He’s not your average uncle :Brutus Khoza #TheQueenMzansi

He’s not your average uncle. Brutus Khoza’s advice is often quirky and sometimes bizarre, his phrases come from a dictionary not yet invented and his antics frequently leave his onscreen family shocked.

But throw it all together into one big pot of madness and magic and what do you get? Mzansi’s favourite malume (uncle). The vibrant Brutus Khoza – played by Themba Ndaba (52) – has been a fan favourite since The Queen premiered on Mzansi Magic in August 2016 and his popularity has grown steadily as his escapades get weirder, his tongue sharper and his wit quicker.

WHO IS HE?

With his signature toothpick in his mouth and a drink in his hand, Brutus is one guy who isn’t afraid to go head-to-head with matriarch Harriet (Connie Ferguson).

Nothing is ever straightforward with him, but Brutus is always loyal to his family in his own way and never fails to make them laugh. He’s true to himself, immensely proud of his Zulu heritage and determined to keep his family legacy alive – no matter the cost.

HIS OWN LINGO

He’s been nicknamed Shakespeare by fans because of the poetic language he often uses and the special “Brutus speak” he adopts in every episode.

With a vocabulary that can rival former Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela’s, he sometimes has fans scratching their heads in search of the meaning behind his terms. Some include: Butchery: his code word for where a man can go to pay to sleep with a woman.