Mihlali Ndamase

Mihlali Ndamase
Born
Mihlali Ndamase

(1996-11-29) November 29, 1996
Kokstad, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Education
Occupations
  • Influencer
  • businesswoman
  • make-up artist
Years active2016–present
Modeling information
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)

Mihlali Ndamase (born 29 November 1996) is a South African influencer, businesswoman and make-up artist. She is the founder of Siyasizana Foundation, Treasury and the co-founder of Malakyt. She was included in the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 in 2021.

Career

Ndamase began her career in 2016, when she launch her YouTube channel and made her television debut when she appeared on E! VIP Africa.[1] Her channel grew quickly, surpassing 2 million views by late 2017,[2] and later expanded into philanthropy by co-founding the nonprofit organisation Siyasizana Foundation with Dineo Nono.[3] In 2019, she received a widespread recognition, winning Influencer of the Year and Best Beauty Influencer at the Cosmopolitan South Africa Influencer Awards,[4] Socialite of the Year at the Feather Awards,[5] and Next Big Thing at the South African Style Awards.[6]

In 2021, she was named to Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list.[7] The same year, she appeared in the Showmax film Boxing Day.[8] She founded Malakyt, a platform connecting clients with beauty specialists across South Africa. She was nominated at People Choice Awards in 2021 for African Social Star.[9][10] In 2022, she made a cameo appearance on Generations: The Legacy and Netflix telenovela Savage Beauty.[11]

She launched her fashion venture Mihlali's Kloset in November 2023, where she sold her used clothes on sale.[12] In 2025, she opened the luxury boutique Treasury at The Marc in Sandton City.[13][14] She hosted her "Beauty and the Beat" makeup masterclass.[15][16] In December, she was announced as a guest presenter for the TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa.[17]

References

  1. ↑ Thangevelo, Debashine (2019-08-06). "Mihlali Ndamase's secret to success". Glamour. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  2. ↑ Ramalepe, Phumi (2025-07-21). "'It's an investment': Mihlali Ndamase spends R1 million on two Hermès Birkins after three-year chase". News24. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  3. ↑ Tladi, Ofentse (2025-07-19). "Top charitable foundations by Nomzamo Mbatha, Katlego Danke and more". News24. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  4. ↑ Mthethwa, Cebelihle (2019-07-03). "Mihlali Ndamase's 5 most liked Instagram pictures". News24. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  5. ↑ "Feather in the cap of Mihlali Ndamase as she scoops award". Sowetan. 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  6. ↑ Singer, Toni Jaye (2019-11-06). "Somhale, Mihlali crowned some of SA's most stylish personalities for 2019". Sunday Times. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  7. ↑ Bhengu, Cebelihle (2021-06-07). "LOL! Mihlali Ndamase had her team check if the Forbes 30 Under 30 nomination was legit". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  8. ↑ de Wee, Naledi (2021-12-29). "'Unfair to qualified actors': Mihlali Ndamase dragged for 'Boxing Day' role". The South African. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  9. ↑ Dayile, Qhama (2021-10-28). "Who will win at the E! People's Choice Awards?". News24. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  10. ↑ Mbhele, Sandisiwe (2021-10-27). "Boity, Lasizwe and Mihlali nominated at People's Choice Awards". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  11. ↑ Ngenyane, Andiswa (2022-03-14). "Mihlali's Generations: The Legacy role sparks rumours!". dailysun. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  12. ↑ "Mihlali Ndamase reveals she's selling her 'gently-used clothes'". Bona Magazine. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  13. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2025-11-20). "Mihlali Ndamase Launches Her Own Luxury Garment Boutique". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  14. ↑ Khulu, Ntombi (2025-12-03). "Mihlali Ndamase opens luxury boutique Treasury: "Created by women, for women"". News24. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  15. ↑ Anthony, Zaghrah (2025-11-18). "Mihlali Ndamase Make-Up Masterclass". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  16. ↑ Makhura, Kamogelo (2025-11-18). "Is Mihlali Ndamase's make-up masterclass worth the R3,500 price tag? Fans weigh in". IOL. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  17. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2025-12-09). "Mihlali Ndamase Appreciates Her Recent Gig As A Guest Presenter at the TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan 2025". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
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