Veteran actor Carlo Radebe opens up about his struggle with unemployment 

Who else is coming from Podcast and Chill ?

"I never networked myself" that's an important lesson for all upcoming artists, it doesn't matter how talented you are, you need community.

He is depressed, he just doesn’t know. The crying constantly is a sign of depression. I suffered that, I know. May the almighty fill your cup with more work until it overflows. In return, you will care for those who walk this path as well.

If there's anyone who deserves another second chance is him. May God please make a way!!!!

We need another interview with King David Mashabela to let him tell his story❤

We as Africans have taken networking too far that talented people can't get opportunities legitimately anymore

It’s so sad to see the legends that raised us like this😢 Duke is like the original Jack Mabaso and David Genero’s of this world. God hear the prayers of the people in the Entertainment industry they need you, we need them🙏🏽

He's one of the actors that made not to miss Back Stage. I used to imitate how he acts when I was growing up

his story says alot about how unemployed people feel, the pain of not getting a job. We are not lazy, we need opportunities

I doubt Duke is okay but he tried to stay strong or stayed strong all these yrs and i applaud hin for that👏👏..

We need to be more compassionate and empathetic. Our TV and film industry is brutal toward the talent it uses

His truly sooo brave. I respect him sooo much. This is a story of sooo many who won't come out Nkosiyami 😭😭😭😭Lord help him. 🙏🙏🙏

Let us donate the little we have for this brother God will bless us I promise to donate this afternoon

Heartbreaking I feel 💔 for him, I pray he bounce back😢

Unemployment is very brutal

Compassion for all the artists of the world. Just imagine if they all feared to pursue their dreams, we would live in a poorer world. No books, no TV, no movies, no music. I love and appreciate what they do for us.❤

😢😢😢😢 I wish this brother all the best.

Carlo needs to go on a Podcast, 11min is not enough, plus this mainstream interview-style setup robbed us of getting to hear more from him about his situation and alot about the journey he has been on during the past 19years.

I am surprised that he didn’t get roles on MzanziMagic in their telenovelas…who doesn’t remember Duke. Salute his bravery, most of us are still oblivious to the plight of thespian’s and how we look down on the arts

Restoration has come bhuti. God is with you.

So brave. I wish him nothing but the best. ❤

Peace, blessings and prosperity to the brother for being humble enough to call for help.

I recently saw Carlo playing a lawyer in the original Muvhango first episodes. This guy's brilliant. I hope he's not a victim of his success like Ndara Vatiswa ie he hasn't crossed powerful egos. In his roles he epitomises power so much that we can't reconcile with his current personal circumstances. May his be a happy ending.

I hope that he will secure a new job offer and will be presented with more acting opportunities soon. His exceptional talent deserves recognition. 👏

This man has always been entertaining in his roles. May we see more of him on screens moving forward

I'm so glad he spoke out. This is incredible because he is going to be part of the people who break the stigma about unemployed artists. I love you Carlo, as an aspiring actress, your work has and continues to inspire me❤

This guy is scarring even when he's not acting 😢

Many are like him & he was a hit for a few second😢

😢😢😢😢I feel his pain 💔💔💔💔

Love and Light Duke! ❤️🕯️

I listened to this interview on 702. I always listen to 702 between 6 and 7h30. But, watching it sooo difficult. 😢

Its hard to have been that high up, come crashing down, and be reduced and left with nothing. He is brave. May you see better days

Carlo thank you for your bravery and coming out. Hold on just a little while. It can't get worse than this.❤ We love bra❤

Ahh, I love him on Back stage, he was so brilliant. Stay strong brother

What really needs to happen for artist to start making money. We're sick and tired of Record labels & Production companies are messing with artists. Without artists there would be no music, movies, soapies etc

don't give up brother. we sill love you and you are a talent. thank you for the story you have given us in our youth playing the role. may God bless you and be celebrated. Be blesses grootmaan.

It is brave of him to come out , otherwise we wouldn't know and no one could have tried to help if he kept quiet about his downfall. We still love you brother , you have way more than enough time to come back again... ❤🎉

Ohhhhh man😢😢😢May God restore him

Yho this guy was brilliant amongst his peers and some of the actors that are making it now don't come close to this man's talent. When you're too good those who aren't and look at you as competition and threat can participate in deleting you in their world. Hope someone with means to assist does see this because thank God acting has no 35 years limit to it. God bless you

I respect this man very much how do we help and donate ?

I believe this man Can write and direct a seris about his life and make living again.

Tough to watch. Wishing you all the best Broer

Absolutely heartbreaking, wish this guy recovery

We need him on our screens

Why is he off synch like he’s on Chinese film?! It looks like his voice is dubbed. Anyways I hope he rises up, he’s not alone but I hope he does rise up. Since I lost my job in 2019 June 30th I’ve never seen a salary till today(16 August 2024), I even stopped keeping in touch with my former colleagues who kept asking me “what are you doing / how’s life going” because of how down I was and it was crushing me all the time. I’ve been making huge changes by changing industries from media to farming and I hope what I’m planning to do works for generations to come. When a man asks for help just know he really has hit rock bottom. A man doesn’t really ask for help, but when he does just know he can’t do anything to help himself.

