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    Arthur Molepo Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Arthur Molepo Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Arthur Molepo, born in 1950, is a 71-year-old South African actor, musician, and sculptor. He is best known for playing Busang on Generations. He has appeared on other Television shows such as Rhythm City, Skeem Saam and Films such as Mapantsula, Hijack Stories and Orlando. Let’s take a look at his entire biography.

    Biography Profile

    Full name: Arthur Molepo
    Gender: Male
    Date of birth: 1950
    Age: 71 years old
    Place of birth: South Africa
    Nationality: South African
    Occupation: Actor, Musician, Sculptor
    TV shows: Generations, Skeem Saam

    Personal life of Arthur Molepo

    Arthur Molepo was born in 1950 in South Africa. He is the son of Mpho Molepo who is famously known as Fats from Rhythm City. The two have worked together as actors on Skeem Saam which is very inspirational.

    Arthur has kept his personal life private. So his wife and other children, Mpho’s siblings are not known as yet. The is no information on his Networth but you can read more about his career below

    Early career life

    Arthur started acting in theatres in the 1970s. He joined Experimental Theatre Workshop 71, a non-racial theatre organization founded by Robert Mshengu Kavanagh, a Rhodes Scholar and Oxford-educated English lecturer at Wits University. Arthur played Mingus, a 1950s gangster in Sophiatown (1986). The play was produced by Junction Avenue Theatre Company at the Market Theatre.

    After decades of theatre performances, Arthur has become a mentor of the Mingus portrayal by young actors in the recreational of the Sophiatown theatre drama. As for Arthur, the role of Mingus in 1994 and 2005 has earned him nominations in the best actor categories. In September 1990 he actedd in the theatre play Barney Simon’s Starbrites at the Market Theatre.

    He has appeared on other theatres such as Pieter-Dirk Uys’s Scorched Earth (1989) and MacBeki (2009), Sisyphus, Nongogo, Dikichining, Marabi, Sauer Street and Sizwe Bansi is Dead. [¹]

    Television acting career

    The theatre legend has so far appeared in quite a number of telenovelas, dramas, and serials. He appeared on tv in 1986 in the drama series Second Chance known by its Sotho name Otla Fella Kae. He also played a crooked government official, Sydney Shabalala on Rhythm City, an etv drama series.

    The television and theatre star also played the role of a detective, Captain Malebana from Skeem Saam. He has played this role from season 1 of the youth drama to season 10. In 2021 his son Mpho Molepo joined Skeem Saam which made him a colleague of his own father.[²]

    Films of Molepo

    He has acted in featured films such as Mapantsula, Hijack Stories, Orlando and the short films Victor Orange and The Storekeeper.

    Filmography of Arthur Molepo

    Television

    TV series – Seasons – character

    2020 Orlando East – Season 1 – Pitso Mohomane

    Generations – Season 1 – Busang

    Ihawu – Season 1 – Thabo Makhura

    Keeping Score – Season 1 – Hlompho

    Let Heaven Wait – Season 1 – Reverend Dupa

    Mshika-shika – Season 1 – Bonsai

    Omen – Season 1 – Mathaithai

    Rhythm City – Season 1 – Sydney Shabalala

    Ses’Top La – Season 3 – Thoko’s Father

    Skeem Saam – Season 1 to 10 – Captain Malebana

    Sokhulu & Partners – Season 2 – Jacob Molepo

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    Austin Rethabile Mothapo Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Austin Rethabile Mothapo Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Austin Rethabile Mothapo bio, age, and career

    Austin Rethabile Mothapo is a  South African actor and model who lives in Gauteng Province. He is popularly known for playing the role of Noah in SABC1 drama series Skeem Saam.

    Biography Facts

    Full name: Austin Rethabile Mothapo
    Gender: Male
    Born: March 22, 1998 , Gauteng Province
    Nationality: South African
    Occupation: Actor, Model
    TV Shows: Skeem Saam

    Early life of Austin Rethabile Mothapo

    He was born on 22 March 1998 in the most populated province of South Africa, Gauteng. He grew up in Gauteng but its not known what was his dream and also how did he decide to choose acting as his career.

    Education of Austin Mothapo

    He obtained his basic education in one of the accredited schools in South Africa where he also obtained his matric. After matric he aquired his tertiary education from Tshwane University of Technology where he realized that he will want to act. Which shows he was not always keen to be part of the entertainment industry.

    Career of Austin Rethabile Mothapo

    After finishing his tertiary education, Mothapo bagged a role in Skeem Saam in 2017. His role was to play Noah in SABC1 drama series Skeem Saam mostly known as Dr Dimplez.

    His role in Skeem Saam

    Skeem Saam is an adolescent drama that depicts the daily struggles and hardships that teenagers face as they make the transition to adulthood. Noah is a bad kid in the soap opera who is notorious for stealing from others, lying to people, and, worst of all, cheating.

    People despise his character, and they can’t wait for the worst to happen to him. Because of his character, he is even despised in real life.

