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Minnie Dlamini
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| Born |
Minenhle Dlamini
7 July 1990 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | Northlands Girls' High School University of Cape Town Glenashley Preparatory School |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Quinton Jones
(m. 2017; div. 2022) |
| Children | 1 |
Minenhle Dlamini (born on July 7, 1990), known as Minnie Dlamini, is a famous South African TV personality, actress, and model. She became well-known in 2010 when she was chosen to host Live Amp, a popular music show on SABC 1.
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Early Life and School Days
Minnie Dlamini was born in Durban, a city in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. Her parents are Jabulani and Queen Dlamini.
She went to Northlands Girls' High School for her early education. After high school, she studied at the University of Cape Town. There, she learned about film, media, drama, and economics.
Minnie's Personal Life
On July 8, 2017, Minnie Dlamini married Quinton Jones in a traditional ceremony. This event took place in Glenn Hills, Durban North. Later, they had a white wedding on September 16. A TV channel called Multichoice bought the exclusive rights to cover their wedding.
On October 13, a three-part reality show called Minnie Dlamini: Becoming Mrs Jones started airing on Vuzu Amp, a channel on DStv. This show followed Minnie's journey before and after her wedding. VuzuTV announced on Twitter that the first episode of the show was the most-watched in Vuzu Amp's history.
Minnie's Career Journey
Minnie Dlamini has had an exciting career in different areas of entertainment.
Being a TV Host
While she was still studying at the University of Cape Town, Minnie started her career as a TV host. Her first appearance was on June 16, 2010, when she covered "Youth Day" and "World Cup celebrations" for the show LIVE.
Later, she co-hosted Mzansi Insider, a lifestyle show on SABC 1. In 2012, she left the show to focus on acting. In 2013, Minnie started hosting sports shows. She co-hosted Soccerzone with Thomas Mlambo until 2016.
Minnie has also hosted many local and international award shows. These include the 14th Metro FM Music Awards and the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. She also hosted the PSL Awards and the South African Film and Television Awards.
Acting Roles
In 2010, Minnie Dlamini made her acting debut in Generations. This was a TV soap opera on SABC 1, where she played a guest role as Miranda.
She then took on a main role as Zintle Lebone in the soap opera The Wild. Minnie also played Nosipho Bogatsu in the show Rockville.
Modelling Work
In September 2011, Minnie Dlamini became the new face for LEGit, a South African department store. She even had her own fashion line with them, called the Minnie-Series.
In 2022, Minnie Dlamini wore special limited edition Veldskoen Shoes sneakers. These shoes were made in partnership with DHL. She wore them at Paris Fashion Week before they were officially launched in Paris.
Film and TV Shows
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Generations | as Miranda | Guest appearance |
| 2011 | The Wild | as Zintle Lebone | Main role |
| 2013 | Rockville | as Nosipho Bogatsu | Supporting role |
| 2015 | Our Perfect Wedding | Herself | Host/Presenter |
| 2016 | HomeGround | Herself | Presenter |
| 2017 | Becoming Mrs. Jones | Reality | Reality TV series |
Helping Others (Philanthropy)
In 2014, Minnie Dlamini started the Minnie Dlamini Foundation. This is a charity organization that aims to help young South African girls. Its goal is to make sure they can get a good education.
On July 15, 2015, she announced on Twitter that her foundation would pay for the university fees of 29 students.
Awards and Achievements
National Film and Television Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Herself | Best Female TV Personality 2024 | Pending |
See also
In Spanish: Minnie Dlamini para niños
