Reality TV favourite and influencer Sweet Guluva is expanding his presence in the entertainment industry with an exciting new role in BET Africa’s upcoming telenovela Black Gold.

The Big Brother Mzansi season 5 winner is set to make his acting debut alongside some of South Africa’s most celebrated talent.

Produced by Mandla N under the Black Brain banner, Black Gold is already generating buzz ahead of its premiere.

Sweet Guluva will be joining a stellar cast that includes screen veterans Sello Maake KaNcube, Dawn Thandeka King, Warren Masemola, Zamani Mbatha, and TV personality Nomalanga Shozi.

Entertainment commentator Jabu McDonald confirmed the casting in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter).

“Big Brother Mzansi season 5 winner Sweet Guluva has joined the cast of BET’s new daily drama series Black Gold. The show premieres on 18 August 2025 at 18:30 on channel 129.”

Fans have since taken to social media to congratulate Guluva on this major milestone, celebrating his transition from reality TV champion to full-fledged actor.

The former winner, who once opened up about life after winning R2 million on Big Brother Mzansi, is now proving that his rise to stardom is only just beginning.

Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 winner Sweet Guluva has joined the cast of BET’s new daily drama series ‘Black Gold’

The show premieres on 18 August 2025 at 18:30 on channel 129. pic.twitter.com/KheZlURSth

— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) August 6, 2025