    The Austin Rethabile Mothapo Networth

    Austin Rethabile Mothapo’s net worth is estimated to be in the range of $500 million to $2 million dollars. Acting, video production, and photography are his main sources of revenue. [ ¹]

    Social media following of Rethabile Mothapo

     

    He has gained lot of popularity throughout his career and it has gained him a lot of social media following. He has got 174 thousand followers on Instagram and his Facebook account has got 35 thousand followers. His social media handles are; @austinrethabile on Instagram and Austin Rethabile Mothapo on Facebook. [ ²]

    Personal life of Austin Rethabile

    Most people hate his playboy character on Skeem Saam but one thing the fans do not know is that he is not a player in real life. He is in a relationship but he didn’t make it public so we are not yet with the identity of his girlfriend.

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

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

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    Biography profile

    Name: Thobani Nzuza
    Date of birth: 04 May 1993
    Age: 28 years old
    Occupation: Actor
    Known as: Mdeni on eHostela
    Nationality: South African
    From: Kwazulu Natal, uMlazi Township

    Background

    Thobani Nzuza, born – 04 May 1993, is a South African actor, writer and producer. He is well known for playing Mdeni in the Mzansi Magic drama called eHostela, a tale about inkabi (hitmen), and brotherhood. Thobani was born and bred in KwaZulu Natal, uMlazi Township, he began his journey in the arts (2010) in a community arts centre (under Buhle ‘Bo’ Mlazi, dancer, singer and actor).[1]

    Education

    The eHostela star attended his high school at King Shaka High School from 2007 to 2011. In 2013, Thobani was enrolled at Durban University of Technology to study Drama and Production Studies. He graduated at DUT in 2016.

    Acting Career

    Besides numerous DUT productions, Nzuza has participated in a number of professional productions. He has also pushed himself on other fronts – writing plays, performing at K-CAP, directing and becoming involved in film. His first professional production, Silencing the Hurricanes by Themi Venturas, was performed in Bangkok in 2014.

    Thobani acted as Mdeni in the Mzansi Magic drama called eHostela, a tale about inkabi (hitmen), and brotherhood. He had a role of Lwandle on an etv drama called ISIPHO. Thobani Nzuza is known also for playing Khehla on uZalo, an ongoing SABC1 telenovela, which is the most watched telenovela in Mzansi.

    In 2021, Nzuza joined Diep City, a telenovela that tackles the struggles of four young women who got into a life of crime while in high school just to make ends meet. He plays the role of Simangaliso Xaba, a businessman who is all about empowering black businesses. He is a humble, handsome respectful Traditional Zulu man who is somewhat nerdy and soft-spoken. [2]

    Works and awards

    He also wrote and directed Shintsha Guluva for the Isigcawu Festival in 2014 and received Best Director Award. In 2015 he performed in one of Menzi Mkhwane’s plays, Secret Valley of the Great Kings, and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in the Durban Mercury Theatre Awards. In the same year he also collaborated with Kagiso Tsimakwane in writing his first one-man show, Boy Ntulikazi, which he directed and performed and won number of accolades (Best Actor Award at the 2015 Isigcawu Festival, Best Actor Award at the 2017 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, Best Production at the 2017 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival ‘Cape Town’, Best Community Production at the South African Theatre Magazine Awards and Nominated for Best Performer at the Cape Town Fringe Festival).

    In 2016 Thobani Nzuza was one of the students who represented Africa in the Shakespeare Festival in Germany (Folkwang Universität der Künste), in Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Debbie Lutge. By early (2018), he performed one of the award-winning playwrights Clinton Marius’s play Kitchen Symphony. Mr Nzuza has just successfully published one of his play Boy Ntulikazi. And currently working with Dr Duma Ndlovu in a Legendary Musical theatre show by Gibsopn Kente, to be performed at the Play 2018 May. [3]

    Escaped assassination attempts

    The award-winning thespian escaped the hit by the skin of his teeth when the inkabis broke into his place in Joburg in an attempt to kill him but when they could not find him, they assaulted his friend he had left in the condo. The shocking details are contained in the actor’s interim protection order he obtained against Bhengu at the Randburg magistrate’s court early last month. [4]

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    Musa Ngema Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Musa Ngema Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Biography profile

    Name: Musa Ngema
    Date of birth: 01 August 1986
    Age: 34 years old
    Occupation: Actor and motivational speaker
    Known as: Mazwi Moroka from Generations: the legacy
    Nationality: South African
    From: Durban, Kwazulu Natal province

    Background and education

    Musa Ngema, born on August 01, 1986 (age 34 years old), is a South African actor well known as Mazwi Moroka from Generations: the legacy. He was born and bred in Durban, Kwazulu Natal. The Generation star studied drama at Durban University of Technology and acquired a National Diploma in Drama. [1]

    In real life, Musa is shy and quiet, he is an introvert but he plays a ruthless character on TV.

