Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa Explained

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa
Birth Date:3 March 1985
Birth Place:Johannesburg, South Africa
Other Names:Enhle Mbali
Years Active:2004–present
Children:2
Spouse:[1]

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (born 3 March 1985), is a South African actress, TV presenter and fashion designer.[2] She is known for her breakthrough role on the South African Television Series, Tshisa. She launched the maternity wear range SE Preggoz in South Africa and New York in 2015.[3] Enhle also appears in Mzansi Magic's tv series How to manifest a man.She has proven beyond any doubts that she is a walking art herself, emerging prosperous both in television industry and fashion industry.

Career

Mlotshwa landed her first role on the South African series Mtunzini.com which aired on the South African National Broadcasting Corporation from 2006 - 2009. Her breakthrough role was on the South African television series, Tshisa. Mlotshwa has since been cast on numerous South African television soapies and drama series including the telenovela iNkaba, Moferefere Lenyalong, Soul City, Sokhulu and Partners, Rhythm City, Rockville, and 7de Laan.[4]

In 2009, Mlotshwa hosted the Channel O series, Young, Gifted and Black and then went on to host ANN7’s, Starbiz which focused on local and international entertainment news.[5] She was a speaker at the Dstv In Good Company Experience which hosted American actress and writer Issa Rae in 2018.[6]

In 2018, she was cast as the lead actress for the short film Lace. The film won Best Film, Audience Favourite, Best Actor, Best Writing, Best Directing, and Best Special Effects for the 48 Hour Film Project in Johannesburg. The film went on to compete at Filmapalooza 2019 in Orlando, Florida earning Mlotshwa an international Best Actress Award.[7]

In 2019, Mlotshwa was cast as supporting lead for the series The Herd.[8] [9]

Filmography

Television Roles!Title!Year!Role!Channel!Notes
Scandal!2005AzaniaeTVSeason 1
Tshisa2006 - 2012Precious LedwabaSABC1Season 1 - 3
Soul City2009 - 2010LuluSABC1Season 9 - 10
4Play: Sex Tips for Girls2010Amira MokoenaeTVSeason 1 - 2, Main Cast
iNkaba2012Celebrity ClientMzansi Magic
Moferefere Lenyalong2012Goldie SeketeSABC2
Those Who Can't2012CeciliaSABC3Season 1
Rockville2013 - 2021Lindi MabasoMzansi MagicSeason 1 - 5, Supporting Lead
The SAFTA's2015PresenterSABC2, Mzansi MagicSeason 9, Presenter
Broken Vows2017AzaniaeTVLead
Zaziwa2017As herselfSABC1Season 5
Project Runway: South Africa - Season 12018Guest JudgeMzansi Magic
The Herd2019AyandaMzansi MagicSeason 2, Supporting Lead
Isibaya2020SizakeleMzansi MagicSeason 8, Supporting Lead-Loving Thokoza2020-->

Business and ventures

Fashion Line

Mlotshwa launched the maternity wear range SE Preggoz in South Africa and New York in 2015.

Philanthropy

In 2018, Mlotshwa launched the Enhle Cares Foundation at the inaugural Forever Young Gala Dinner alongside The House of Mandela Family Foundation and Africa Rising, supported by Global Citizen.[10] [11]

The Enhle Cares Foundation is a multi-faceted organization targeting girls and young women in disadvantaged communities. The goal is to identity gaps in service provision and through collaborative works, offer solutions to specific issues. To date, there has been a drive to provide respite activities for girls in South Africa who are primary caregivers for their family members affected by HIV/ AIDS, disability or old age. The foundation also has a strong focus on addressing sexism in South Africa[12]

Personal life

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa married South African DJ Black Coffee (real name Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo) in 2011.[13] In July 2019, they separated and began divorce proceedings.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Black Coffee breaks silence on divorce: ‘We tried everything. 1 December 2019. 25 January 2022. City Press. Makhoba. Ntombizodwa.
  2. Web site: Enhle Mbali Maphumulo. IMDb. 2019-05-02.
  3. Web site: SE Preggoz by Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa launches in SA. Leshabane. Olwethu. 2015-11-17. Art of Superwoman. en-GB. https://web.archive.org/web/20190502194706/http://www.artofsuperwoman.com/se-preggoz-by-enhle-mbali-mlotshwa-launches-in-sa/. 2 May 2019. 2019-05-02. dead.
  4. Web site: Soapie star stunned by racist posts IOL Entertainment. Mbangeni. Lerato. 29 March 2016. www.iol.co.za. en. 2019-05-02.
  5. Web site: Mbali Mlotshwa leaves ANN7's Starbiz. 2015-01-08. Channel. en. 2019-05-02.
  6. Web site: IN GOOD COMPANY EXPERIENCE SUMMIT. rockstarevent. 2018-08-01. Rockstarevent. en-US. 2019-05-02.
  7. Web site: Filmapalooza 2019 @ 48 Hour Film Project. www.48hourfilm.com. en. 2019-05-02.
  8. Web site: Enhle Mbali Maphumulo bags new acting gig. Adejoy. 2019-04-04. Fakaza News. en-US. 2019-05-02.
  9. Web site: Enhle Maphumulo happy to play the bad girl on The Herd. Tjiya. Emmanuel. 12 April 2019. SowetanLIVE & Sunday World. en-ZA. 2019-05-02.
  10. Web site: Enhle Mbali teams up with the House of Mandela to launch Forever Young Ball. 2018-11-09. Channel24. en. 2019-05-02.
  11. Web site: Forever Young Ball. Universe. en. 2019-05-02.
  12. Web site: [LISTEN] Up close and personal with Enhle Mbali Maphumulo]. Zama. Zanele. 16 November 2018. 702. en. 2019-05-06.
  13. Web site: Married for 8 years: DJ Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali celebrate wedding anniversary. Blignaut. Maryn. 2018-01-09. Briefly. en. 2019-05-02.