Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa

Mlotshwa landed her first role on the South African series Mtunzini.com which aired on the South African National Broadcasting Corporation from 2006 - 2009. Her breakthrough role was on the South African television series, Tshisa. Mlotshwa has since been cast on numerous South African television soapies and drama series including the telenovela iNkaba, Moferefere Lenyalong, Soul City, Sokhulu and Partners, Rhythm City, Rockville, and 7de Laan.^[4]

In 2009, Mlotshwa hosted the Channel O series, Young, Gifted and Black and then went on to host ANN7’s, Starbiz which focused on local and international entertainment news.^[5] She was a speaker at the Dstv In Good Company Experience which hosted American actress and writer Issa Rae in 2018.^[6]

In 2018, she was cast as the lead actress for the short film Lace. The film won Best Film, Audience Favorite, Best Actor, Best Writing, Best Directing, and Best Special Effects for the 48 Hour Film Project in Johannesburg.^[7] The film went on to compete at Filmapalooza 2019 in Orlando, Florida earning Mlotshwa an international Best Actress Award.^[8]

In 2019, Mlotshwa was cast as supporting lead for the series The Herd. She then starred in Showmax series ^[9][10]

Enhle Mbali catches fire after using the K-word to describe her hair texture.^[11]

Mlotshwa launched the maternity wear range SE Preggoz in South Africa and New York in 2015. Owns Fashion House "Essie Apparel"^[3]

In 2018, Mlotshwa established the Enhle Cares Foundation during the inaugural Forever Young Gala Dinner, an event held in partnership with the House of Mandela Family Foundation and Africa Rising, with backing from Global Citizen.^[12][13] The Foundation has expanded into the We Care Foundation, is focused on supporting girls and young women in underserved communities. One of its key initiatives involves providing respite activities for girls who serve as primary caregivers to family members affected by HIV/AIDS, disability, or aging. The foundation also prioritizes addressing issues related to sexism.^[14]

In 2011, Mlotshwa became engaged to Black Coffee a South African DJ,^[15] Mlotshwa and Nkosinathi divorced on July 2019.^[1] In 2022 Mlotshwa was in a relationship with a businessman from Mamafubedu in Free State by the name of Peter Sibiloane.^[16][17][18]