Khaya Dladla
Khaya Dladla (born 3 April 1990), is a South African actor, musician, model and tv presenter.[1] He is best known for the role "GC" in the television soapie Uzalo.[2][3][4] and now currently playing a role of Lazarus on House Of Zwide. Personal lifeDladla was born on 3 April 1989 in Umlazi, South Africa as the fifth child in a family with six siblings. His father is Reggie Dladla, and mother is Thandi Dladla.[2] He completed primary education from Isipingo Hills Primary School. In 2006, he matriculated from Brettonwood High School.[5] He completed a Diploma in Advertising from the Varsity College. Then he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Communications from the University of South Africa (UNISA).[6] He is married to his longtime boyfriend, Mercutio Buthelezi.[2][7][8] CareerIn 2013, he acted in the SABC 1soap opera Uzalo by playing the role "G.C.".[9] The show became very popular and he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Simon Sabela Awards for his role. In 2016, he participated as a model at the Durban Fashion Fair.[2] After that show, he appeared with the role of "Nxebale Ndoda" in the Mzansi television serial eHostela.[10][11] In 2021, he joined with the television serial House of Zwide and played the role "Lazarus".[12] Later in mid 2021, he joined again with the soapie Uzalo.[13] He is also a musician and worked in the music group Salt & Light. He worked as a background vocalist for the musicians such as Hugh Masekela, Salif Keita and Thandiswa Mazwai. Recently he has featured in YoungStar's "INGOMA" and "Indovozi". Recently he started a radio gig at a KZN radio station, Gagasi FM.[6] In early November 2024, Khaya hosted the 16th ceremony of annual Feather Awards, alongside with Dineo Moeketsi, and Andiswa P Gebashe.[14] Filmography
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