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Given Stuurman Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Given Stuurman is a South African actor and presenter best known for playing Kgosi Legae on e.tv soapie opera Scandal. He began acting at tender age of 7 in 2003 when he featured in Post Bank Lobola Commercial.

After that he appeared on several television shows as a presenter and on South African serials such as Black Tax, Igazi, Jiva and Kota Life Crisis just to name a few.

Biography Facts

Full name: Given Mahlatse Stuurman
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 16 January 1995
Place of birth: Johannesburg, Gauteng Province
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actor, Presenter
TV Shows: Scandal, Jiva, Skeem Saam
Years Active: 2003 to present
Relationship Status: In a Relationship
Children: 1

Early life of Given Stuurman

Given Stuurman was born on 16 January 1995 in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province in South Africa. He started acting at very young age of seven when starred in Post Bank Lobola Commercial. In thd commercial a 7-year-old asks his father to pay Lobola for a girl he had fallen in love with and this made some early serious career highlights for Stuurman.

“My beautiful Xhosa mother gave birth to me at Johannesburg General Hospital on the 16th of January 1995. I was raised by a strict single mom but very loving as well. Her “tough love”, which I am highly grateful for, has resulted in me realising the true essence of life, love, discipline and honesty. Honesty because it plays a massive part in knowing yourself and being yourself,” said Stuurman. [ ¹]

Education of Given Stuurman

Stuurman attended Sandringham High School then he went on to attend King Edward VII School where he finished his studies in 2013. In 2014 he enrolled at The Academy of Sound Engineering where he graduated with a degree in Sound engineering and Audio Technology.

Commenting on education, Stuurman said education is important for the advancement of human civilisation and he truly believes in it.

“I believe in education because it is the means by which a person is prepared to build their own civilisation, as well as to develop and glorify their own race. This is a philosophy that I believe should be instilled in every young person around the world, particularly Black children, because we are the ones who appear to be lacking in this crucial piece of instruction,”

Acting career of Given Stuurman

Stuurman, as stated in the previous paragraphs began his career at the age of 7 in 2003 and has ever since build his career and never looked back. The very same year he made his debut appearance on comedy series Scout’s Safari. In 2006 he landed a role on SABC1 drama series Tshisa playing Speedy or Xolisi Ncebe. He played this role Tshisa from season 1 until season 3 in 2012 when he departed the show.

In 2011 he starred as Medupe, the next door neighbour and Sisi’s very nerdy class mate, in the SABC1 sitcom Gauteng Maboneng. Between 2015 and 2017 he appeared on Him Her & The Guys. In February 2017 he landed another starring role of playing Kgosi Legae, Gloria Legae’s (Marjorie Langa) mischievous son on e.tv daily soapie opera Scandal. His debut appearance on Scandal was on 16 February 2017. He has appeared on other television serials such as Jozi streets season 1, Lockdown, Saints and Sinners, Rented Family and MTV Shuga season 5 when naming fewer.

TV Shows- Seasons- Characters

Black Tax – Season 2 – Given
City Ses’la – Season 2 – Sipho
Erfsondes – Season 1 – Abednego
Gauteng Maboneng – Season 1 – Medupe
Him, Her & the Guys – Season 1 – Themba
Igazi – Season 1 – Boysie
Jiva! – Season 1 – Samu
Jozi Streets – Season 1 – Bongani Paulson
Kota Life Crisis – Season 1 to 2 – Casper Sihlahla
Lockdown – Season 3 – Sindiso
MTV Shuga – Season 5 to Season 7 – Reggie
Rented Family – Season 1 – Kabza
Saints and Sinners – Season 1 to Season 2 – Max Sotashe
Scandal! – Season 1 – Kgosi
Skeem Saam – Season 2 to season 3 – Khethani
Sokhulu & Partners – Season 3 – Kagiso Mokoena
Soul Buddyz – Season 3 – Neo
Tshisa – Season 1 to season 3 0- Xolisi “Speedy” Ncebe [ ²]

Films where Given Stuurman appeared

Given appeared on several films in the entertainment industry. In 2005 he made his debut appearance in Crazy Monkey Presents Straight Outta Benoni. The film was about Gavin and Brendan who try to achieve success overnight and nothing could stop them except themselves. The following year of 2006 he starred as Mbugu in König Otto alongside Ottfried Fischer and Michael Schönborn.

