Zamani Mbatha

Zamani Mbatha
Born	(1998-04-07) 7 April 1998 (age 26) KwaMashu, Durban, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Education	Bechet High School Holy Family College
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2017–present
Relatives	Nomzamo Mbatha (sister)

Zamani Mbatha (born 7 April 1998) is a South African actor. He is best known for his character in the Mzansi Magic Isithembiso telenovela as Zamani.[1] He was portraying the role of Pule Ndlovu on e.tv musical drama series Rhythm City. [2] As of 2022, Zamani resides in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Early life

Mbatha was born in the township of KwaMashu north-west of Durban. He is the younger brother of actress and TV personality Nomzamo Mbatha. He's an alumnus of Bechet High School and Holy Family College.

Career

Mbatha made his first debut screen appearance in 2017 on Isithembiso telenovela aired on Mzansi Magic.

I was in high school last year, this is my first job, my first everything. Before this, I wanted to be a soccer player but that did not work out, but I have always known that acting was my calling.

— "Meet Zamani Mbatha", Zalebs (June 22, 2020)

He's inspired by his sister Nomzamo Mbatha.

Filmography

Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes
2017-2020	Isithembiso	Zamani	Lead role
2020-2021	Rhythm City	Pule Ndlovu	Recurring role
2021	Isiphindiselo	Benjamin 'Benny'	Lead role
2022	The Brave One	Siya	Lead role
2022-2024	The Black Door/Isitha: The Enemy	Khaya Sokhulu	Lead role

Awards and Nominations

He has been nominated in the category of “Rising Star” in the 2017 DSTV Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards.[3]

References

1. Temba Msiza (5 December 2017). "Catching Up With Isithembiso's Zamani Mbatha". peoplemagazine.co.za.
2. Karaya (3 September 2019). "Zamani Mbatha biography: age, date of birth, girlfriend, sister, cars, and net worth". briefly.co.za.
3. "There's A New SA Talent Awards -- And This Time You Get To Choose". Huffington Post South Africa. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.

External links

• Zamani Mbatha at IMDb