Zenokuhle Maseko

Zenokuhle Maseko
Born	Zenokuhle Zenani Maseko (1998-02-08) 8 February 1998 (age 27) Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
Other names	Zeno
Education	Benoni High School
Occupations	Actress influencer
Years active	2018–present
Notable work	The River The Estate

Zenokuhle Zenani Maseko (born 8 February 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]}

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

Year	Series	Role	Notes
2018–2020	The River	Mbali Dikana	Starring role, season 1 & 2
2018	Diamond City	Aya	Supporting role
2021	The Estate	Sindisiwe Phakathwayo	Main role
2024	Isphiwo	Nothando Sbonde	Lead role
	Scandal!	Tankiso	Supporting role
2025	Adulting	Mpumi	Recurring role, season 3
	Generations: The Legacy	Dr Swazi Dambuza	Supporting role
	Bad Influencer	Thulz	Supporting role, season 1

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.

External links

• Zenokuhle Maseko at IMDb
• Zenokuhle Maseko on Instagram