Then three years later in 2009, he appeared amongst big names such as Morgan Freeman when he played a ‘Township kid’ in Invictus. The film was about Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiating a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. [ ³]

Filmography

Year – Film – Character

2005 – Crazy Monkey Presents Straight Outta Benoni – unknown
2006 – König Otto – Mbugu
2009 – Invictus – Township Kid

Personal life of Given Stuurman

Given has a girl friend and the two were blessed witj one child. His likes to post about his life on social media updating fans about his personal life. You can only follow him on Facebook since he is not found on Instagram. [³ ]

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Sthandwa Nzuza Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Sthandwa Nzuza, born on 9 February 1984 (age – 37 years old), is a South African actress and radio personality. She is well known for portraying Innocentia on Uzalo SABC 1 soapie. She is currently playing Zandile Mkhize on Durban Gen etv.

Biography Profile

Full name: Sthandwa Nzuza Gama
Date of birth: 9 February 1984
Age: 37 years old
Place of birth: iNanda
Nationality: South African
Spouse: Pastor Philani Gama
Occupation: Actress and Radio Personality
Children: 1
Known as: Innocentia on Uzalo SABC 1 and Dr Zandile Mkhize on Durban Gen

Early life of Sthandwa

Sthandwa Nzuza is a 37 years old South African actress born on 9 February 1984. She was born and raised in iNanda township, KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. Sthandwa grew up a loner and shy, though she might had female friends, she never had a boyfriend until varsity. “I was the type of girl who will go to school and come back home to do her chores. I didn’t even have a boyfriend until I was in varsity,” she says.

Education

After matric Sthandwa wanted to study Food technology but couldn’t get a space because of late application. So she had no choice but to study drama since that was her only second option. Therefore she studied drama at the Durban University of Technology and graduated in 2006. In 2011 she graduated at the Varsity College after studying Project Management.¹

Acting career of Sthandwa Nzuza

Sthandwa Nzuza is known for Disk Jockey career on the radio station UKhozi FM where she worked for ten years. She had guest television starring roles on the drama series Mtunzini.com and the sitcoms My Perfect Family and Single Galz. In 2017 she joined a then-new Mzansi Magic telefilm Imbeleko, which first aired on 23 September 2017.

Then in 2019 she played the recurring role of Friendship, the sister of Fortunate, in the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela. Sthandwa also played Innocentia on SABC 1 between 2017 and 2018, a recurring role that brought her to fame.

In 2019 she landed her first television starring role as Nomvula in the Mzansi Magic drama series Ifalakhe. She also has a recurring role on Durban Gen etv as Dr Zandile Mkhize. Dr Mkhize on the etv telenovela is a close friend to Dr Precious Dlamini, real name Lihle Dhlomo and are butting heads. 2014 Sthandwa was featured as a guest on an episode of the SABC1 music talk show Zaziwa, appearing in the first season.²

Personal life of Sthandwa Nzuza

Sthandwa loves to be a radio DJ. She worked as a radio personality or DJ for UKhozi FM radio for almost ten years. Pertaining her love life, Sthandwa never dated anyone until she went to University.

Sthandwa is married to Pastor Philani Gama, a businessman and a clergyman and were blessed with one child. Their marriage seemed to go well but in 2020 it was reported that Nzuza had laid charges of abuse against her husband. She was surprised that the docket and she was investigating it.²

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Zenzelisphesihle Xulu Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Zenzelisphesihle Xulu, born – 6 January 1990, is a 31-year-old South African actor and dancer. He is best known for his starring role of Vukile Mbuli in the SABC1 drama series Mfolozi Street.

Biography Profile

Full name: Zenzelisphesihle Xulu
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 6 January 1990
Age: 31 years old
Place of birth: Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actor and Dancer
Known as: Vukile Mbuli on Mfolozi Street
Other name(s): Sparky
Social media
Instagram: @sparkyxulu

Early age of Zenzelisphesihle Xulu

Zenzelisphesihle Sparky Xulu is 31-year-old South African actor and dancer. He was born and raised in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. Zenzele discovered his acting gift when he was in high school.

