Kwanele Mthethwa
Kwanele Mthethwa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kwanele Mthethwa 23 May 1996 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Notable work | |
Kwanele Mthethwa (born 23 May 1996) is a South African actress. She is best known playing lead roles in major productions such as the Netflix movie Lobola Man (2024) as Zandile, Pound 4 Pound (2024) as Sma and The Polygamist (2026) as Matipa Nkosi.
Early life
Mthethwa was born on 23 May 1996, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She went to Burnwood Secondary School in Clare Hills.[1]
Career
Mthethwa made her first television debut in Mzansi Magic telenovela Isithembiso season 2 in 2019 playing the role of Ayanda.[2] In 2020, she appeared in supranatural drama Indandatho Yokukhanya.[3] She played the supporting role of Boity in a drama series Abomama and Showmax short television drama Umakoti Wethu playing the lead role of Nobuhle.[4] The same year, she played the recurring role of Phumeza in The Queen season 5.[5]
In 2022, Mthethwa played the lead in Mzansi Magic drama series Umbuso as Lihle.[6] The same year, she also played the lead role in BET Africa original telenovela Redemption as Faith Zikode.[7][8] She made her first Netflix role in 2024, in a romantic comedy drama Lobola Man playing the main role of Zandile.[9][10] The same year, she starred in BET boxing drama series Pound 4 Pound as Sma.[11][12]
Mthethwa played the role of Nobuntu Gumede in Umkhokha in 2023 after she replaced Khwezi Ndlovu and left in late 2024.[13][14] In 2026, she appeared in the Netflix drama series The Polygamist playing the lead role of Matipa Nkosi.[15][16] She is currently playing the starring role of Khethiwe Mkhize in Kwa Baba season 1.[17]
References
- ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2021-11-17). "10 Interesting Facts About Rising Star Kwanele Mthethwa". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo (2026-05-31). "TV star to mesmerise audiences!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2021-11-17). "10 Interesting Facts About Rising Star Kwanele Mthethwa". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Tsewu, Siya (2021-11-12). "'I was sweating the whole time' - young actress on her character disrespecting Harriet on The Queen". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Matlala, Keamogetswe (2024-07-11). "Kwanele Mthethwa finally gets to play herself – a lover girl on comic Lobola Man". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Engelbrecht, Leandra (2022-03-14). "New star-studded Sunday night drama coming to Mzansi Magic". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Magadla, Mahlohonolo (2022-11-29). "Inside the set of BET's Redemption with Kwanele Mthethwa and more". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Engelbrecht, Leandra (2022-09-05). "BET announces 'riveting' new daily drama Redemption". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Matlala, Keamogetswe (2024-07-12). "Kwanele Mthethwa finally gets to play herself – a lover girl on comic Lobola Man". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Nonkonyane, Limpho (2024-07-15). "Internet users react to 'Lobola Man' movie". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2024-11-03). "Crew members of Bakwena Production's Pound 4 Pound face financial hardships due to non-payment". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Seleme, Rae (2024-09-08). "Enhle Mbali and Kwanele Mthethwa score roles in 'Pound 4 Pound'". The South African. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2024-10-30). "Umkhokha's Gabisile bids farewell to Nobuntu". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ Komana, Itumeleng (2026-05-19). "Actor Kwanele Mthethwa talks self-care". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ↑ Maako, Keitumetse (2026-06-14). "'Whatever it takes': Kwanele Mthethwa on Matipa's pursuit of power in 'The Polygamist'". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2026-06-12). "Kwanele Mthethwa introduces her character on 'The Polygamist'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ↑ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo (2026-05-31). "TV star to mesmerise audiences!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-06-15.