Hope Mbhele
South African actress (born 1996)
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Hope Mbhele (born 5 April 1996) is a South African actress, television presenter and singer. She is best known playing the starring roles in Mzansi Magic telenovala Umkhokha as Mabusi and movie series Shaka iLembe as Baleka.
5 April 1996
- Actress
- television presenter
- singer
Hope Mbhele | |
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| Born | Hope Mbhele 5 April 1996 Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Career
Mbhele made her acting debut in the television series Uzalo in 2016.[1] She rose to prominence after she played the lead role of Mabusi in Umkhokha:The Curse season 1 in 2021.[2] She was a presenter in Ladysmith Black Mambazo 60th Anniversary Concert and played the role of Amahle in No Love Lost.[3][4] She hosted the blue carpet for DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards alongside Pamela Manga and Smash Afrika.[5] In 2023, Umkhokha came back in screens as she still portraying as Mabusi in season 1 and 2.[6][7] In June, she played the starring role of Baleka in cultural and historical television series Shaka iLembe.[8] Later that year, she was announced that she will be the red carpet host for the South African Music Awards.[9][10]
In 2024, Mbhele appeared in a dating show Dating#NoFilter South Africa as a celebrity guest. By 2025, she is currently a host in Supersport talent show MVP Talent Search.[11][12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Uzalo | Extra | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Umkhokha:The Curse | Mabusi | Lead role, season 1 |
| 2022 | No Love Lost | Amahle | Starring role |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo - 60th Anniversary Concert | Herself | Presenter | |
| DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards | Herself | Blue Carpet Host | |
| 2023 | Umkhokha | Mabusi | Lead role, season 1 & 2 |
| Shaka iLembe | Baleka | Starring role, season 1 & 2 | |
| South African Music Awards | Herself | Red Carpet Host | |
| 2024 | Dating#NoFilter South Africa | Herself | Guest |
| 2025 | MVP Talent Search | Herself | Host |