He was never really into sports and academics, so his love for acting came during his quest to find his true calling. “I was quite intrigued by story-telling and being able to play different characters,” he said. So he started getting involved in school plays.

Education of Zenzelisphesihle Xulu

Zenzelisphesihle attended Maritzburg College, a boys high school in Pietermaritzburg, where he obtained his matric. After matric, he went to enroll for Theatre at Rhodes University. He later finished his studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Acting career of Zenzelisphesihle Xulu

After graduating from UKZN, he worked as a performer for a theatre company in Grahamstown for three years. This made him to travel around his country of birth and in neighboring countries sharpening his art skills. Soon after that, Xulu had to move to Johannesburg to pursue his career.

In about three weeks after arriving in Joburg he got an agent who helped to get a role on the SABC 1 show called Mfolozi Street playing Vukile Mbuli. After that he was featured in other television shows such as Z’bondiwe, It’s complicated and Ambitious.

He appeared on Isibaya as Qobodo, played Detective Tuswa Isono in season 1, and had the role of Pastor Luzuko on Z’bondiwe season 3. In 2018 he had another role on Mzansì Magic channel where he played Muzi on Thee Herd. And in 2021 he got a role on of to play Sika Phakathwayo on The Estate season 3. He also established Pietermaritzburg Arts festival to empower young people who are looking for exposure in arts.

Personal life of Xulu

Xulu’s support system is his family, specifically his parents. He is very grateful that they supported and believed in his dreams. There is currently no information of who Zenzelisphesihle is dating or about his children.

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Buhle Maseko Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Buhle Maseko, born – 1st February 1992, is a South African actor, DJ and entrepreneur well known for playing the role of Nimrod on SABC 1 telenovela Skeem Saam.

Biography profile

Name: Buhle Maseko
Date of birth: February 01, 1992
Age: 29 years old
Place of birth: Tembisa, Gauteng Province
Occupation: Actor, DJ, Entrepreneur
Known as: Nimrod on Skeem Saam
Nationality: South African

Early life of Buhle

Buhle Maseko was born on 01 February 1992 in Tembisa, Gauteng Province in South Africa. He was raised partly in Tembisa then in Kempton Park in Gauteng. The star was a soccer player in High school.

Education of Buhle Maseko

Buhle Maseko obtained a degree in Film and Television Production following the completion of a radio and TV training course. The young sensation first got a taste of the entertainment industry during his time in training.

Buhle as a Radio Presenter

Buhle developed a love for radio during his university years- presenting sports and hosting his own music show on the University of Johannesburg’s radio station.

Entertainment industry career of Buhle

The Tembisa and Kempton Park-raised star did not find it difficult to discover his way into the entertainment industry. While he was still studying in university, Buhle landed a YoTv presenter role which made him to shine even more. This role exposed his talents and gifts as an entertainer. He also do public speaking and host events. ¹

Buhle Maseko’s Skeem Saam role as Nimrod

During his term as a presenter at YoTv, Buhle received an unexpected call from Skeem Saam Production team. Here he landed the role of Nimrod and his life has never been the same. It is this role that made him to become a shining star in the South African entertainment industry.

Buhle (aka Nimrod is a Dj)

Other interests of Buhle

Buhle Maseko loves Gyming, Brand Promoting and Travelling. He also likes to stalk people on Social Media, he can spend 8GB of data stalking people. The Skeem Saam star looks up to DJ Sbu and would like to interview Bonang Matheba because he believes there is more to learn from her.

Buhle Maseko’s awards

In 2014 Buhle was awarded as Best Sport Presenter at UJFM.

His Dream car and the car that he drives

Buhle Maseko’s favorite car is Austin Martin and he drives the 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco.

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Dineo Moeketsi Langa Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Dineo Moeketsi Langa, born on 20 July 1989, is a 35 year old South African actress, TV personality and presenter. She is best known for portraying Keabetswe Khoza on The Queen.

