Zamani Mbatha

Zamani Mbatha
Born	Zamani Mbatha (1998-04-07) 7 April 1998 (age 27) KwaMashu, Durban, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Education	Bechet High School Holy Family College
Occupations	Actor influencer model
Years active	2017–present
Relatives	Nomzamo Mbatha (sister)

Zamani Mbatha (born April 7, 1998) is a South African actor, influencer and model. ^{[1] [2]} He is best known for his lead roles in the Mzansi Magic Isithembiso telenovela as Zamani and e.tv series Rhythm City as Pule Ndlovu. ^{[3] [4]} He made his first runway debut in L'Oreal Paris Walk Your Worth fashion show with Thuso Mbedu, Thembi Seete and among others. ^[5]

Early life

Mbatha was born in the township of KwaMashu north-west of Durban, KwaZulu Natal. He is the younger brother of actress and television presenter Nomzamo Mbatha. ^[6] He attended from the Bechet High School and Holy Family College. ^[7]

Career

2017–2023: Career beginnings, The Black Door and Isitha: The Enermy

Mbatha was inspired by his big sister Nomzamo Mbatha in acting and media industry. ^[8] He made his first television debut in Mzansi Magic television Isithembiso playing the lead role of Zamani. ^[9] He received his first nomination in his career for Rising Star at the DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards. In 2020, he bagged the starring role of Puleng Ndlovu in e.tv drama series Rhythm City . ^{[10] [11]} In 2021, he portrayed the lead role of Benny in Isiphindiselo. ^{[12] [13]}

In 2022, Mbatha he worked in Black Brain production by Mandla N. He also played the lead role of Khaya Sokhulu in e.tv telenovela The Black Door , and the telenovela changed into Isitha: The Enemy but the same cast for season 2 of The Black Door. ^{[14] [15]} He also played the lead role of Siya in a Netflix series The Brave Ones. ^[16] He was feautured in GQ magazine cover and named the Best Dressed Men. ^{[17] [18]} In late 2023, he quite from the show Isitha. ^{[19] [20]}

2024–present: Shaka ilembe

In 2024, he walked in L'Oreal Paris Walk Your Worth fashion show. ^[21] By 2025, he will cast in Shaka iLembe movie season 2. ^[22] He collaborated with Dove Men Care brand where they were competing in Clicks BroScape Fives Championship alongside other actors and influencers Sweet Guluva, Arno Greeff, Primo9teen, Juicy Jay, DJ Naives and Zola Mcaciso. ^[23]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role
2017	Isithembiso	Zamani
2020	Rhythm City	Pule Ndlovu
2021	Isiphindiselo	Benjamin aka Benny
2022	The Brave Ones	Siya
	The Black Door	Khaya Sokhulu
2023	Isitha: The Enemy
2025	Shaka Ilembe	Mhlolanja
	Black Gold	Zakhele Motsepe

Awards and nominations

Year	Association	Category	Nominated works	Result	Ref.
2017	DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards	Rising Star	As Zamani in Isithembiso	Nominated	[24]
2022	GQ	Best Dressed Men	Himself	Won	[25]
2024	Royalty Soapie Awards	Viewers Choice Best Actor	As Khaya Sokhulu in The Black Door	Nominated	[26]

References

1. "ZAMANI MBATHA". ANOTHER ZERO. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
2. "Zamani Mbatha". The Handbook. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
3. "Meet the cast of Mzansi Magic's new telenovela Nandi Mbatha, Zamani Mbatha, Halmilton Dlamini and others". News24. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
4. Mazibuko, Nonkululeko. "Zamani Mbatha on Rhythm City: I get to share space with people I've always looked up to". News24. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
5. Simelane, Nomonde (25 November 2024). "A magical weekend of opulence and festivities in Franshoek with L'Oréal Paris". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
6. Tleane, Lebo (28 August 2017). "Nomzamo And Zamani Mbatha Serve Us Sibling Goals". Youth Village. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
7. Tleane, Lebo (14 August 2017). "10 Things You Didn't Know About Zamani Mbatha". Youth Village. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
8. Maako, Keitumetse. "'I've grown': Zamani Mbatha on working with big sis Nomzamo in 'riveting' Shaka iLembe S2". News24. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
9. Dayile, Qhama. "'I believe success is coming my way' — Zamani Mbatha". News24. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
10. "Zamani Mbatha joins Rhythm City as Pule Ndlovu | e.tv". www.etv.co.za. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
11. Chirisa, Sharon (30 September 2020). "Nomzamo Mbatha's Brother Zamani Set To Join Rhythm City?". iHarare News. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
12. "Is'Phindiselo | e.tv". www.etv.co.za. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
13. Reporter, By Sun. "ISIPHINDISELO RETURNS FOR SEASON 2!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
14. "Meet the cast of e.tv's risque drama The Black Door". News24. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
15. Moroeng, Moroba (11 December 2023). "Black Brain Pictures Clears the Air, Zamani Mbatha Allegedly Not Fired From 'Isitha: The Enemy' - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
16. "The Brave Ones | Cast and Crew | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
17. Famous, SA Richi and (27 August 2022). "Zamani Mbatha And Bonko Khoza Feature GQ Magazine". South Africa Rich And Famous. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
18. "Zamani Mbatha on setting his own path and why sister Nomzamo is his biggest inspiration". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
19. Mpapu, Hopewell. "Zamani Mbatha shares why decided to leave Isitha: The Enemy". News24. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
20. Ximba, Linda (14 December 2023). "Top actor Zamani Mbatha bids farewell to e.tv telenovela". Sunday World. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
21. Mamaila, Mzwandile. "Zamani Mbatha on embracing modelling - 'I had to prepare mentally'". News24. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
22. Seemela, Masego (3 April 2025). "Zamani Mbatha joining Shaka Ilembe season 2". SowetanLive. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
23. Tleane, Lebo (14 May 2025). "Check Out the Dove Men+Care Team Competing In the Clicks BroScape Fives Championship". Youth Village. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
24. "2017 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards - all the nominees | Awards | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
25. "10 Best Dressed Men at the 2022 GQ Best Dressed Awards". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
26. Mdaka, Zintle (25 July 2024). "Royalty Soapie Awards nominees announced". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 25 May 2025.

External links

• Zamani Mbatha at IMDb
• Zamani Mbatha on Instagram