{"id":33760,"date":"2026-06-29T09:09:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=33760"},"modified":"2026-06-29T09:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:09:29","slug":"double-trouble-the-lookalike-that-has-everyone-asking-is-that-jonasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/double-trouble-the-lookalike-that-has-everyone-asking-is-that-jonasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Double Trouble: The Lookalike That Has Everyone Asking, ‘Is That Jonasi?’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Instagram nearly overwhelmed users when a “lookalike” of Sdumo Mtshali ignited excitement, prompting discussions among fans about whether it was indeed the actor or merely someone with a striking resemblance.<\/p>\n

SDUMO MTSHALI\u2019S \u2018LOOKALIKE\u2019 SPARKS ONLINE FRENZY<\/h2>\n

The amusing commotion commenced when a well-known real estate agent, Mbali Molemane, shared what appeared to some as an authentic family portrait featuring her partner and child.<\/p>\n

The man’s likeness triggered a flood of varied reactions, with numerous commenters noting his similarity to Jonasi Gomora, the character played by Sdumo in The Polygamist<\/em><\/a>,<\/a> while Mbali was compared to Joyce Gomora, his character’s spouse.<\/p>\n

Mbali humorously captioned the post: \u201cBa kwa Gomora [the Gomoras] just got another property!@sdumo.mtshali.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Gonstee._ commented<\/strong>: I had to zoom in just to confirm it\u2019s not Jonasi. Well done.<\/p>\n

Isaachaze.za inquired<\/strong>: Is that Jonasi?<\/p>\n

Straphy remarked:<\/strong> Wow, I thought it was Jonasi.<\/p>\n

In the September\/October 2025 issue of BONA<\/em> magazine, Sdumo sported a chic denim jacket and jeans, complemented by black boots.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the man in Mbali\u2019s picture is dressed similarly, leading some followers to suspect that this is an AI-generated image.<\/p>\n

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@hood_princess.co.za<\/strong> remarked, \u201cThat\u2019s not him, but I adore the picture,\u201d which invited a range of thoughtful responses.<\/p>\n

Lesego1850 replied<\/strong>: It\u2019s him (Sdumo)\u2026 she tagged him.<\/p>\n

Itumeleng Shiburi noted:<\/strong> It\u2019s him. He\u2019s got an identical outfit like that on his profile.<\/p>\n

BoogaShugga asserted<\/strong>: VULA AMEHLO [open your eyes] they tagged him (Sdumo).<\/p>\n

Thabiso Tenza tagged Sdumo and commented<\/strong> \u201c@sdumo.mtshali congratulations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sdumo responded<\/strong>, \u201cWTH [what the hell].\u201d<\/p>\n

SDUMO MTSHALI UNPACKS HIS CHARACTER, JONASI GOMORA<\/h2>\n

The acclaimed actor has been making headlines for his remarkable performance as Jonasi Gomora in The Polygamist<\/em>.<\/p>\n

During an interview with TV Mzansi<\/em>, Sdumo described his character as \u201clayered\u201d and mentioned that he was \u201csearching\u201d for something amidst the relationships he navigated.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s so layered. He\u2019s searching for something. There\u2019s something he\u2019s searching for. I don\u2019t think he\u2019s a villain. He\u2019s definitely lost.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n