Biography Profile

Real name: Dineo Moeketsi Langa
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 20 July 1989
Age: 35 years old
Place of birth: Johannesburg, Gauteng Province
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actress, Television Personality, Presenter
TV shows: The Queen

Early life of Dineo Moeketsi

Dineo Moeketsi Langa was born on 20 July 1989. She was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province in South Africa. Her parents were into television and film industry, which was their career. Dineo got the influence and love for acting from her parents.

Education of Dineo Langa

Dineo attended the National School of Arts (NSA) which is based in Johannesburg. After a certain period of Study she obtained a degree in the acting-related course. Then in 2009 she obtained another degree from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.

The school is based in Manhattan, New York, United States. Her education helped her to ascend the ladder of Fame. Now we have Keabetswe from The Queen.

Acting career of Dineo Moeketsi Langa

Dineo became prominent when she was featured to host O-Access Show. The show aired on Channel O between 2011 and 2012 which was a musical magazine-related program.

After that she was cast on Mzansi Magic drama series, The Queen. Her character on The Queen was Keabetswe or Kea Khoza. This character made her to be recognized by other television producers.

So she was featured in other South African dramas such as Scandal (portraying Naledi), ScreenTime with Nicky Grewal which she played the character of Naledi and a vast of others.

Personal life of Dineo Moeketsi

Dineo Moeketsi is married to famous South African rapper and songwriter, Zothile Langa. This is why she has an extended family name of Langa. The couple got married in 2019 and their wedding made headlines on all social media platforms.

Networth of Dineo Langa

Dineo has gathered a good Networth in her career. Earning about $1000 dollars per month and a good background she certainly has a good Networth. The star has has an estimated net worth of $100,000-$380,000. [¹]

Filmography of Dineo Moeketsi Langa

TV shows – Season- Character

The Queen – Season – Kea Khoza
Scandal – Season – Naledi
ScreenTime with Nicky Grenwal – Naledi
My Perfect Family- Shoki

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Olivia Khoshatefeh Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Olivia Khoshatefeh who was born on September 13, 1991, is a 30-year-old American actress and writer. She is best known for her starring role as Dr. Liv Ichball in the television series Love in New York.

She has appeared on several films such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt portraying Paige, BlindSpot playing Shelly and Inventing Anna where she played the role of Fatima Shadid.

Biography Facts

Full name: Olivia Khoshatefeh
Gender: Female
Date of birth: September 13, 1991 (age- 30)
Place of birth: Mansfield town, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality: American
Ethnicities: Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Middle Eastern, White / European Descent [ ¹]
Occupation: Actress, Writer
TV Shows: Love in New York, New Amsterdam, BlindSpot
Movies: The Wig People
Years active: 2014 to present
Parents: Phyllis (mother)

Early age and childhood of Olivia Khoshatefeh: where and when was Olivia born?

Olivia Khoshatefeh was born on September 13, 1991 in Mansfield town in Bristol County, Massachusetts in the United States of America. She grew up in Mansfield where she roamed the woods with friends and went on long bike rides. Olivia used to establish a makeshift stage in her basement and perform for family and friends when she was a little girl. She used to be a Spice Girl.

“Everyone who came over had to sit down and watch me,” said Khoshatefeh. “I even served popcorn.”

Performing for her family and friends in her childhood years was her first stage role. When she was in her ninth grade she had to decide between ceramics or acting as a high school elective. So she chose acting after her mother, Phyllis, suggested she choose acting as she had seen her love for acting.

As a result, she performed in high school performances as well as plays at the Mansfield Music & Arts Society, where her portrayal of Antigone in the tragedy “Antigone” sparked not just a love for acting, but a passion for it.

Education: Where did Olivia obtained her education?

After high school, Olivia enrolled at University of Rhode Island (URI) where she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Acting. Then she was offered a scholarship to do a three-year Master’s In Fine Arts program at the prestigious Brown University/Trinity Repertory Consortium. [ ²]

Acting career of Olivia Khoshatefeh

Theatre work for Olivia

Olivia sharpened her acting skills in theatre while studying at URI. She had memorable roles at URI university theatres such as playing Dorine in “Tartuffe,” a French farce. It was a challenging play for Olivia but was worthy of the experience. Her most challenging role in theatre was the role of Ariel in “Pillowman” where she portrayed a role that was originally written for a male figure.

