Mthatha ; Xhosa:[ḿ̩ˈtʰâːtʰà], alternatively rendered Umtata, is the main town of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in Eastern Cape province of South Africa and the capital of OR Tambo District Municipality. The city has an airport, previously known as the K. D. Matanzima Airport after former leader Kaiser Matanzima. Mthatha derives its name from the nearby Mthatha River which was named after the sneezewood (umtati) trees, famous for their wood and medicinal properties.
James 'Yoink' Bartlett was a British-born South African actor best known for his role as the wicked puppet master, David Genaro, in Rhythm City and his theatre work.
Bonnie Mbuli is a South African actress, businesswoman, and television personality. She was formerly known professionally as Bonnie Henna.
Katlego Danke, is a South African actress, radio DJ and TV presenter. She is of Tswana ethnicity. Danke is known for her extensive role playing on South African soap operas, Backstage, Generations,Gomora and Isidingo.
Amanda du-Pont is a Swazi-born South African actress, model and television host. Du-Pont is known for her portrayal of Senna in the CW drama series Life is Wild and Sharon in the SABC 3 comedy-drama Taryn & Sharon. Currently, she stars as Ashley in the Netflix thriller series Shadow. She is known for acting on the SABC 1 soap opera Skeem Saam as Nompumelelo 'Lelo' Mthiyane.
Zenande Mfenyana is a South African model and actress. She is known for portraying Noluntu Memela on SABC 1's Generations.
Bongi Ndaba is a South African producer and writer for television, as well as an actress and playwright.
Nomonde Mbusi is a South African actress. In 2017, she was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role as "Thobeka" in Vaya.
Nomhle Nkonyeni was a South African actress who has appeared in television series such as Mzansi, Tsha Tsha and the 2007 mini-series Society, as well as feature films such as Of Good Report (2013).
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ThenjiweMoseley born Thenjiwe Maphumulo on 29 September 1977 is a South African comedian, actress, master of ceremonies and entrepreneur originating from KwaMashu, Durban. Professionally, she is simply known as Thenjiwe. She created and acted in Judge Thenjiwe Khambule and Meet the Khambules which aired on Moja Love. She is a goodwill ambassador for Southern Africa Embrace Foundation, Toronto and Great Impact, Durban. She is also a YouTube content creator and influencer, having been made famous by the sketches she posts on social media.
Vatiswa Ndara is a South African actress and media personality.
Jet Novuka is a South African actor.
Nokuthula Ledwaba, is a South African actress. She is best known for her roles in the popular serials Rhythm City and The River.
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Sindisiwe 'Sindi' Buthelezi, was a South African actress and PR practitioner. She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as Generations, Soul City and Ashes to Ashes.
Jennifer Steyn, is a South African actress. She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as; Madam & Eve, Jacob's Cross and Fallen.
Gqeberha: The Empire is a South African television series that replaced the telenovela series The Queen. It first aired on the 16 January 2023 and 260 episodes per season are broadcast.
