Sandile Mahlangu facts for kids
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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 September 6, 1993) is a talented South African actor and singer. He is well-known for his exciting roles in popular TV shows like Single Guys and Isithembiso. Sandile also made a big splash in the movie Shaft 6. In 2020, he joined the cast of the famous TV series Scandal where he played the character Simo Shabangu.
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Sandile Mahlangu's Early Life
Sandile 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.
He then went to the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). In 2017, he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Later that same year, Sandile decided to move to Johannesburg to follow his dream of becoming an actor.
Sandile Mahlangu's Acting Career
Sandile started his acting journey in 2016. He appeared in the popular TV show Rhythm City in July 2016. In this show, he played a character named 'Cash'.
Popular TV Roles
One of his most famous roles was 'Cheezeboi' in the TV series Isithembiso. This character became very popular with viewers. At first, he was a recurring character, but he became a main cast member for the second season of the show.
In 2017, Sandile played 'Siya' in the TV series Single Guys. Siya was a very focused medical student in the show's second season.
From 2020 to 2021, he played 'Simo Shabangu' in the e.tv soap opera Scandal!.
Film and Netflix Success
In 2018, Sandile starred in the movie Shaft 6. He played the role of 'Uuta Mazibuko' alongside actors like Vuyo Dabula and Deon Lotz.
In 2020, he also appeared in the popular Netflix original series How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding. He played the character ‘Sbu Twala’. He returned to play Sbu again in the second part of the series, called ‘The Funeral’.
Commercials and More
Besides TV shows and movies, Sandile has also appeared in many commercials. You might have seen him in ads for well-known brands like KFC, Debonairs Pizza, Halls, Sunbet International, Cell C, and Stimorol.
Sandile Mahlangu's Filmography
Sandile Mahlangu has been in many exciting TV shows and movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | 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 |