In 2012 she participated in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Competition at the American College Theatre Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Then late she advanced to the final round of 16 in the competition.

Film and television work by Olivia Khoshatefeh

Olivia Khoshatefeh made her acting debut in 2014 when she starred in The Wig People, a film about a mysterious Prophet who travels to Earth in order to create a new race of Wig People who will judge all mankind. The Prophet, played by John Rely, abducts four people representing greed, waste, hatred and apathy. In the film, Olivia was representing Apathy among the four people abducted by the mysterious prophet.

In 2017 she landed her second role in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt playing Paige. The film was about a woman who is rescued from a doomsday cult and starts life over again in New York City. The very same year she appeared in a television series, Mr. Robot, which starred Rami Malek as Eliot Alderson and Christian Slater as Mr. Robot.

In 2018 she played the role of Shelly in BlindSpot, a film about a woman with no memories of her past (Jane Doe), is found naked in Times Square with her body fully covered in intricate tattoos. Her discovery sets off a vast and complex mystery that immediately ignites the attention of the FBI. From 2018 to 2019 she starred in Love In NY as Dr. Liv Ichball alongside Nick Mecikalski and Francesco Leone.

Her other 2018 television serials and films include Crashing, playing the role of Dr. Yasmin on New Amsterdam from 2018 until 2022. In 2021 she played as a young woman on Dickinson, an American television series. Then in 2022, she landed the role of playing Fatima Shadid in Inventing Anna alongside Kyle Beltran, a film about a journalist with a lot to prove who investigates the case of Anna Delvey, the Instagram-legendary German heiress who stole the hearts of New York’s social scene – and stole their money as well. [ ³]

Filmography

Year – Film – Character

2014 – The Wig People- Apathy
2017 – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt – Paige
2017 – Mr Robot – Young Woman
2018 – New Amsterdam- Dr Yasmin T
2k18 – Blindspot – Shelly
2018 – Crashing- Bachelorette
2018 – Love in NY – Liv Ichball
2021 – Dickinson – Young Woman
2022- Inventing Anna- Fatima Shadid

Olivia commented on creativity in a YouTube video posted by Brown University during her third year at the University.

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Lizwi Ndumo Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Lizwi Ndumo, born on 26 January 2010, is a 14-year-old child actress best known for starring as Dr Zulu’s daughter, Lwandle Zulu on Durban Gen. Viewers are charmed by her talent as a child actress just like Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane who plays Tebello on Scandal.

Biography Profile

Full name: Lizwi Zenane Ndumo
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 26 January 2010
Age: 12 years old
Place of birth: South Africa
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actress
Known for: Durban Gen
Parents: Philile Ndumo, Max Ndumo
Social media
Instagram: @lizwi_z

Early life of Lizwi Ndumo

Lizwi Ndumo was born on 26 January 2010 in South Africa. There is the possibility that she was born in KwaMashu Kwa-Zulu Natal Province where her mother comes from. Her mother’s name is Philile Ndumo and her father is Max Ndumo.

At the age of 4 Lizwi was already showing traits of any actor and performer. She was already doing fashion shows at her church ROLIC’s yearly events.

Acting career of Lizwi Ndumo

Lizwi has appeared as an extra on DunLop Tyres commercial advert in January 2021. Her acting career kick-started when she made her debut appearance on Durban Gen as Dr Zulu’s (Mike Ndlangamandla) daughter Lwandle Zulu.

Appearing on Durban which has about 2 million viewers every weekday is such a blessing for Lizwi. This role has made her one of the famous child actors in South Africa. By looking at her age and skills it’s quite obvious that she has great acting career ahead of her.

In 2021 she also got two nominations for modeling and for a beauty pageant. One of them was to become a child Miss Born to Walk Ambassador of a brand. She is currently asking her fans to vote for her so that she wins. She had initially been nominated for 2021 finalists as Miss Barbie Model and was looking for votes too.

