Sindi Dlathu Biography
South African-born actress and musician Sindi Dlathu is best known for portraying the role of ‘Thandaza’, Ranthumeng Mokoena’s wife in the South African soap opera ‘Muvhango’. She also got the role of Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana in The River.
10 Quick Facts About Sindi Dlathu
- Name: Sindi Dlathu
- Age: 46 Years Old
- Birthday: January 4th
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Height: Around 5 feet 6 inches
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Actress
- Marital Status: Actress
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: Under Review
Sindi Dlathu Early Life
She was born in Meadowlands, Soweto Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa on January 4, 1974. Dlathu was an early succeeder and at age 11 she won at a national miming competition. At 14 years old, she got the lead role as an understudy in the stage version of Sarafina.
Sindi Dlathu Career
Dlathu entered a talent competition when she was 12 years of age, A Shell Road Fame, she did not win but she reached the finals. She received mentorship from Mahotella Queens, a member of the famed South African Mbhaqanga band.
When she was fifteen years she entered a national miming competition where she performed an Aretha Franklin cover of The Beatles’ song “Let It Be” and won.
She attended the auditions for Mbongeni Ngema’s play, Sarafina which saw her cast as the understudy for the title character, and went to perform in the United States of America (USA). She acted alongside Whoopi Goldberg and was commissioned as an assistant choreographer to Michael Peters. She met Randy Crawford who asked to stay behind and perform with her while on tour with Sarafina.
In 1996, she completed her matric and then went back to performing arts, stage plays. Sindi was in the FNB Vita Award-winning Game in 1997, where she performed alongside Mary Twala, Abigail Kubeka, and Nomhle Nkonyeni.
She joined the Duma Ka Ndlovu’s stage play titled ‘The Game’ in 1997.
On Muvhango, she was also cast as Nomthandazo “Thandaza” Buthelezi. When she was the first cast her role was minor but it grew over time to become one of the key characters. She got her breakthrough of fame from her role in Muvhango. She left Muvhango in 2018 to play a leading role in the telenovela The River. She got the role of Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana, a vicious woman, who would do anything to protect her wealth and maintain her luxurious lifestyle.
Sindi Dlathu Age
She was born as Sindiswa Dlathu on 4th January 1974 in Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa. She celebrates her birthday on the 4th of January every year and is currently 46 years as of 2020.
Sindi Dlathu Family
After doing our research, details about her parents are not available however she has a twin sister. This information will be updated as soon as it is clear.
Sindi Dlathu Twin Sister
She has a twin sister named Zanele Sangweni who is married to Matome Meela, a local businessman who owns a pawn shop and sells used cars in Soweto.
Sindi Dlathu Husband Okielant Nkosi
Dlathu is married to her lovely husband Okielant Nkosi and together they are blessed with two children. Further details about her husband and their children are not available and will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Sindi Dlathu Facts And Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Sindi Dlathu
Full Name: Sindiswa Dlathu
Also Known As: Sindi Dlathu
Age/ How Old?: 46 years
Date of Birth: 4th January 1974
Place of Birth: Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa
Birthday: 4th January
Nationality: South African
Education: Not Available
Father’s Name: Not Available
Mother’s Name: Not Available
Siblings: Zanele Sangweni
Husband: Okielant Nkosi
Children/ Kids: Two
Height/ How tall?: Not Available
Weight: Not Available
Profession: Actress
Known For: Portraying the role of ‘Thandaza’, Ranthumeng Mokoena’s wife in a South African soap opera ‘Muvhango’.
Net worth: Not Available
Sindi Dlathu Salary
According to our reliable sources, there is no doubt that she earns a good salary from her successful career in acting, which has seen her become very popular in South Africa and around the globe. However, there are no details showing her annual or monthly earnings, her salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available.
Sindi Dlathu Net Worth
As a successful actress, there is no doubt she earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate a good net worth. However, her exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Sindi Dlathu Health| Sindi Dlathu HIV Status| Is Sindi Dlathu HIV Positive?
Most people have been longing to get closure on whether Dlathu is HIV positive or not. These speculations came after she played the role of an HIV-positive patient in Soul City, a TV drama series. Dlathu is an icon whose passion and resilience got her to the top. She is not HIV positive as speculated.
Sindi Dlathu Movies
- Escape from Angola (1999)
- Muvhango (2003)
- Married (2004)
- Sarafina (1997-2007)
- Generations (2010)
- Ngempela (2015)
Frequently Asked Questions About Sindi Dlathu
Who is Sindi Dlathu?
She is a South African actress best known for playing the role of Thandaza in Muvhango.
When was Sindi Dlathu born?
She’s 46 years old as of 2020 and was born on 4th January 1974 in Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg.
Where does Sindi Dlathu come from?
She is from Meadowlands, Soweto, South Africa.
Who is married to Sindi Dlathu?
She is married to her lovely husband Okielant Nkosi.
Does Sindi Dlathu have a baby?
She is a mother to two kids whose names have been kept away from the public eye.
Who is Sindi Dlathu’s twin sister?
She has a twin sister named Zanele Sangweni.
How much is Dlathu worth?
Her exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
How much does Dlathu make?
There are no details showing her annual or monthly earnings, her salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available.
Where is Dlathu now?
She is currently pursuing her career in acting and is currently concentrating on her role in The River.
Is Dlathu HIV Positive?
These speculations came after she played the role of an HIV-positive patient in Soul City, a TV drama series. However, she is not HIV positive as speculated.
Why did Sindi Dlathu leave muvhango?
She left Muvhango to join The River, playing a leading role as Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana, a fierce woman, who would do anything to protect her wealth and maintain her lavish lifestyle.