Football debates are necessary in friendships 
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@Themba Mbele “Phendula umbuzo eyiphi I winger e blind okudlula mofokeng ”
@Siyabonga “This the debates we have with my friends. Im Chiefs, another is Pirates and on friend is Sundowns. We argue about soccer and while we drink and eat meat.”
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