Wiseman Zitha

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Wiseman Zitha
Born
Wiseman Zitha

(1995-12-30) 30 December 1995 (age 29)
Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa
Education Tshwane University of Technology
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • content creator
Years active2019–present

Wiseman Zitha (born 30 December 1995) South African actor, model and content creator. He is best known for his lead roles roles in SABC 2 telenovela Giyani: Land of Blood as Musawahosi and Mzansi Magic drama series Queen Modjadji as Mamaila.

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Life and career

Zitha was born in Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa to a Tsonga and Venda family. [1] [2] He went to Tshwane University of Technology where he obtained a degree specialising in Drama. [3] [4]

Zitha began his career in 2019 where he made his first television debut in SABC 2 Xitsonga telenovela Giyani: Land of Blood playing the lead role of Musawahosi Baloyi. [5] [6] He the rose to prominence and upgraded his career in 2020 where he landed the recurring role in Muvhango . [7] That year, he played the role of Mondli in The River season 3 and short series Sphinx as Lehasa. [8] [9] He appeared in BET Africa original telenovela Redemption as Clement in 2022. [10]

In 2023, Zitha played the supporting in a 1Magic drama series Entangled season 2 as Sbu. [11] The following year in 2024, he played the role of Takalani in Showmax film Muswangwe. [12] [13] By June, he begged the main role of Mamaila in Mzansi Magic Khilobedu cultural and historical television series Queen Modjadji season 1. [14] He appeared in Netflix telenovela Blood Legacy as Lungelo Blanco. [15]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 Giyani: Land of Blood Mosawahosi BaloyiLead role, season 1 & 2
2020The SphinxLehasaMain role, short series
Muvhango NdemezoRecurring role
The River MondliRecurring role, season 3
2022RedemptionClementRecurring role, season 1
2023EntangledSbuSupporting role, season 2
2024Queen ModjadjiMamailaMain role, season 1
Blood Legacy Lungelo BlancoStarring role

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024MuswangweTakalaniLead role

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominated worksResultRef.
2021 Feather Awards Hunk of the YearHimselfWon [16]
2024 GQ South Africa Men of the YearHimselfWon [17]
Zikomo Awards Best Supporting ActorAs Blanco on Blood Legacy Won [18]
Best Young Achiever of the YearHimselfWon
Best Actor of the YearNominated
DStv Content Creators AwardsThumb StoppingHimselfNominated [19]
2026African Choice AwardsMale TV Star of the YearHimselfPending [20]

References

  1. ↑ Walubengo, Peris (2020-05-06). "Get To Know Wiseman Zitha". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  2. ↑ TOPCHARTS (2025-03-19). "Wiseman Zitha is Taking Over". Top Charts Africa. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  3. ↑ Content, Print (2019-06-09). "TUT graduate stars in local drama". Rekord. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  4. ↑ Matiwane, Nonkululeko. "Wiseman Zitha on landing a leading role a month after graduating and staying on top of his game". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  5. ↑ Mathobela, By Phuti (2019-06-25). "Giyani: Land of Blood actor switches roles!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  6. ↑ Tsewu, Siya (2022-12-19). "Happy holidays from Giyani cast members". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  7. ↑ Joyce, Liam Karabo (2020-04-18). "Wiseman Zitha goes from Giyani to Venda in new role on 'Muvhango'". IOL. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  8. ↑ Reporter, Citizen (2020-07-31). "Wiseman Zitha and Tumi Masemola join the cast of 'The River'". The Citizen. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  9. ↑ Matiwane, Nonkululeko. "Wiseman Zitha on landing a leading role a month after graduating and staying on top of his game". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  10. ↑ Mathobela, By Phuti. "Giyani: Land of Blood actor switches roles!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  11. ↑ Germishuys, Andrew. "Current Highlights on Showmax – SAMDB News" . Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  12. ↑ Germishuys, Andrew. "Current Highlights on Showmax – SAMDB News" . Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  13. ↑ "Musangwe has its world premiere at Joburg Film Festival". Stories Showmax. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  14. ↑ Khulu, Ntombi. "Wiseman Zitha joins the cast of Queen Modjadji". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  15. ↑ Thomo, Goodwill (2024-12-12). "'I give credit to God': Wiseman Zitha reflects on his acting journey". The South African. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  16. ↑ "Wiseman Zitha Wins Hunk Of The Year". ZAlebs. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  17. ↑ "Wiseman Zitha at the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards at River Meadow..." Getty Images. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  18. ↑ "Zikomo Africa Awards are finally coming to South Africa". TimesLIVE. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  19. ↑ "DStv Content Creator Awards 2024 Nominees: Vote for your favorite creators". Memeburn. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  20. ↑ Moroeng, Moroba (2025-10-09). "Nomzamo Mbatha, Gail Mabalane, Thuso Mbedu and More Bag 2026 Africa Choice Awards Nominations - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
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