Hamilton Dlamini, sometimes Hamilton Dhlamini, born on 15 December 1969 in Sebokeng, is a veteran and award-winning South African actor. He is also into filmmaking and playwrighting, and his unmatched talent and gigs on television have added to make him famous. Hamilton plays the role of Bonga on DiepCity; despite his on-screen character, in real life, Dlamini owns a successful production company.
Dlamini was best known as businessman Korea in the SABC1 sitcom Mzee wa Two Six (2005). He is also famous for playing Prosper in the SABC1 drama series Mzansi. The talented actor became famous for his gigs in telenovelas like Faith like Potatoes, The King’s Messenger, and Isithembiso.
Sometimes, people hate him thinking that he is evil because of the roles and characters he has nailed on television soapies, especially the Banzi Motaung role in the television series Isithembiso. Apart from being a stage actor, he also has outstanding skills and experience in movie directing and producing.
Who knew Bonga (Hamilton Dlamini) from DiepCity has a successful production company?
Dlamini comes from a humble background, and he had to work extra hard to be where he is today. Being poor, he had a troubled childhood experience. At an interview with Drum magazine, he confessed to having sold peanuts to make a living as well as pay for his acting lessons. However, being poor is now history for Hamilton has made a lot of fortune in his career.
The actor we all love to hate is a family man. He is married to one beautiful wife, and together they have three kids. Hamilton Dlamini is, no doubt, an established entertainer. He is among the actors who have put South Africa on the global map regarding entertainment, and he has worked his way up to become among the best. Like any other celebrity, Hamilton Dlamini is on Instagram and has a lot of fans following him.
He has achieved a lot since he made his debut in the entertainment industry and has managed to establish his own production company, which is helping to support young talents in the country.
Hamilton Dlamini’s production company Ndlondlo Productions has entered the film production scene by storm. To date, they conduct training workshops around the country and has ever since produced several acts.
Awards and achievements
*2020 SAFTA Golden Horn – Best Actor – Telenovela – Isithembiso – Nominated.
*2018 SAFTA Golden Horn – Best Actor – TV soap-Isithembiso – Won.
*2007 SAFTA Golden Horn – Best Supporting Actor – Feature Film – Faith Like Potatoes (2006) – Won.