Dingaan Mokebe Khumalo (born 26 January 1978) [1] is a South African actor, TV presenter, voice artist as well as musician. He is well known for portraying the role of James Motsamai in SABC 2 drama, Muvhango. [2]
kaKhumalo was born on 26 January 1978 in Limpopo, South Africa. [1] He was raised by his mother and stepfather. In 2016, he reconnected with his biological father, leading to a family reconciliation and the adoption of the name “ka Khumalo.” [2]
KaKhumalo made his television debut in 1998 on the popular soap opera Generations , where he played the role of Dingaan, a barman. After leaving the show in 2002, he joined Muvhango in 2003, portraying James Motsamai before eventually departing from the series. [1] [3]
Beyond acting, KaKhumalo is a singer with songs such as Sondela and Mina Nawe, and as a voice artist for various major brands, including Smirnoff, Nedbank, Coca-Cola, and Kellogg's. He has also hosted several television programs, including Speak Out,Ha Moliefi [4] , Zaziwa , and Community Builder , and appeared on reality shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Nna Sajene Kokobela . [5]
| Year | Television | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Generations | Dingaan | |
| Ha Molefi | |||
| 2003-2025 | Muvhango | James Motsamai | |
| Speak Out | Host - Himself | ||
| Strictly Come Dancing | Himself | ||
| Zaziwa | Himself | ||
| Umoja [2] |