Salary of Zenane Ndumo

Lizwi Zenane is acting alongside great actors such as Mike Ndlangamandla and Nelisiwa Faith Sibiya. This means her salary is not to be undermined. Lizwi is earning about R 15 000 per month. Of which actors salary is determined by their experience, role prominence and times on scenes. [¹]

Social media and other facts of Lizwi

Lizwi has Instagram with about 12.400 followers as of 2021. Her Instagram identifies with @lizwi_z and it is managed by her mother Philile Ndumo. Both her parents have their own Instagram accounts and they are very proud of their daughter. Lizwi loves drawing and she is also Fashion show model.

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Thando “Thabooty” Thabethe Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Thando is famously known as Thabooty because of her beautiful body. Her rise to stardom was not without challenges. Her family is always her number one priority.

Personal Life

Thando Thabethe, age 32, was born in the township of Soweto, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 18 June 1990. Not only is she a sensational TV personality, but she is also a fabulous actress, playwright, and radio DJ.

However, her personal life started off on the wrong note. Thando’s father committed suicide when she was only 13 years old.

With two other siblings, Sanele and Sibu Thabethe, Thando’s bereft mother was left to care for the three young children single-handedly.

Then another tragedy struck. Thando’s brother Sibu Thabethe was tragically shot and killed in a robbery in 2015.

The actress poured her heart out all over social media to mourn the loss of her beloved brother. Sad as it may seem, life goes on, and so did Thando’s.

The young, impressionable teenager Thando, was encouraged and supported by her mother to pursue her passion for the theatre. In her teenage years, Thando took part in many theatre productions that eventually led to her landing her first TV role at the age of 14.

Also known as:

Thando Thabooty

Real name:

Thando Thabethe

Occupation:

Actress, TV Presenter, Playwright and Radio DJ

Birthday:

18 June 1990

Nationality:

South African

Star sign:

Gemini

Birth place:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Height:

5’7″ or 170cm

Children:

N/A

Net Worth:

$1-$5 million

Thando Thabethe’s Schooling

Thando completed her schooling at Mondeor High School, where she was called back a few years later to give a speech to the graduating class.

Thando continued her education at the University of Johannesburg, from where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and accounting in 2011.

Thando Thabethe’s Career

How Did Thando Thabethe’s Career Start?

While in her final year at university, Thando was a DJ at the YFM radio station. She also bagged the lead role of Thando Nkosi in a popular sitcom, My Perfect Family. The show aired for three seasons.

Since then, Thando Thabethe has been featured in many movies like:

‘Blood Psalms’ as The Emissary of Heka (2020), ‘How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding’ as Beauty Sello (2020) and ‘Reyka’ as Nandi Sele (2020)

Thando Thabethe was named one of Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 in the year 2019. She is also Nivea’s first brand ambassador in Africa.

What Is Thando Thabethe Up To Now?

In 2021, Thando replaced DJ Fresh as the host of the 947 drive show, after DJ Fresh and his close colleague, Euphonik, were accused of sexual assault.

She also has a clothing brand, Thabootys, which sells lingerie, underwear and sleepwear.

Thando was named among the judges of Miss South Africa Top 30 alongside Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, Tracey-Lee Lusty, Koo Govendor, Khosi Nkosi and Makhosazana Zwane-Sigua.

Thando Thabethe’s Dresses

Thando does not hold back when it comes to her wardrobe. Whether she is on the red carpet orout and about, she always looks fabulous.

Thando Thabethe’s Relationships

Who is Thando Thabethe’s Boyfriend?

Thando Thabethe’s list of boyfriends is not a long one. Very little is known about her dating life, but here’s what we know so far.

Thando dated Lunga Shabalala secretly for many years before the relationship was finally confirmed in 2019. The couple lived together for some time, but unfortunately, rumours suggest that they broke up due to an alleged affair.

The two got back together in 2021 and it seems as though everything was going well for the pair. Thando was even ready to give Lunga babies but, after they deleted images of one another on Instagram, Mzansi is now left wondering whether it’s a sign that they’ve parted ways again.

Another man on Thando Thabethe’s list is Frans Mashao. Their relationship was the talk of the town and made every headline. After a very public and romantic proposal in Ibiza, Spain, the couple was engaged for some time.

