My brother's keeper

Although Lelethu seems to get on his big brother's nerves, Detective Pele always bails him out of sticky situations.

- NKOSAZANA NGWADLA

Generations

Whether troublemaker Lelethu (Yonda Thomas) is trying to sleep with his older brother Detective Pele’s (Andile Nebulane) partner in the police force or getting involved with dangerous criminals who try to kill him, Lelethu can always count on his big bro to bail him out of even the tightest spots. Because that’s what elder siblings are for, right?

To most people who know them, Pele and his younger brother are complete opposites – it’s difficult to even believe that they’re related. But Andile can’t help but highlight the noble similarities his character shares with his onscreen brother. “They’re both passionate about what they do. Lelethu is an excellent writer and journalist, and Pele is a respected detective. Both are determined to succeed in their fields. They are also both genuinely nice guys,” he says. “But the major differences are that Lelethu is a laid back, carefree guy who likes to joke around. Pele on the other hand is the responsible brother who takes himself seriously,” he adds.

LELETHU THE MENACE

“Lelethu is an investigative reporter who will do anything for a good news story – naturally, this gets him into trouble,” Yonda explains. And in February this year, his mission landed him in a sticky situation with on one of Alexandra township’s most dangerous criminals. “While at