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Sandile Mahlangu
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Sandile Vincent Mahlangu
6 September 1993 Middelburg, South Africa
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Other names | Vincent |
Education | Steelcrest High School |
Alma mater | Tshwane University of Technology |
Occupation | Actor, Model, Musical Artist |
Years active | 2016–present |
Known for | Scandal! Isithembiso Single Guys |
Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Title | Mr |
Children | none |
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Relatives | Thabang Molaba |
Sandile Vincent Mahlangu, born on September 6, 1993, is a talented actor and singer from South Africa. He is well-known for his exciting roles in TV shows like Single Guys and Isithembiso. He also starred in the popular film Shaft 6. In 2020, he joined the TV series Scandal! where he played the character Simo Shabangu.
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Early Life and Education
Sandile Mahlangu was born on September 6, 1993, in Middelburg, a town in Mpumalanga, South Africa. He went to Steelcrest High School. After high school, he was chosen to be an electrical apprentice at SAMANCOR Ferrochrome. This job sent him to the North West province for practical training.
He later studied at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). In 2017, he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. That same year, he moved to Johannesburg to follow his dream of becoming an actor.
Sandile Mahlangu's Acting Career
Sandile Mahlangu started his acting journey in 2016. He has appeared in many popular TV shows and films.
Early TV Roles
In July 2016, Sandile appeared in the well-known TV show Rhythm City. He played a character named 'Cash'. His role as 'Cheezeboi' in the TV series Isithembiso became very popular with viewers. He started as a recurring character, meaning he appeared sometimes. Later, he became a main cast member for the second season of the show.
In 2017, he played 'Siya' in the TV series Single Guys. Siya was a smart medical student in the show's second season.
Film and Commercials
Sandile has also been in many TV commercials. You might have seen him in ads for popular brands like KFC, Debonairs Pizza, Halls, Sunbet International, Cell C, and Stimorol.
In 2018, he starred in the film Shaft 6. In this movie, he played the role of 'Uuta Mazibuko'. He acted alongside famous actors like Vuyo Dabula and Deon Lotz.
Recent Projects
From 2020 to 2021, Sandile played 'Simo Shabangu' in the e.tv TV show Scandal!. In 2020, he also starred in the popular Netflix original series How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding. He played the character 'Sbu Twala'. He returned to play 'Sbu Twala' again in the second part of the series, called The Funeral. He also appeared in How to Ruin Christmas: The Baby Shower in 2022 and How to Ruin Love: The Proposal in 2024, continuing his role as Sbu Twala.
Sandile Mahlangu's Filmography
Here is a list of some of the TV shows and films Sandile Mahlangu has been in:
Year | Film / TV Show | Role | Type | Channel |
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2016 | Rhythm City | Cash | Soap Opera | e.tv |
2017 | Single Guys | Siya | TV Sitcom | SABC 1 |
2018 - 2020 | Isithembiso | Cheezboi | Telenovela | Mzansi Magic |
2020 | Shaft 6 | Uuta Mazibuko | Psychological Thriller | Film |
2020 | Scandal! | Simo Shabangu | Soap Opera | e.tv |
2020 | How to Ruin Christmas : The Wedding | Sbu Twala | Romantic Comedy | Netflix |
2021 | How to Ruin Christmas: The Funeral | Sbu Twala | Romantic Comedy | Netflix |
2022 | Durban Gen | Fikile “Ficks” | Medical Drama Telenovela | e.tv |
2022 | Jewel | Muzi | Thriller | Netflix |
2022 | Umbuso | Samora Nyandeni | TV series | Mzansi Magic |
2022 | Gereza | Mmini | Action | Amazon Prime Video |
2022 | The Queenstown Kings | Philip Dladla | Drama | Netflix |
2022 | Cogito Ergo Sum | Philip Radebe | Psychological Thriller | Film |
2022 | How to Ruin Christmas: The Baby Shower | Sbu Twala | Romantic Comedy | Netflix |
2022 | Grown Woman | Sakhile Hlatshwayo | Dramedy | Mzansi Magic |
2024 | Empini | Jabulani Ngubane | Drama | Showmax |
2024 | How to Ruin Love: The Proposal | Sbu Twala | Romantic Comedy | Netflix |
2024 | Lobola Man | Duke | Romantic Comedy | Netflix |