Thando Thabethe’s wedding to Frans Mashao was awaited with bated breath. They had a glamorous engagement party, and the wedding could only be better. However, Thando called off the engagement a few months later as it was rumoured that Frans cheated on her.

Thando was also in a relationship with an influential entrepreneur and businessman Jaji Albortore. In fact, after her first break-up with Lunga Shabalala, word has it that she ran back into the arms of Jaji Albortore.

Is Thando Thabethe Married?

Thando Thabethe is not married. Lunga Shabalala is her latest boyfriend although word has it that the pair might have ended things. She dated businessman and entrepreneur, Jaji Albortore and things seemed to be going well until they called it quits. So who knows if there are wedding bells in Thando’s near future.

Thando Thabethe’s Controversy

Thando Thabethe had a social media spat with popular podcast host Mac G. The latter made comments about the LGBTQ community that were deemed offensive.

Thando blasted Mac G. She posted: “Discrimination in the guise of being “raw and unfiltered” Wish I could unsee the MacG podcast. Disgusted!”

Mac G responded by pointing out what he termed as the double standards of the entertainment industry when it comes to demanding accountability from people.

He pointed out that whilst some “big names” in the industry would go Scott free for committing equivalent actions, they were targeted as they were “small”.

Did Thando Thabethe bleach her skin?

The multi-talented radio host was forced to defend herself from skin bleaching allegations, as some people think she uses skin-lightening creams to become lighter. Thando has refuted the claims and maintains she was born lightskin

Thando Thabethe’s Car

Thando Thabethe’s car? Didn’t some Twitter users think that she’s aiming too high? Guess what, Thando Thabethe’s dream of owning a Porsche has finally come true.

In 2021, she bought herself the German machine and shared the news with her fans on her Instagram page.

She has also previously stated that she wants a Mercedes Benz. Who knows. That might just be the latest thing she reveals on her social media.

Thando Thabethe’s House

Thando’s home renovation was all the rage when it first started in 2018. She had big plans for her home, including a walk-in closet—every girl’s dream.

When the project was finally complete in 2019, Thando posted multiple images all over Instagram and Twitter with updates on her home renovation. One of her posts said that her “closet dreams” had come true.

In February 2021, Thando took her home acquiring skills to a whole new level. She bought a brand-new luxury home for her mother. A double-storey home with a huge garden and a pool. If anyone knows how to show gratitude, it is Thando Thabethe.

Thando Thabethe’s Net Worth

Thando Thabethe’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million. She makes this through her career as a television and radio presenter as well as acting and endorsement deals.

Awards & Recognition

Thando Thabethe was named in Forbes Africa 30 under 30 in 2019.

She was also named among the 100 most influential youth in Africa in 2019.

Social Media

Thando Thabete’s Instagram: @thando_thabethe

Thando Thabete’s Twitter: @Thando_Thabethe

Thando Thabethe’s Facebook: Thando Thabethe

Q&A

How old is Thando Thabethe?

Thando Thabethe was born on 18 June 1990, making her 32 years old as of 2022.

Where is Thando Thabethe from?

Thando Thabethe is from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Is Thando Thabethe married?

Thando Thabethe is not married. However, her latest relationship with Lunga Shabalala could reportedly be over, after the pair deleted images of one another from their Instagram accounts.

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Lerato Marabe Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Lerato Marabe born on 28 June 1999 (age 22 years old) is a well-known young talented South African Actress well-known for portraying the character of Pretty Seakamela.

Biography profile

Full name : Lerato Marabe
Gender: Female
Date of birth : 28 June 1999
Age : 22 years old
Place of birth : Vosloorus Village, South Africa
Nationality : South African
Occupation : Actress, Dj
Instagram : @leratomarabe

Early age

Lerato Marabe was born on the 28 of June 1999. She was born in Voslooru village, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa. She was raised by her mother who is a teacher.She has a brother and currently lives with her mother and her brother. Her mother raised them in a strict manner but according to the young actress, her mother has relaxed the strict attitude towards them. [1]

Education of Lerato Marabe

Lerato Marabe completed her primary basic education in Vosloorus. She completed her high school education in Boksburg High School. Lerato is currently pursuing her degree in Film Editing at AFDA in Cape Town. She is studying for her degree and acting at the same time.