    Career of Musa Ngema

    After studying drama at DUT, Musa Ngema had few roles on 7de Laan as Lindile, Rhythm City as Norton and Generations: the Legacy. He has also played Othello in Shakespeare’s Othello, multiple roles in both The Crucible and Animal Farm and the prince in Cinderella and is currently playing Mazwi Moroka on Generations.

    Musa Ngema as Mazwi Moroka

    Mazwi Moroka is a fictional character on Generations: the Legacy portrayed by Musa Ngema. Mazwi was first introduced to viewers as Archie Moroka’s long lost son who has come back to claim what is rightfully his. Unlike his brother Smanga – an original Moroka – who grew up with a silver spoon in the mouth, Mazwi is a kasi man who has turned into an intellectual overnight.

    When Mazwi was introduced to viewers, he had morals and values, but these had since changed. His quest for power has turned him into an arrogant person who often gets under people’s skin. Ngema admits that Mazwi has grown to become arrogant because of his background.

    “Mazwi grew up poor and suddenly finds himself in a rich and powerful family. This makes him arrogant.
    “When you give a poor man money, he can easily become arrogant because he believes that he is untouchable.”
    Generations: The Legacy’s storyline has changed, exposing Mazwi’s weaknesses especially to those who want to manipulate him into wrong doings.

    “He has this sense of entitlement. He thinks that he is entitled to power and hates those who belittle him.”
    “Since he wants to be the chief executive and leader of the Moroka business and clan, he wants to appear decisive,” he says. Ngema’s wish is to see Mazwi losing it all and starting all over again. “Right now he has lost himself. It will be a big lesson if he had to start all over again.” [2]

    Musa’s girl friend

    Who can ever think that such a handsome man like Musa would lack a lady at an moment in time? Obviously none, and yes, Musa has got a beautiful lady who keeps him shinning and dusted for public appearance. The couple has celebrated a couple of love anniversaries together. On one of Musa’s Instagram post he said, “We have done well mama, the whole world has changed, Society doesn’t care much about matters of the heart anymore, money and social media are the new logical way to claim happiness. Sharing a life with a happy, loving human is all I have ever needed, even though everything has changed you remaina treasure. We have done well my sweatheart. Happy anniversary.” [3]

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    Nox Guni Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Nox Guni Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Enock Guni aka Nox born on 6 September 1983(age-38 years old) is Zimbabwean musician based in South Africa. Nox is well-known for his first album Wandipengesa.

    Biography profile

    Full name : Enock Guni

    Gender : male

    Date of birth : 6 September 1983

    Age : 38 years old

    Place of  birth : Zaka, Masvingo province, Zimbabwe

    Nationality : Zimbabwean

    Occupation : Musician,songwriter

    Known as : Nox Guni

    Languages : Shona, English

    Early life of Nox Guni

    Enock Guni born on 6 September 1983 is a Zimbabwean musician and songwriter. He is born in Zaka Masvingo province in Zimbabwe. Nox started his career in 2002 after attending a reality music show called Superstar 2002. He was spotted by musicians Roy and Royce Gomo who worked with him till he produced his first hit single Iwe maria. A year later he released his first album named wandipengesa which includes his first single Iwe maria. In 2006 he released his second album titled Rhythm and blues which includes the song Nguva ichauya featured by songwriter Cindy.[1]

    Education of Nox

    Nox Guni attended primary school in Kuwadzana 3, after that he went to Ellis Robins boys high school and Morgan high school. He then attended the University of Midlands state with B.com (Degree in Marketing Management).He also attended the University of South Africa for postgraduate studies.

    Music career

    Zimbabwean singer Nox Guni based in South Africa said that his recent smash-hit song My melody featuring Master KG saved his career when he was about to quit music after going through a tough way. He thanks Master KG a lot because of this track. Nox said”Master KG was never really into my plans initially since he does house music” but he said they are really in touch now because his music is succeeding. He said he will be releasing two more songs with Master KG as well as singles with Tanzania and Nigerian artists. Nox Guni also lined up collaborations with DJ Tira, Makhadzi, DJ Maphorisa and Zanda Zakuza. Nox advices local musicians to take time and understand how music industry functions also in dynamics teams which push the brands if they are to make it beyond borders.

    Discography

    Albums

    . wandipengesa 2004

    . Rhythm and blues 2006

    . Music,Love and me 2009

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    Ayanda Ntanzi Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Ayanda Ntanzi Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

    We(zainfo.co.za team) are pleased to inform you about Ayanda Ntanzi Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

    Ayanda Ntanzi is a South African gospel musician, singer, songwriter and Lawyer. He is best known for his solo albums Udumo and Priestly Worship with songs like Ngena. In 2018 he released songs in collaboration with the Spirit of Praise such as Nasemphini and Ngapandle Kokuthi feature Thinah Zungu.

