ACTOR Meshack Mavuso has climbed the ladder on e.tv telenovela Durban Gen.
Known as the drunkard doctor and womaniser Thabo Dlamini on the show, Meshack is now one of the directors.
Durban Gen, which premiered in October 2020, announced that Meshack is working behind the scenes.
Meshack also took the good news to Instagram where he also said he wished late veteran actor Patrick Shai could witness his success.
He wrote: “I’d really like to take this moment and thank all those who are behind my success. Ke ya leboga. Now you can officially call me Mr Director.”
Durban Gen is produced by Stained Glass TV, which has produced a number of shows including eHostela, The Wife, Uzalo, Lingashoni and Ifalakhe.
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Mavuso thanked the production company for trusting him with the new responsibility.
“Thanks to @Stainedglasstv @durbangen-etv for entrusting me with big responsibility, much appreciated. Malume Molefe@patric_shai I wish you were here to witness this. But ke kulungile,” wrote Meshack.
Stained Glass spokeswoman Nomfundo Zondi said the production saw the potential in Meshack.
“He is one of the hard workers who always strive to learn new things and face new challenges. And growth is important for every artist. Stained Glass is pleased to contribute in our actor’s development and we are certain that although it’s a big step for him, but he will be doing a good job,” said Nomfundo.
Meshack has been congratulated by his colleagues on Durban Gen and actors from other productions.
