Former Isibaya actor, Sayitsheni Simon Mdakhi, reacts after being called BOLT driver

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Former Isibaya actor, Sayitsheni Simon Mdakhi, reacts after being called BOLT driver.

Sayitsheni is a seasoned actor who played the role of Saddam on Isibaya alongside actress Linda Sebezo. He is also known for his role as Speshil on the e.tv soap opera Rhythm City. He has appeared on several shows including, Yizo Yizo, Tsha Tsha and Home Affairs. He has directed several theatre productions, including My Hobos, Can I Get an Amen?, Who’s Drinking Who? and Dance Mzansi, to name a few. A close friend tells ZiMoja, “There’s nothing wrong with driving Bolt or Uber. He is a father, he needs to make ends meet. Anyone can be a driver. 

“There’s nothing wrong with driving Bolt or Uber. He is a father, he needs to make ends meet. Anyone can be a driver. You can finish your office job and drive after hours until midnight, sleep and go to work,” Mdakhi’s friend told the publication.

“Times were tough, productions were not working, he had a car and it only made sense that he started driving. It also meant that he could be outside and have a permit. That is what a man does, take charge of his life and not make excuses about unemployment. I commend my friend for doing what he needed to do,” said the friend.

Former Isibaya actor Sayitsheni Simon Mdakhi has laughed off claims that he is doing all he can to make ends meet.

According to Zimoja, the 43-year-old is in the e-hailing service industry as a Bolt driver.