Recent pictures of actor, comedian and singer Siyabonga Radebe, better known as SiyaB were widely shared on social media platforms.
These pictures, accompanied by a mini clip, left mzansi wondering what happened to the great SiyaB, as he looked different. The difference in his looks and style sent the internet into a frenzy, leading many internet users to believe that he is poor and possibly mentally unstable.
While some thought the unusual look may be prompted by a lack of bookings for work, as it has been a while since he appeared on screens. SiyaB is popular for the characters he played on Intersextions, Uzalo, Generations, A Place Called Home and Home Affairs.
An X (formerly Twitter) user took to their page to break the news.
Actor Siyabonga Radebe reportedly broke and facing mental illness
Someone please share his account number….. pic.twitter.com/bkbGOkd7sM
— Keletso??? (@KeletsoMss) May 14, 2025
Media personality, Sizwe Dhlomo, joined the chat and posed a question: ” Who says he’s struggling? Umjita uy’bhlomele (he’s just chilling?).”
Who says he’s struggling? Umjita uy’bhlomele nje? https://t.co/GoJIJ5X6St
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) May 14, 2025
X users weighed in:
He’s struggling
— Thuso™ ?????? (@ramalokot) May 14, 2025
Come on Siz, this is obvious
— Matwas (@matwas15) May 14, 2025
The industry closed many doors for him after the whole saga with abusing Lerato. I think that’s where the problem started.
— Tebatso (@Tebaaaxx) May 14, 2025
I don’t know, man, he’s a little ashy in the photos bruh ? soft life leaves clues, but so does umsokolo
— Msentiii (@Msentiii_) May 14, 2025
Another user shared a video of SiyaB sitting with his friends in their township. The thespian is having fun with his friends, his hair looks unkept and his clothes look stained, and he has a cigarette in his hand.
What happened to Siyabonga Radebe? pic.twitter.com/24aayiKrvp
— ?Tholakele? (@MkwanaziTK) May 6, 2025
