Lunga Mofokeng

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Lunga Mofokeng
Born
Lunga Mofokeng

(1996-07-12) July 12, 1996 (age 28)
Katlehong,Gauteng, South Africa
Nationality South African
Other namesLuchy
Education CityVarsity
Occupations
  • Actor
  • media personality
Years active2017–present
Notable work The River

Lunga Mofokeng ( born July 12, 1996) is a South African actor and media personality. He is best known for his starring role as Andile Dikane in Mzansi Magic television series The River . [1] His portrayal of Andile has gained a significant attention and praise for bringing awareness to the LGBTQ+ community. [2] [3]

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Early life

Mofokeng was born on 7 September 1996, in Katlehong, Gauteng, South Africa. He was raised by his mother while his father past on when he was young. [4] [5] He attended the CityVarsity where he holds Diploma in Professional Acting. [6]

Career

Mofokeng began his career in grade 10, he made his first television appearance playing the cameo role as Thando's nephew in Ring of Lies season 2. [7] In 2018, he played a starring role in a telenovela in The River as Andile Dikana (gay role), the second child of Sindi Dlathu (Lindiwe Dikana) and Hlomla Dandala (Zweli Dikana). [8] [9]

Filmography

YearFilmRole
2017Ring of LiesThando's nephew
2018 The River Andile Dikana

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominated worksResultRef.
2023Royalty Soapie AwardsOutstanding Supporting ActorAs Andile Dikana on The River Nominated [10]

References

  1. Tsewu, Siya. "Five minutes with The River's Lunga Mofokeng". Drum. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  2. Mahlangu, Quincy. "The River's Lunga Mofokeng celebrates pride month!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
  3. Tsewu, Siya. "Five minutes with The River's Lunga Mofokeng". Drum. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
  4. Mbendeni, Alutho. "Local celebs share the best advice they have received from their fathers". Drum. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  5. "6 of our favorite TV stars share the best advice their dad gave them". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  6. Ndoro, Tim E. (2020-10-20). "The River Actors And Their Professional Qualifications/Degrees". iHarare News. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  7. "Ring of Lies | Season 2 | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  8. Bona, Staff (2023-08-02). "We're officially done shooting,' says The River's Lunga Mofokeng". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  9. "Lunga Mofokeng tackles gay role with aplomb in The River". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 2025-01-08. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  10. Zuma, Mbalenhle (2023-02-15). "Nominees for the sixth Royalty Soapie Awards". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-04-19.