Career life

Lerato Marabe was cast for the role of Pretty Seakamela in the popular South African television show, Skeem Saam. She got the role due to her mom’s persistence in taking her for auditions even after a large number of failures.
This persistence was rewarded with the role of Pretty. She has played this role for eight years and started at the young age of eleven. Her character Pretty is known for her husky voice.

She has also worked on several other projects especially South African television shows. She played the role of Nelisa in the first season of the popular South African television show, Isibaya.

Lerato also appeared in other famous television shows. She had a short stint in Mzansi Love as Babalwa as a recurring character in season 3. Lerato was cast for the role of Mpho in the second season of Intersexions. She appeared in the first season of End Game. Lerato currently has multiple upcoming acting projects.

Personal life of Lerato Marabe

Lerato Marabe is 22 years old. The beautiful young and talented actress enjoys singing, dancing, playing netball, and plays hockey regularly. She is currently juggling between school and her acting career. She is not married and has no boyfriend.

Filmography

Skeem Saam
Isibaya
Mzansi Love
Intersexions
End Game

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Nqobile Sipamla Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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Nqobile Sipamla is a 38-year-old South African actress born in Pimville in Soweto on the 8th of February in 1984. She is famous for her role as Thokozile on the eTv drama series Imbewu: The seed. Nqobile also played other prominent roles like the role of Thuli in the SABC 1/SABC 2’s Abo Mzala.

Biography Facts of Nqobile Sipamla

Full name: Nqobile Sipamla
Date of birth: 08 February 1984 (38 years) [1]
Place of birth: Pimville, Soweto
Occupation: Actress, Performance Educator, Singer, Speaker, Songwriter, producer of Content
Known for: Thokozile on Imbewu
Education: AFDA Film School (BA Honours in Live Performance )
Height: 1.60m
Net-worth: U$700K
Nationality: South African

Nqobile Simpala is a South African actress born on the 8th of February in 1984 in Pimville, Soweto. Simpala is a qualified singer-songwriter and actress as she studied Live perfomance at AFDA. She graduated with a B.A Honours in Live perfomance.

Early life of Nqobile Simpala

When she was in Grade 4, her teacher noticed her extravagant talent. That’s when she reccomended that she be taken to the National School of Arts. This was because she was very enthusiastic about extra curricula activities at school. She later got her senior certificate at that art school. After that she went on to study for Live perfomances at AFDA and graduated with an Honours degree.

Nqobile Sipamla Career beginnings

Nqobile’s first role was that of Thuli in the SABC 1/ SABC 2’s Abo Mzala. She got this role not long after she finished her senior certificate from the National School of Arts. Things only took off from there, she then got other bigger roles like Cebile Sebatjane on Ikhaya. Furthermore, Nqobile appeared in the etv Telenovela Ashes to Ashes playing the scrupulous Detective Zungu. So her face isn’t that new on the etv screens.

She was also featured in the MTV Shuga series as Mam Phumzile on its 5th and 7th season. Then on “The couch” season 2 she played Khanyi. After that she appeared in Roer Ju Voete’s first season as Lt. Sewela Soai. Then in ‘the docket’ she played Rose which was in its first season. Moreover, She played Mrs Khumalo in “The wild”. Finally moving on to the bigger leagues she played Diana Dlamini in Uzalo and Thokozile on Imbewu.

Unpopular facts about Nqobile Spamla

Unbeknownst to the public, Nqobile Spamla is a dancer and is very confident she’d break the floor when given a chance to. The evil Thokozile you see on the screens is just mask to a down to earth woman; Nqobile loves reading books and everything conversant. She is also a trained singer. Furthermore, she Co-owns a media and communications company called Refhuge. Her net-worth is around $700 000 and she couldn’t be more deserving. However, there are some things she thinks should be changed in the industry, like wages, she says a lot of talent is under paid and producers are less hands on. Nqobile currently lives in Johannesburg and Durban.

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