    Biography Facts

    Full name: Ayanda Ntanzi
    Gender: Male
    Date of birth: March 12, 1993
    Place of birth: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal Province
    Nationality: South African
    Occupation: Gospel singer, Musician
    Albums: Udumo, Priestly Worship
    Years Active: 2005 to present
    Children: 1

    Early life of Ayanda Ntanzi

    Ayanda Ntanzi was born on 12 March 1993 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa. He was born in a family of musicians and grew up to fall in love with music. He was raised in Pietermaritzburg by his mother until the age of 8 when his mother passed away. After his mother died, he was taken by his aunts and uncles who raised him to be the man he is today. [ ²]

    It wasn’t easy for Ayanda to accept the loss of his mother and it took him years to heal from that deep wound. Even though singing was something he enjoyed as a child, he never imagined himself as a gospel singer.

    Education of Ayanda Ntanzi

    He attended Ntuli secondary school and Wiggins secondary school. After obtaining his matric, he went on to be enrolled at the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) at Pietermaritzburg campus where he studied LLB in law. In 2020 he achieved his milestone when he graduated with a degree in Law from the UKZN.

    Why did he studied Law instead of Music?

    Its quite surprising that Ayanda Ntanzi studied Law instead of music since he has made a success through music. But Ayanda isn’t just a bookworm who was just trying to push time by studying law, he has reasons. In the 2021 online publication by Tshisalive, he revealed that he studied Law in order to help other musicians when they struggle with legal issues.

    “Because there are many people that suffer in the music industry, my heart and ambition is to be able to serve and assist my fellow colleagues. Legal services are difficult to come by. It’s pricey, and consultations aren’t cheap,” he told TshisaLIVE. “Whatever legal issues they face in the industry, I want to assist them so that we can improve our industry.” [ ³]

    He also revealed that a degree in Law has helped him negotiate better deals for his music career.

    Music career of Ayanda Ntanzi

    Ayanda started his music career in 2005 when he joined a family gospel music group called Isabelo Gospel Rhythm. He decided to do solo music in 2011 and released few singles and collaborated songs. In 2015 he released his first album called Udumo which was his biggest breakthrough in music industry. The Udumo album had songs like Oh Lord my God, Udumo, Ngizobambelela, Uyaphila (instrumental) and many more.

    In 2017 he released his second album called Priestly Worship with songs he wrote by himself unlike the first album which had songs written by other artists. This second album had few songs from the previous album (his first album) and new songs like Ngena and Let it Rain. Then in 2020 he released his third album called According to Grace with songs like Ayanda’s Prayer, iKhrestu uyiNkosi and Grace Upon Grace just to name a few.

    He has also released more singles, EPs and has collaborated with other musicians. In 2021 it was reported that he is signed under Ntokozo Mbambo and her husband Nqubeko Mbatha’s record label Koko records. [ ⁴]

    Personal life of Ayanda Ntanzi

    Ayanda has got one child but we do not know who is the baby mother of the child. We also have no knowledge of either he is married or not but that he is a father of one and he is in a relationship. Some asks themselves if Ayanda is a man or woman. The answer is he is a man as we have said he is a father of one.

    He is currently staying in Appelsbosch in KwaZulu Natal Province. The music star is on Social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. His Instagram has got more than 140 thousand followers with a social handle of @ayi_ntanzi.

    Discography

    List of Songs by Ayanda Ntanzi

    • Ayanda’s Prayer
    • uKhrestu UyiNkosi
    • Ngiyathandwa
    • Wena Jesu (Live)
    • Basuka/Ulungile (Live)
    • Ngomusa (Live)
    • According to Your Grace
    • Grace Upon Grace
    • Nkosi Jesu Ngiyakuthanda
    • Bulelani (Live)
    • Uyaphila (Live)
    • Udumo (Live)
    • Ngena (Live)
    • Day in and Day out (Live)
    • I m Safe (Live)
    • lyavuma (Live)
    • Nasempini (Live)
    • Halleluya Siyakudumisa…
    • Baba Siyabonga (Live)
    • Jesu Mhlengi (Live)
    • Bless the Lord Oh My Soul

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    Mpume Mthombeni Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Mpume Mthombeni Profile-Biography, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Mpume Mthombeni who was born in 1971 is a South African actress best known for playing the role of Agatha Dlamini or Mama Dlamini on e.tv drama series Durban Gen.

    Biography Facts

    Full name: Mpume Mthombeni
    Gender: Female
    Date of birth: 1971
    Place of birth: Umlazi, Durban, KwaZulu Natal Province
    Occupation: Actress
    TV Shows: Durban Gen, Imbewu

    Early age of Mpume Mthombeni

    Mpume Mthombeni was born in 1971 in Umlazi, city of Durban in KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa. She was born to a mother who was a domestic worker and a shebeen owner. Both of her parents were into arts, her mother was a good singer while her father was part of Isicathamiya’s singing group.

    When she was still in Grade 8, she saw a theatre play for the first time. The play was done at her school and it intrigued her but it never came to her mind that she would want to be an actor. She recalled reciting a poem in class and the teachers were impressed to an extent that she had to do it to the entire school.

    How did Mpume decide to pursue acting?

    Mpume wanted to study social science at University of KwaZulu Natal but her father didn’t want and refused to fund her studies because he believed girls must be married. She also tried to become a nurse and still her father could not support her. So she decided to look for a job and she found one at a factory.

