Zenokuhle Maseko

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Zenokuhle Maseko
Born
Zenokuhle Zenani Maseko

(1998-02-08) 8 February 1998 (age 27)
Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
Nationality South African
Other namesZeno
EducationBenoni High School
Occupations
  • Actress
  • influencer
Years active2018–present
Notable work

Zenokuhle Zenani Maseko (born February 8, 1998) is a South African actress and influencer. [1] [2] She is best known playing the starring role as Mbali Dikana on the 1Magic drama series The River and the lead role as Nothando in Mzansi Magic short film Isphiwo. [3] [4]

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Early life

Maseko was born on 2 February 1998, in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. She attended from Benoni High School. [5] [6]

Career

In 2018, Maseko made her first professional acting debut in a popular South African telenovela The River playing the starring role of Mbali Dikana , the daughter of Sindi Dlathu "(Lindiwe Dikana)" and Hlomla Dandala "Zweli Dikana" but exits the show at season 2. [7] [8] She also acted as Aya in the SABC 1 drama series Diamond City, which premiered in October 2018. [9] In 2021, she made her debut in SABC 3 telenovela The Estate where she starred as Sindisiwe Phakathwayo. [10] [11] [12]

In 2024, she played the lead in a short film Isphiwo as Nothando Sibande with Nozuko Ncayiyani [13] [14] She also appeared in e.tv soapie opera Scandal! as Tankiso. [15] [16] In 2025, she appeared in Showmax drama Adulting playing the recurring role as Mpumi.

Filmography

YearSeriesRole
2018-2020 The River Mbali Dikana
2018Diamond CityAya
2021 The Estate Sindisiwe Phakathwayo
2024IsphiwoNothando Sbonde
Scandal! Tankiso
2025–present Adulting Mpumi

References

  1. ↑ Mogeni, Rodah (10 December 2023). "Mzansi Magic's S'phiwo: cast with images, plot summary, full story, trailer - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Mataz, Simba (15 August 2020). "Zenokuhle Maseko bio". Savanna News. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  3. ↑ "'Being on The River was an absolute dream' - Zenokuhle Maseko". News24. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  4. ↑ Malatsi, Lethabo. "Zenokuhle Maseko's new role on S'phiwo - 'Acting chose me'". News24. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  5. ↑ Adeaga, Favour (8 April 2021). "Get to know Zenokuhle Maseko". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  6. ↑ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo. "Ex-The River actress: I've been judged a lot". Daily Sun. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  7. ↑ Makhoba, Ntombizodwa. "The end of The River for Mbali". News24. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  8. ↑ Kekana, Chrizelda (28 January 2020). "Three amazing scenes from 'The River', unlocked by Mbali's death played by Zenokuhle Maseko"". TimesLive. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  9. ↑ "Diamond City | Full Cast | Season 1 | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  10. ↑ Kekana, Chrizelda (22 February 2021). "Zeno Maseko starred in SABC 3 new telenovela "The Estate"". TimesLive. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  11. ↑ Heather (1 February 2021). "The River Mbali Actress Joins Upcoming SAB3 Soapie The Estate". iHarare Jobs. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  12. ↑ Mpembe, Thando (2 February 2021). "Moving on Up: Zenokuhle Maseko Bags New Role in Telenovela, 'The Estate' - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  13. ↑ Lelaka, Maropeng (8 January 2024). "Zenokuhle Maseko And Nozuko Ncayiyane Lead In Mzansi Magic New Series S'phiwo". SA Creatives. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  14. ↑ Seleme, Rae (16 November 2023). "'The River' star Zenokuhle Maseko secures leading role in 'S'phiwo'". The South African. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  15. ↑ Laubscher, Jan (13 June 2024). "Young Actress Zenokuhle Maseko Joins "etvScandal"". Student Living South Africa. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  16. ↑ Seleme, Rae (11 February 2024). "'The River' star Zenokuhle Maseko secures role in 'Scandal!'". The South African. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
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