Brilliant actor I grew up watching him on Backstage

1 Popcast and Chill interview can get him a gig

Was listening and it was difficult for to express himself because social media has mean people😢 💔

This is really sad. All the best Carlos. Sending lots of divine light and love your way. Everything is going to be ok real soon. God will make a way🙏🏾🤲🏾🤍🕯

Very brave of him to tell his story. I hope his fortunes turn. He's a fantastic talent.

I pray that the Lord brings him labourers. And all the assistance he needs.

this is scary... like really.. it's crazy .. damn being an artist is hard guys, we are going through the most

Gayton please help.

I used to genuinely hate this guy when I was a kid lol he played a great villain ❤️

I hope he prospers. He deserves a happy life

Carlo was legend on backstage.

I hope that at the end of all these interviews, he gets the help he needs.

so painful those who can i kindly ask that please help him out i wish i had enough to share

Women, children, and pets are loved unconditionally. But men are loved only if they can provide something. Such is law written in white ink. An old lady one day said this, a broke man cannot even turn a woman wet, that got stuck with me to this day.

Its clear. He has been through a lot. His mind is racing, and his mouth is just trying to catch up. Im one of those who dont know him personally, but i know the work, and its incredible. Why he is unable to find work, its baffling. But all the best, sir.

South Africans Please Support Each Other Even More... Love You All Mzansi!!!

Looking forward to meeting You Bongani Bingwa

He look so healthy

May God heal 😭🙏🙏🙏

Please GOD grant an opportunity to provide for himself ❤❤❤❤

I dont know who's bright idea it was to have this man become the face of unemployment when you can visibly see he is going through the most. Couldnt you guys organise a telephone call or something, the shame and embarrasment he must feel which is closely linked to sui*de. He couldnt even finish a sentence without wanting to break down? I hope it did your numbers good as well as help him

His health is definitely taken a knock.... i am just guttered and feel his pain .... Im truly feel his pain and hurt

I am touched and heartbroken.I know i have financial issues too and wish i could do something.Hope the production companies can remember to call him for roles

"FUETSEK THANDAI" My favorite lines from him on Backstage, me and my friend at school used to call each other like that and laugh

People this talented must get into training. They must train upcoming talent. Man this is sad 😢

Ooh may God have mercy on Carlo, we love him and his him well.

Dukes, grew up watching backstage, crazy cause I was watching katlego danke on podcast and chill.

May God open doors for you bro please don't loose hope❤🙏🏽🙏🏽

Totally heartbreaking watching this interview. May God give people the latitude to understand that life is unpredictable.... Some days you will be down and some days you will be up. Praying that he gets the help that he needs 🙏🙏

Painful to watch...

Youll be alright king

What a great actor to be ignored!! Talented people in SA 😢

LOVED DUKE, my goodness!!!

❤🕯ingase kulunge grootman, uThixo akulwe nawe uzilwele💯

Haau mara the original Duke. Carlo embodied that character with finesse. I must say South Africa is the only country that somehow regresses in terms of TV shows. We used to have good shows here. I viewed Showmax the other day. The nonsense they have there is shocking. Bring back quality.

He looks high on some sort of substance. Doesn't make his story less heart wrenching though.

Bra is TWEEKING yoh you can’t tell me he’s not on something if you know you know but God bless him

I hope he gets through this💛💛 I hope he can start something, like a podcast, business or something😏

unemployment is a struggle brother too many south african you are not the only one.

The Duke

Nooooo way, Duke!!!!! So sad

I wish u all the best... ❤❤❤❤

Mental illness are serious, pyschiatrist, counseling, psychologist would definitely help, more importantly somebody please help this guy with some work just to get off his feet, possible venture into more opportunities, it's hard, I've been there, I'm glad he find courage to speak up n now help is coming, it's faith n works

It’s not our place as the public to judge artists that are going through financial downturns. The question is how can we help people like Carlo. Can the new Minister please assist with the many Social Cohesion programs to use these artists in their stories, activations and Programmes? There are opportunities for public private partnerships and Govt. doesn’t have to carry the financial burden alone.

He must go to macg

He must not blame himself.. hope he recovers

Oooohhhh God....Please 😢Dept help please 😢

After watching podcast and chill, and now am here, this guy needs help psychologically 😢before he can get another job

Sad story. However the sense of humor is still there. "Duke and I'm like duke yourself"

Bank details please 🙏

Ohhh! Modimo waka😭😭😭😭

Damn!!!

1 minute 47 seconds, Carlo says "Goodluck." Who is that directed to?

Extremely smart people suffer from this, David Genaro lost the battle to depression too.

Please dont give up, your second and third is at the door. Stay faith'ed up! Chillers lets assist Please @macG do your magic