    One day she bumped into a call for auditions at the Playhouse while reading the Ilanga Newspaper. She had no idea what are auditions but a friend who studied at DUT assisted her. She attended the auditions and seven out of a hundred people were chosen and she was one of the chosen ones.

    She received a backlash from her father and church friends who called the Playhouse a BeerHouse. Her father accused her of practicing stripping in a Beer-hall and it was painful that her father never supported her but she continued doing what she loved: acting.

    Acting career of Mpume

    Mthombeni then went on to study dance at UKZN under Lliane Loots, as well as learn to play the guitar. Her first major role was in Khaya in the Sky in 1994, with the famed acting team of Ellis Pearson and Bheki Mkhwane, and she subsequently proceeded to Johannesburg to work with David Dennis in Godspell.

    She acquired an agent and began working as a voiceover artist. In 1996, she appeared in Julius Caesar at the Market Laboratory, and in 1998 and 1999, she worked in North West Province with Aubrey Sekhabi, who was the creative director at the time. She has lately collaborated with Neil Coppen on a number of theatre projects.

    Her career has combined Television dramas, theatre and films. She has more than 20 years being in the acting and entertainment industry. In 2018 she made headlines in acting when she featured in The Harvesters. In 2020 she landed a role of playing Agatha Dlamini or Mama Dlamini on Durban Gen. Other dramas where Mpume appeared and acted include playing Duduzile on Imbewu the Seed, MaXimba on Uzalo and MaMbhele on Zbondiwe.

    Who is Mpume Mthombeni dating or is she married?

    You wouldn’t believe that Mpume is no mother like the character she portrays on our screen because she is a lesbian. She is dating her girlfriend whom she recently posted on her Instagram. In December of 2014 she posted a picture of her and her girlfriend wearing a ring captioned “committed” which might signify that they’re engaged or married.

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    Lasizwe Dambuza Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Lasizwe Dambuza Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    About

    Lasizwe is a media personality, YouTuber and radio host. Don’t let his age fool you. This young, multi-talented celeb is sure to make it even bigger than he already has. Find out what he is up to in this Lasizwe Dambuza’s biography.

    Personal Life

    Lasizwe Dambuza l Source: InstagramThulasizwe Siphiwe Dambuza was born on 19 July 1998 in Soweto, South Africa. Professionally he is known as Lasizwe. He attended Meredale Primary, a mixed-race primary school in Meredale, south of Johannesburg and then attended Mondeor High School in Mondeor.

    Also known as:

    Lasizwe, Babes Wamaleyvels

    Real name:

    Thulasizwe Siphiwe Dambuza

    Occupation:

    Television personality, social media personality

    Birthday:

    19 July 1998

    Nationality:

    South African

    Star sign:

    Cancer

    Birth place:

    Soweto, South Africa

    Height:

    175 cm or 5’9″

    Children:

    N/A

    Net Worth:

    $1.3 million

    Lasizwe Dambuza’s Career

    Lasizwe Dambuza l Source: InstagramLasizwe is a young, talented and stylish South African icon making his way up the celebrity ranks at lightning speed due to his outspoken and scandalous nature.

    He is a television and social media personality, radio host, actor, comedian and YouTuber.

    Lasizwe Dambuza and Zodwa Wabantu on his show Drink and Tell The Truth l Source: InstagramLasizwe became a local internet celebrity after he uploaded videos of himself dramatising South Africans’ behaviour online.

    One of his most popular shows, Drink and Tell The Truth, came to an end in 2021, at least its first season, with no news of when a new season is expected to begin.

    Lasizwe Dambuza and Lungile Mcunu l Source: InstagramAs fans ponder about that, Lasizwe is having a new reality tv show with his older brother Lungile Mcunu. In every episode, they both challenge one another to do an activity every day.

    TV, gigs and radio

    Lasizwe Dambuza l Source: InstagramLasizwe has hosted several well-known TV shows, such as MTV Base Africa’s ‘You Got Got’ and SABC 3’s ‘The Scoop Africa’. He was also on SABC 1’s ‘The Real Goboza’.

    He has also hosted an outdoor event with Mabala Noise and presented awards at the South Africa Hip Hop Awards in 2017.

    He featured in TV commercials featuring Nando’s and Fanta and was appointed Fanta’s new teen Marketing Director.

    Lasizwe Dambuza TV Series on MTV l Source: InstagramIn 2017, he became a radio presenter on TouchHD. The following year saw him host e.tv’s youth show ‘Craz-e World Live’ and VOOV TV’s show VOOVScoop.

    In the world of music, Lasizwe has appeared in Babes Wodumo and Ntando Duma’s music video for their song ‘Jiva Phez’kombhede.

    Lasizwe Dambuza’s Relationships

    Who is Lasizwe’s Boyfriend?

    Mohale Motaung and Lasizwe Dambuza l Source: InstagramLasizwe has sparked dating rumours between him and Mohale Motaung after the two were pictured together at the Durban July.

