S'dumo Mtshali
South African actor
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S'dumo Mtshali, also spelled Sdumo, (born 3 March 1983) is a South African actor, producer, and director. Mtshali first gained recognition as a winner on the inaugural season of Amstel Class Act.
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
S'dumo Mtshali | |
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| Born | 3 March 1983 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Alma mater | Durban University of Technology (Diploma in Drama) |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
Career
Mtshali won the inaugural season of the SABC 1 reality competition Amstel Class Act in 2010.[1] As part of his prize, he spent eight weeks training at the New York Film Academy and received professional representation from Moonyeen Lee and Associates (MLA).[2]
His first leading role was in the HIV/AIDS drama Intersexions, in which he portrayed DJ Mo.[3] In 2011, he appeared in e.tv’s Rhythm City as Maidi Kotwe. He later starred as the lead character, Chili Ngcobo, in iNumber Number, a film directed by Class Act creator Donovan Marsh.[4] In 2013, he joined the cast of Isibaya, replacing Treasure Blose in the role of Sibusiso Ndlovu, a performance that earned him his first South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) nomination.[5]
At the 2019 SAFTAs, he won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama for his portrayal of Mandla in Is’Thunzi.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Inside Story | Sphikiri | |
| 2013 | iNumber Number | Chili Ngcobo | [4] |
| 2023 | iNumber Number: Jozi Gold | Chili Ngcobo | [7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Intersexions | DJ Mo Freek | [3] |
| 2011 | Rhythm City | Maidi Kotwe | [8] |
| 2012 | Tempy Pushas | Kuti Daniels | |
| 2013 | Isibaya | Sibusiso Ndlovu | [9] |
| 2016 | Is'Thunzi | Mandla | [10] |
| 2023–2025 | My Brothers Keeper | Donga Shabalala | [11] |
| 2025 | Marked | Tebza Nyembezi | |
| 2026 | The Polygamist | Jonasi Gomora | [12] |
Awards
South African Film and Television Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Isibaya | Best Actor - TV Soap | Nominated | |
| 2015 | iNumber Number | Best Actor - Feature Film | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Saints & Sinners | Best Actor - TV Drama | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Is'Thunzi | Best Actor - TV Drama | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Isibaya | Best Actor - TV Soap | Nominated | |
| Is'Thunzi | Best Supporting Actor - TV Drama | Won | [6] | |
| 2024 | iNumber Number: Jozi Gold | Best Actor- Feature Fim | Nominated |
Personal life
Mtshali is from Montclaire, Durban and holds a Diploma in Drama from the Durban University of Technology.[13]