Israel Matseke Zulu

Israel Sipho Makoe Matseke-Zulu (formerly known as Israel Makoe), is a South African actor, poet and dancer primarily known for his roles in motion pictures like iNumber Number (2013) and its series sequel,[1] Four Corners (2013), Tsotsi (2005),[2] Hard to Get (2014)[3] and Gomora (which he exited because his legs were immobile)[4] just to mention few.

Israel Matseke Zulu
Born
Israel Sipho Makoe Matseke-Zulu
NationalitySouth African
Occupation(s)actor, poet and dancer
Notable workTsotsi I Number number

Makoe is an ex-convict, he was incarcerated three years for car hijacking and housebreaking at Johannesburg Prison from 1996 to 1999.[5] After his prison departure he has then playing thug/villain roles in most of his characters if not all.[6]

References
  1. Kemp, Grethe. "iNumber Number series starts shooting". Citypress. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  2. Mazibuko, Nonkululeko. "Israel Makoe and Presley Chweneyagae help the less fortunate". Drum. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  3. "Illness leaves Israel Matseke-Zulu 'effectively semi-crippled' and forces him to leave 'Gomora'". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. "'I'm sick, I can't walk': Israel Matseke-Zulu reveals why he exited 'Gomora'". MSN. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  5. "Stuck playing the role of thug". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  6. Staff Reporter (2 September 2014). "Movie star Israel Makoe can't shake off the bad boy image". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 18 April 2022.


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