    Mohale Motaung and Lasizwe Dambuza at Durban July l Source: InstagramHowever, neither Lasizwe nor Mohale have confirmed these rumours but during an interview with Kaya FM, the YouTuber gave subtle suggestions that he is in a relationship, and possibly with Mohale, after he described his significant other.

    Lasizwe and Mohale l Source: InstagramLasizwe said that despite the scrutiny his partner has gone through, he is a good person and is going through a public divorce.

    Mzansi can’t hold back their opinions which is why they think Lasizwe is talking about Mohale.

    Is Buhlebendalo Lasizwe’s Child?

    Lasizwe claimed on social media that Buhlebendalo Lehumo Mcunu is his child. This adorable baby is, in fact, his nephew. But it would seem that Lasizwe has decided to be a father figure in his life.

    Lasizwe and his niece l Source: InstagramHe posted a sweet picture on Instagram with the caption, “From the day you were born, I committed to being a father in your life. Today we celebrate you turning the BIG 1. Happy Birthday my daughter @buhlebendalo.sa I love you.”

    This announcement left many shocked and wondering who Lasizwe’s baby mama was. But Khanyi Mbau revealed that the baby belonged to their other sister Shantel, a single mother.

    Source: InstagramMaybe that’s why Lasizwe has decided to step up and be a father in this lovely baby girl’s life.

    Lasizwe Dambuza’s Family  

    Lasizwe at his mother’s grave l Source: InstagramLasizwe’s mother was Lindiwe Dambuza. She died in 2016 at the age of 40 and worked as a nurse at Lesedi Private Hospital. His father, Menzi Mcunu also passed away in 2020.

    Despite the pain, there are many ready to provide Lasizwe with the emotional support he needs, including his sisters and Lasizwe’s other parents.

    Along with his mother, Lasizwe’s sister, Zonke Nkabinde, played a significant role in his life. She would guide and protect him from others.

    Around the age of 15, he realized he was gay. Since then, he’s been called out for some of his ‘thirsty’ comments.

    Lasizwe has also courted controversy for allegedly being homophobic. Talk about irony.

    Who is Lasizwe Dambuza’s Father?

    Lasizwe, Khanyi Mbau and their father Menzi Mcunu l Source: InstagramLasizwe Dambuza’s father was Menzi Mcunu. Many wrongly confuse him with a celebrity entrepreneur who shares the same name.

    His father attended Ohlanga High School and had informal training in art at the Community Arts Workshop in Durban.

    In 1987, he was awarded a bursary by the Daily News to study Fine Art at the Technikon Natal. In 1985, he showcased his exhibition at the NSA Gallery.

    In 1990, he went to the Institute of Contemporary Art in London to participate in the Zabalaza Festival, which consisted of giant murals which depicted gorgeous scenes from our SA villages and townships.

    Lasizwe and his father l Source: InstagramIn 1991, he painted a mural at Hebox, Hammarsdale and another one for Gadaleni High School, Isandlwana. He painted a mural for Ilanga in the following year.

    He has had exhibitions in both public and private collections in SA. Talk about a talented family.

    He passed away in 2020. Both his children announced his passing to their fans, and the funeral was covered by the media.

    Who are the Lasizwe siblings?

    Khanyi Mbau and Lasizwe Mbau l Source: InstagramLasizwe’s sisters are Khanyi Mbau and Shantel Mcunu. Khanyi Mbau is a famous South African actress, television host and artist.

    Lasizwe Dambuza and his brother l Source: InstagramShe gained fame in 2004 after playing her role as Mbali in a SABC 1 soap opera. Lasizwe has another sister named Shantel Mcunu and a brother names Lungile Mcunu.

    Lasizwe Dambuza’s Controversy

    The biggest question of Lasizwe Dambuza’s public revolved around his love life. Just who is he dating?

    He’s been linked with several men, all of whom have also been romantically involved with Somizi Mhlongo.

    Vusi Nova, Mohale Moutang and Jabu Brown are the men he’s rumoured to be losing his mind over.

    However, he’s denied all claims and described all three as friends.

    Lasizwe Dambuza’s Car 

    Lasizwe is a lover of BMW cars. He’s shared a couple of photos with the car among other brands.

    Lasizwe Dambuza’s House

    Laziswe Dambuza’s house l Source: InstagramFor all the money he’s made, no doubt that Lasizwe can afford a good house.

    Source: InstagramDespite that, he was called out by his big sister Khanyi Mbau for lying about purchasing a house in Sandton, Johannesburg in 2018.

    Lasizwe Dambuza’s Net Worth 

    Lasizwe Dambuza promoting Telkom l Source: InstagramLasizwe’s net worth is $1.3 million. He makes this from his YouTube channel, brand endorsements and his work as a television and media personality.

    Awards & Recognition

    Feather Awards (2019) – Social Media Personality of the Year (Nomination)

    Avance Media Awards (2018) – Ranked #7 on the 100 most influential young South Africans (2018), Lifestyle Category

    Social Media

    Lasizwe’s Instagram page has over 1 million followers and over a thousand posts. The page features interesting photos, videos, reels, stories, and IGTV videos.

