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Hope Mbhele | |
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| Born | Hope Mbhele 5 April 1996 Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Hope Mbhele (born 5 April 1996) is a South African actress, television presenter and singer. She is best known playing the starring roles in Mzansi Magic telenovala Umkhokha as Mabusi and movie series Shaka iLembe as Baleka.
Career
[edit]Mbhele made her acting debut in the television series Uzalo in 2016.[1] She rose to prominence after she played the lead role of Mabusi in Umkhokha:The Curse season 1 in 2021.[2] She was a presenter in Ladysmith Black Mambazo 60th Anniversary Concert and played the role of Amahle in No Love Lost.[3][4] She hosted the blue carpet for DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards alongside Pamela Manga and Smash Afrika.[5] In 2023, Umkhokha came back in screens as she still portraying as Mabusi in season 1 and 2.[6][7] In June, she played the starring role of Baleka in cultural and historical television series Shaka iLembe.[8] Later that year, she was announced that she will be the red carpet host for the South African Music Awards.[9][10]
In 2024, Mbhele appeared in a dating show Dating#NoFilter South Africa as a celebrity guest. In 2025, she was a host in a Supersport talent show MVP Talent Search.[11][12]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Uzalo | Extra | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Umkhokha:The Curse | Mabusi | Lead role, season 1 |
| 2022 | No Love Lost | Amahle | Starring role |
| Ladysmith Black Mambazo - 60th Anniversary Concert | Herself | Presenter | |
| DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards | Herself | Blue Carpet Host | |
| 2023 | Umkhokha | Mabusi | Lead role, season 1 & 2 |
| Shaka iLembe | Baleka | Starring role, season 1 & 2 | |
| South African Music Awards | Herself | Red Carpet Host | |
| 2024 | Dating#NoFilter South Africa | Herself | Guest |
| 2025 | MVP Talent Search | Herself | Host |
| 2026–present | Fatal Seduction | Kim | Supporting role, season 3 |
| The Four Of Us | Ndumi Nhlapho | Main role, season 1 | |
References
[edit]- ↑ admin (2022-05-28). "Into the life of Hope Mbhele the actress". Southern African Celebs. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2021-10-22). "Hope Mbhele's traditional roots helps her steal the show on Mzansi Magic's Umkhokha". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ "Hope Mbhele has had a winning year". Sowetan. 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo. "Benjamin Dube to celebrate 60th birthday with other SA music heavyweights". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Langa, By Jabulani. "Metro FM presenter is ready for the big league!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Ngenyane, Andiswa. "Umkhokha actress goes international!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2023-05-24). "Pics: Inside 'Umkhokha' star Hope Mbhele's umemulo". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Masuku, Ditiro. "Hope Mbhele celebrates success while embracing Zulu culture - 'I never want to forget where I come from'". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Maako, Compiled by Keitumetse. "Meet the SAMAs 2023 hosts as RiSA promises an 'unforgettable' show". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Reporter, Sun. "Meet the SAMA29 hosts!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ Content, Sponsored. "HONOR powers SuperSport's hunt for the next sports media star". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ "EPISODE 1: the gruelling quest to become a SuperSport MVP begins". SuperSport. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
External links
[edit]- Hope Mbhele at IMDb