Zamani Mbatha
South African actor and influencer
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Zamani Mbatha (born 7 April 1998) is a South African actor, influencer and model.[1][2] He is best known for his lead roles in the Mzansi Magic Isithembiso telenovela as Zamani and e.tv series Rhythm City as Pule Ndlovu.[3][4] He made his first runway debut in L'Oreal Paris Walk Your Worth fashion show with Thuso Mbedu, Thembi Seete and among others.[5]
- Bechet High School
- Holy Family College
- Actor
- influencer
- model
Zamani Mbatha | |
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| Born | Zamani Mbatha 7 April 1998 |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Relatives | Nomzamo Mbatha (sister) |
Early life
Mbatha was born in the township of KwaMashu north-west of Durban, KwaZulu Natal. He is the younger brother of actress and television presenter Nomzamo Mbatha.[6] He attended from the Bechet High School and Holy Family College.[7]
Career
2017–2023: Career beginnings, The Black Door and Isitha: The Enemy
Mbatha was inspired by his big sister Nomzamo Mbatha in acting and media industry.[8] He made his first television debut in Mzansi Magic television Isithembiso playing the lead role of Zamani.[9] He received his first nomination in his career for Rising Star at the DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards. In 2020, he bagged the starring role of Puleng Ndlovu in e.tv drama series Rhythm City.[10][11] In 2021, he portrayed the lead role of Benny in Isiphindiselo.[12][13]
In 2022, Mbatha he worked in Black Brain production by Mandla N. He also played the lead role of Khaya Sokhulu in e.tv telenovela The Black Door, and the telenovela changed into Isitha: The Enemy but the same cast for season 2 of The Black Door.[14][15] He also played the lead role of Siya in a Netflix series The Brave Ones.[16] He was feautured in GQ magazine cover and named the Best Dressed Men.[17][18] In late 2023, he quite from the show Isitha.[19][20]
2024–present: Shaka ilembe
In 2024, he walked in L'Oreal Paris Walk Your Worth fashion show.[21] By 2025, he will cast in Shaka iLembe movie season 2.[22] He collaborated with Dove Men Care brand where they were competing in Clicks BroScape Fives Championship alongside other actors and influencers Sweet Guluva, Arno Greeff, Primo9teen, Juicy Jay, DJ Naives and Zola Mcaciso.[23]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | |
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| 2017 | Isithembiso | Zamani | Lead Role, season 1 to 3 |
| 2020 | Rhythm City | Pule Ndlovu | Starring role |
| 2021 | Isiphindiselo | Benjamin
aka Benny |
Supporting role |
| Jiva! | Bheki | Starring role | |
| 2022 | The Brave Ones | Siya | Starring role |
| The Black Door | Khaya Sokhulu | Lead role, season 1 | |
| 2023 | Isitha: The Enemy | Lead role | |
| 2025 | Shaka Ilembe | Nomahlanjana | Starring role, season 2 |
| Black Gold | Zakhele Motsepe | Main role, season 1 | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated works | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards | Rising Star | As Zamani in Isithembiso | Nominated | [24] |
| 2022 | GQ | Best Dressed Men | Himself | Won | [25] |
| 2024 | Royalty Soapie Awards | Viewers Choice Best Actor | As Khaya Sokhulu in The Black Door | Nominated | [26] |