    Lasizwe’s YouTube channel has over 12.5 million views. In April 2019, he received the silver play button from YouTube for reaching 100,000 subscribers. He currently has over 700,000 subscribers.

    On Twitter, Lasizwe Dambuza has over 1.2m followers. He is very active on the platform and frequently tweets to the delight of his many fans.

    Lasizwe’s Instagram: @lasizwe

    Lasizwe’s Facebook: Thulasizwe Lasizwe Dambuza

    Lasizwe’s YouTube: Lasizwe Dambuza

    Lasizwe’s Twitter: @Lasizwe

    Q&A

    How old is Lasizwe?

    Born on 19 July 1998, Lasizwe is 24 years old.

    What does Lasizwe do for a living?

    Lasizwe is a South African television and social media personality, radio host, and YouTuber.

    Who are the Lasizwe siblings?

    Lasizwe’s sisters are Khanyi Mbau and Shantel Mncunu.

    Who is Lasizwe’s boyfriend?

    Lasizwe is been linked to at least three men. Vusi Nova, Mohale Motaung and Jabu Brown. However, he’s denied dating any of these men and insisted that they are just friends.

    What is Lasizwe’s net worth?

    Lasizwe’s net worth is $1.3 million. He makes this from his YouTube channel, brand endorsements and his work as a television and media personality.

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    Mapaseka Koetle Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Mapaseka Koetle Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

    We(zainfo.co.za team) are pleased to inform you about  Mapaseka Koetle Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

    Mapaseka Koetle, born on 23 March 1989 (age – 32 years old), is a South African actress, businesswoman and blogger best known for her lead role of Dintle Nyathi on Scandal etv. In 2015 she won the Best Supporting Actress award alongside Andile Sithole. And apart from acting, she owns a business together with her husband in Sandton.

    Biography Profile

    Full name: Mapaseka Koetle – Nyokong
    Gender: Male
    Date of birth: 23 March 1989
    Age: 32 years old
    Place of birth: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
    Nationality: South African
    Spouse: Nelson Nyokong
    Children: 1 (Nema Nyokong)
    Siblings: Rakgadi Koetle (younger sister)
    Occupation: Actress, Businessmmwoman, Voice-over Artist and Blogger
    Known as: Dintle Nyathi on Scandal

    Early age of Mapaseka Koetle

    Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong is a 32 year-old South African actress and businesswoman born on 23 March 1989. She was born and raised in Bloemfontein, Free State in South Africa. She fell in love with acting at a very young age and started performing on stage plays at the age of 13 years old. Her parents divorced while she was still seven years old so her father left them with their mother to look after her and her sister Rakgadi Koetle. Her mother struggled financially and it was difficult for Mapaseka to grow up without a father. Mapaseka moved to Johannesburg to seek for greener pastures after realizing the difficulties they were facing as a family. ¹

    Education of Mapaseka

    After arriving in Johannesburg, Mapaseka enrolled at AFDA to study Acting and proceeded her studies at City Varsity. Mapaseka holds a qualification in Acting for Camera.

    Acting career of Mapaseka Koetle

    Mapaseka landed her first major role which was a lead role in a production film called Second Chances. The film was produced by Andile Ncube. In 2012 she starred in Show Off, which was the Arts Alive Festival. She became a prominent actor after starring as Dintle Nyathi on Scandal! etv. Dintle Nyathi debuted as a broken girl who dropped out of metric and a victim of teenage pregnancy. She was later married to Mangi Nyathi but later got divorced. Now Mapaseka’s role of Dintle has grown to a CEO of NFH after working in most humble jobs including being a waitress at Q’s Launch. She also appeared in films such as Losing Lerato in 2019 and Men of the Number in 2009. ² ³ ⁴

    Mapaseka’s business career

    The Scandal star Mapaseka is also a businesswoman and has always wanted to become one. In 2017 she and her husband bought a coffee shop franchise called Gorge Grab n Go Café in Sandton Gautrain station. The franchise sells a fresh, free range of healthy sandwiches, smoothies, fresh juice and coffee. She also runs a Girls sanitary drive in Bloemfontein, donating pads to girls in need. Mapaseka also has her own blog, where she writes about her experiences as a mother. She also hosts events focusing on all things motherhood.

    Personal life of Mapaseka

    Mapaseka is married to Nelson Nyokong and the couple was blessed with a daughter Nema. She enjoys being a mother and wife but in 2018 she had a rough patch as she would find less time to spend with her husband. Apart from acting and business, she has a funny yet motivational column where she posts videos on her Instagram page on Friday’s, with her friend Tsakani Mdluli, called Mqoqo (chat) Fridays. She is a funny person and she is a best friend to her little sister Rakgadi.

