Sindi Dlathu facts for kids
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Sindi Dlathu
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Sindi Dlathu
January 9, 1974 Meadowlands, Gauteng, South Africa
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| Nationality | South African |
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| Citizenship | South African |
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| Years active | 1988-present |
| Known for | Lindiwe Dlamini on , The River |
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Notable work
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Muvhango, The River |
| Children | Okuhle |
| Relatives | Tina Dlathu (sister) |
| Awards | SAFTA Award for Best Actress in telenovela 2X
DStv MVC Award for Best Actress in telenovela 2019 Royalty Soapie Award for Best Actress in telenovela 2019 Royalty Soapie Award for Best Female Villain 2020 |
Sindiswa Dlathu (born January 9, 1974) is a famous South African actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in popular TV shows. For many years, she played Thandaza Mokoena on the show Muvhango. She was part of Muvhango from when it started in 1997 until she left in 2017.
After Muvhango, Sindi Dlathu took on a main role in the TV show The River. In The River, she played Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana. Lindiwe was a strong woman who would do anything to protect her family's money and fancy lifestyle.
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Sindi's Acting Journey
Early Stage Work
Sindi Dlathu started her acting career on stage. She was an understudy for the main role in the stage play Sarafina!. This means she learned the main part and could step in if the main actress was unable to perform.
Later, she worked on the movie version of Sarafina!. She even worked with the famous actress Whoopi Goldberg. Sindi also helped with the choreography, which means she helped create the dance moves for the film.
In 1988, Sindi toured the United States for a year with another play called Township Fever. She gained a lot of experience performing live.
Returning to School and More Roles
After four years of acting, Sindi decided to go back to school. She finished her high school studies in 1996. Then, she returned to the performing arts in 1997.
She acted in a play called Game, which won an FNB Vita Award. In this play, she performed alongside other respected actresses like Mary Twala and Abigail Kubeka.
Awards and Special Appearances
Sindi Dlathu has won several awards for her acting. In 2020, she won the award for favorite actress at the 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards.
Her character, Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana from The River, even appeared in a special episode of another TV show, The Queen. She played a friend of the main character, Harriet Khoza.
In 2021, Sindi won a SAFTA award for Best Actress. This was for her amazing performance as Lindiwe in The River.
Sindi's TV and Film Roles
Movies
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 1992 | Sarafina! (film) | Dancer |
Television Shows
| Year | Television | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 –2017 | Muvhango | Nomthandazo Mokoena | Main |
| 2001 – 2008 | Soul City (South African TV series) | Nomfundo Molefe | Main |
| 2015 | Ngempela | Main | |
| 2017 | The Game | MaZet | Recurring |
| 2018 – 2024 | The River | Lindiwe Dlamini-Zwane | Main |
| 2018 | The Queen | Recurring | |
| 2022 | The Republic (South African TV series) | Recurring | |
| 2024 - present | Queendom | Tholakele Magagula | Main |
| 2024 - 2025 | Isiphetho - Destiny | Zanemvula | Main |
| 2025 | Unseen | Politician | Main |
Theatre Performances
| Year | Drama/Play/Theatre Showcase | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Township Fever | Nosisa | Theatre Debut |
| 2002 | Cry ; The Beloved The Country | Mrs Khumalo | Soweto Theatre |
| 2004 | Married | Felicia Nyathi | Joburg Theatre |
Awards Sindi Has Won
Royalty Soapie Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Outstanding On—Screen Couple | Won | ||
| Herself | Viewer’s Choice: Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Herself as Lindiwe Dlamini | Outstanding Lead Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | The River As Lindiwe Dikana | Outstanding Female Villain | Won | |
| Outstanding Lead Actress | Nominated |
South Africa Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs)
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | The River as Lindiwe Dikana | Best Actress in Telenovela | Nominated |
