Thami Mngqolo

Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo (born 9 September 1982), popularly known as Thami Mngqolo, is a South African actor and director. He is best known for his roles in the popular series Generations, State Enemy No.1 and Greed and Desire.[1]

Thami Mngqolo
Born
Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo

(1982-09-09) 9 September 1982
Johannesburg, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
OccupationActor
Years active1998–present
PartnerJo-Anne Reyneke (2008–2018)
Children2

Personal life

Mngqolo was born on 9 September 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa as the second child of the family. He has one elder sister Nosiphowo Mngqolo, who died in 2016.[2]

He had a long-term relationship with fellow actress Jo-Anne Reyneke. They began dating in 2008 and had two children, Uvolwethu (born in 2013) and Lungelo (born in 2015).[3] In 2018, the couple called it quits after Reyneke allegedly found a compromising video on his cell phone.[4][5]

Career

In 2003, he appeared in the television serial Generations and played the role of Senzo Dlomo, a gay man. In 2016, he stopped acting in the series when its entire main cast was fired over their demands for a higher salary. He has also featured in State Actor No.1.[2] He also played as a receptionist in popular soap opera Muvhango.[4] In November 2020, he joined the cast of the telenovela Isono. In the series, he plays the role Maradona.[6]

Filmography
Year Film Role Genre Ref.
2003–2016 Generations Senzo Dlomo TV series
2016Greed and DesireKenny MsomiTV series
2020State Enemy No.1ThulaniFilm

References
  1. "Thami Mngqolo and Jo-anne Reyneke go their separate ways". www.sowetalive.co.za. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  2. "Thami Mngqolo". briefly. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  3. "Ex Generations Star Senzo Dlomo Was Once Married To Pearl From Muvhango For 10 Years". iharare. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  4. "Thami Mngqolo, Jo-Anne Reyneke go their separate ways". sowetanlive. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  5. "Jo-Anne Reyneke talks about her breakup with Thami Mngqolo". zalebs. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  6. "Generations Senzo Dlomo Returns To The Screen". iharare. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
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