    Pertaining their friendship and sisterhood Rakgadi says, “We share everything and we know everything about each other. Pasi is forever laughing and tends to laugh in serious situations too. Wherever she is, there’s good energy. Mapaseka is also a neat freak. She is forever tidying up her house.” She adds o saying sister is a prayer worrier and a very loving person, “She is also a prayer warrior, and it is one of her biggest strengths, amongst many. To grow spiritually, she enjoys reading spiritual books. I would say her weakness is that when she loves, she loves way too much, she gives love to undeserving people.” ⁵

    Achievements and Fame

    In 2015 Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong collected the Best Supporting Actress on Scandal alongside Andile Sithole. This was on the same day Masasa Mbangeni collected the Outstanding Actress Award for Thembeka Shezi. Mapaseka was also on the list of Forbes under 30. The list focused on three sectors which are: business, technology and creativity. According to Forbes, the list was their “authentic and most definitive list of Africa’s most promising young change-makers.” ⁶

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    Mpho Molepo Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

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    Mpho Molepo Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age

    We(zainfo.co.za team) are pleased to inform you about Mpho Molepo Biography-Profile, Net Worth, Career & Age 

    Mpho Molepo is a South African actor best known for playing the role of Fats in e.tv former soapie Rhythm City. He also appeared in other television serials including Yizo Yizo, Zone 14 and iKhaya. In 2021 he landed landed two roles including being casted as Thami in DiepCity and as Jazzy T in Skeem Saam.

    Biography Facts

    Full name: Mpho Molepo
    Gender: Male
    Date of birth: May 15, 1979
    Place of birth: Johannesburg, Gauteng Province
    Nationality: South African
    Occupation: Actor
    TV Shows: Rhythm City, Skeem Saam, DiepCity
    Movies: Losing Lerato, Heartlines
    Years Active: 1998 to present
    Father: Arthur Molepo

    Early life of Mpho Molepo

    Mpho Molepo was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province in South Africa on May 15 in 1979. He is the son of Arthur Molepo, a veteran actor best known for playing Busang, the black sheep of the family, in the SABC1 soap opera Generations. Growing up in Gauteng, Mpho looked up to his father who would take him to theatres where he was performing. The first time Mpho went to theatre he was 3 years old and he would go there almost everyday after school.

    “I was 3 when I first went to theatre. I think I am into theatre because my father took me there at a very young age, I remember seeing him on stage koMarket Theatre, I think it was a show called “Kecheneng” and he was acting as a maid, when I got home i remember asking him that I saw him on stage wearing a skirt (he said this in Sotho and he sounded very cute),” said Mpho. [ ¹]

    Education of Mpho Molepo

    So, after finishing his matric he went straight into acting. Mpho also enrolled for music classes at East Side after finishing his high school studies. He empowered himself with formal training in theatre performances by enrolling and studying at Market Theatre Laboratory.

    Acting career of Mpho Molepo

    Mpho’s acting career started in theatre where he portrayed characters on stage doing live performance. He made his acting debut by firstly joining an acting agency in 1998 which helped him to get acting roles. After joining acting and gained experience in acting, he started his own company called M Projects about theatre acting where he worked with his father Arthur Molepo.

    He also joined television dramas and performed in quite a number of television serials and films. In July 2007 Mpho made his debut in Rhythm City when it premiered on e.tv. His role of playing Fats in Rhythm City boasted his fame and most people continued to call him Fats even after the series was cancelled. He also played Digger Moloi in Zone 14 from season 1 to season 3.

    After that he played Peter Tladi in Zero Tolerance season 1 and Uncle Joseph in iKhaya from season 1 to season 2. In 2021 he was casted as Jazzy T in Skeem Saam season 10 together with Fundiswa Zwane. He was casted in DiepCity season 1 as Thami. His other roles include appearing and starring in Impilo: The Scam, Mazinyo dot Q, Ngemphela and Yizo Yizo. [ ²]

    Films where Mpho Molepo appeared

    In 2006 Mpho made his debut appearance in South African films when he starred as Pastor Jacobs in Heartlines alongside his Rhythm City colleague Mduduzi Mabaso. In 2008 he appeared in Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalem as the Older Bully. Then in 2009 he played Sergeant Philani in The No 1. Ladies Detective Agency and in 2010 he played Mandla in State of Violence. His recent role in films was when he starred as a Bus Preacher in Losing Lerato. [ ³]

    Awards and Nominations for Mpho Molepo

    • SAFTA Golden Horn [Nominee] (2009)
    • Best Supporting Actor – TV Drama for Justice for All (1998)
    • Audience Award [Nominee] (2009)
    • Best Comic for Rhythm City (2007)

    Personal life and other works

    Apart from acting Mpho Molepo loves music. His favourite music is Jazzy, he even studied music after high school. But there is no information that he once collaborated or released his own music.

    One amusing fact is Mpho is the biological son of Arthur Molepo the actor. They worked together in the beginning of Mpho’s career in theatre and on Rhythm City when his father played Sydney Tshabalala. They were reconciled on set once again when Mpho joined Skeem Saam playing Jazzy T in 2021 where his father played the role of Captain Malebana.

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