Siyabonga Thwala Biography
Siyabonga Thwala is a South African television and stage actor, television host, producer, and businessman who was born in Umlazi, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Thwala is best known for his role of Mpiyakhe Zungu on Mzansi Magic’s Isibaya. Siyabonga has starred and appeared in a number of high-profile television shows in South Africa, winning multiple awards for his acting.
He starred as newspaper publisher Vusi Zwane opposite Luthuli Dlamini on e.tv’s Scandal! when the first went on air in the year 2005, a role that would earn him his first South African Film as well as Television Award. In the year 2007, he joined the cast of Generations as Paul Mashaba opposite Seputla Sebogodi.
Also, Thwala portrayed the character of Busani Mojalefa on Muvhango and briefly returned to e.tv as DH Radebe on Rhythm City (TV series) opposite Jamie Bartlett. In the year 2018, he created and hosted a documentary series, Yobe (A Zulu word for “Forgive”).
Siyabonga Thwala Age
Thwala is 52 years old as of 2021, he was born on 17 March 1969 in Umlazi, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on 17 March every year, and his birth sign is Pisces.
Siyabonga Thwala Height
Thwala stands at a height of 1.71 m.
Siyabonga Thwala Family
Thwala was born and raised by her parents in Umlazi, South Africa. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Thwala’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Siyabonga Thwala Wife
Siyabonga is married to his wife Thandi Twala. There’s no much information that is known about his wife. His partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available
Siyabonga Thwala Net Worth
Siyabonga has an estimated net worth of $20 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a television and stage actor, television host, producer, and businessman. Through his various sources of income, Thwala has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Siyabonga Thwala Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Siyabonga Thwala.
Siyabonga Thwala Wiki
- Full Names: Siyabonga Thwala
- Popular As: Television and stage actor
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Television and stage actor, television host, producer, and businessman
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Siyabonga Thwala Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 52 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: 17 March 1969
- Place of Birth: Umlazi, South Africa
- Birthday: 17 March
Siyabonga Thwala Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 1.71 m
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Siyabonga Thwala Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Thandi Twala
- Dating / Girlfriend: Applicable
- Children: Sons (Not known) Daughter(s) (Not known)
Siyabonga Thwala Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $20 million dollars as of 2021
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Television and stage actor, television host, producer, and businessman
Siyabonga Thwala House and Cars
- Place of living: SA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Siyabonga Thwala Actor
Thwala started his career in acting in 1989. He made his screen acting debut in the 1996 made-for-TV movie Born Free: A New Adventure. In the same year, he played a cameo in an episode of the television series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures entitled “Tarzan and the Scarlet Diamond” (Season 1, Episode 5).
In 1998, he was offered the role of Godlieb Mofokeng in the new SABC3 soapie Isidingo but turned it down as he felt he was not ready for a long-term commitment to television. By way of compromise, he agreed to play the lesser role of J, a former liberation-struggle cadre, for a short stint.
In the year 2005, he landed the leading role of newspaper publisher Vusi Zwane on e.tv’s new soapie Scandal!. He left the series in February 2007, but his character was only killed off in May.
Siyabonga Thwala Leaving Isibaya
Siyabonga took some time off earlier this month for his own personal reasons. He had been shooting and doing his personal business. These were words said by Mzansi Magic spokesman Irvin Pooe. The channel said that Thwala will not leave the soapie any time soon.
Siyabonga Thwala Song
Siyabonga’s song sung and composed by Philip Miller on Soundcloud.
Siyabonga Thwala Television Roles
- Gaz’lam (season 2) as Jimmy
- Generations (Season 1) as Paul Mashaba
- Intersexions (Season 2) as Musa
- Isibaya (Season 1,2,3,4&5) as Mpiyakhe Zungu
- Isidingo (Season 1) as J
- Jozi Streets (Season 1) as Jabu
- Muvhango (Season 1) as Busani Mojalefa
- Rhythm City (Season 1) as DH Radebe
- Scandal! (Season 1) as Vusi Zwane
- Single Guyz (Season 1) as Javvas Jabulani
- Soul City (Season 8) as Dali
Siyabonga Thwala Awards
- 2014: Best Actor for the TV show IsiBaya during the Golden Horn Award.
- 2014: Best Actor for the TV drama InterSexions during the Golden Horn Award.
Frequently Asked Questions About Siyabonga Thwala
Who is Siyabonga Thwala?
Thwala is a South African television and stage actor, television host, producer, and businessman who was born in Umlazi, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
How old is Siyabonga Thwala?
Thwala is a South African national born on 17 March 1969 in Umlazi, South Africa.
How tall is Siyabonga Thwala?
Thwala stands at a height of 1.7 m.
Is Siyabonga Thwala married?
Yes, Thwala is married to Thandi Twala.
How much is Thwala worth?
Thwala has an approximate net worth of $20 million dollars. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Thwala live?
Because of personal reasons, Thwala has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Thwala dead or alive?
Thwala is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Thwala Now?
Thwala is a a famous television and stage actor, television host, producer, and businessman
Siyabonga Thwala Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website