Zamani Mbatha

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Zamani Mbatha
Born (1998-04-07) 7 April 1998 (age 26)
NationalitySouth African
Education Bechet High School
Holy Family College
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present
Relatives Nomzamo Mbatha (sister)

Zamani Mbatha (born 7 April 1998) is a South African actor. He is best known for his character in the Mzansi Magic Isithembiso telenovela as Zamani. [1] He was portraying the role of Pule Ndlovu on e.tv musical drama series Rhythm City. [2] As of 2022, Zamani resides in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng.

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Early life

Mbatha was born in the township of KwaMashu north-west of Durban. He is the younger brother of actress and TV personality Nomzamo Mbatha. He's an alumnus of Bechet High School and Holy Family College.

Career

Mbatha made his first debut screen appearance in 2017 on Isithembiso telenovela aired on Mzansi Magic.

I was in high school last year, this is my first job, my first everything. Before this, I wanted to be a soccer player but that did not work out, but I have always known that acting was my calling.

"Meet Zamani Mbatha", Zalebs (June 22, 2020)

He's inspired by his sister Nomzamo Mbatha.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017-2020IsithembisoZamaniLead role
2020-2021 Rhythm City Pule NdlovuRecurring role
2021IsiphindiseloBenjamin

'Benny'

Lead role
2022The Brave OneSiyaLead role
2022-2024 The Black Door/Isitha: The Enemy Khaya

Sokhulu

Lead role

Awards and Nominations

He has been nominated in the category of “Rising Star” in the 2017 DSTV Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards. [3]

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References

  1. Temba Msiza (5 December 2017). "Catching Up With Isithembiso's Zamani Mbatha". peoplemagazine.co.za.
  2. Karaya (3 September 2019). "Zamani Mbatha biography: age, date of birth, girlfriend, sister, cars, and net worth". briefly.co.za.
  3. "There's A New SA Talent Awards -- And This Time You Get To Choose". Huffington Post South Africa. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.