Hlomla Dandala is a South African actor who currently plays the role of Zweli on The River; he is also a television presenter and director. Many recognize him as Jacob Makhubu from the thriller ‘Jacob’s Cross. Hlomla Dandala also played Derek Nyathi in the South African soap opera ‘Isidingo’. Let’s get to know Hlomla Dandala.
Dandala Hlomla Profile Summary
Real Name: Hlomla Dandala
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 22 September 1974
Place of birth: Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, is a South Africa
Wife: Brenda Dandala
Age: 45 Years
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actor, Presenter, Director
Stage Name: Zweli
Show: The River
TV Shows: Jacob’s Cross, Isidingo, The River
Facebook: Hlomla Dandala
Twitter: @HlomlaDandala Hlomla Dandala
Instagram: @hlomladandala
Net Worth: $1.1million
Where is Hlomla Dandalala originally from?
Hlomla Dandalala was born on 22 September 1974 in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It’s a small town where most dreams just die as people grow old without getting chances to shine. Hlomla was born to a perfect gentleman named Mvume Dandala, and he is the firstborn and is followed by a sister known as Gqibelo. In search of greener pastures, Hlomla moved to Johannesburg, where he made a name for himself, and now, he is an internationally acclaimed actor.
Which institutions did he attend?
Most people could tell Hlomla Dandalala was going to be a star one day. His confidence and commitment to all high school activities revealed his unique personality. Hlomla began acting in high school and received positive comments, which encouraged him to pursue acting. Later on, he enrolled himself at Wits University, studying drama. This move enabled him to fully utilize his God-given acting talent, and to date, he is one of the most adored male South African actors.
When did Hlomla get a television breakthrough?
Hlomla Dandala made his television debut as early as 1995 in the reality show titled ‘Channel O’. Afterwards, he took off to play the role of Kingsley Siseko Langa in the much-loved soapie, Scandal! on e.tv where he gained much fame. After that, he rose to prominence and became one of the most sought after male actors in Mzansi.
Which television shows have Hlomla Dandala featured in?
After his unforgettable appearances in Scandal, the eloquent Hlomla has appeared in numerous television productions, which catapulted him to the top list of the best actors in South Africa. Some of Hlomla Dandala’s appearances are as follows;
- Rhythm City – Season 1 as Stone House
- Isidingo (season 1-4)
- Jacob’s Cross (since season 1)
- Rockville (season 3)
- Gaz’lam (seasons 3-4)
- Tsha Tsha (season 4)
- Scout’s Safari
- Jozi-H
- Scandal! (Which he has also directed once)
- Interrogation Room
- Zero Tolerance (Season 2)
- Adiba (miniseries) – 2017
- Miniseries
- Land of Thirst
- The Triangle – 2005
- The River
Hlomla Dandala Movies
- Tsha tsha(2003)
- Lord Of War – 2005
- Red Dust – 2004
- Coup! (made for TV) – 2006
- Swop! (2008)
- Sniper Reloaded – 2011
- Contract with Yvonne Okoro and Joseph Benjamin Winnie – 2011
- Fools – 1997
- Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word – 2016
- Honeymoon Hotel – 2014
- Momentum – 2016
Hlomla Dandala Controversy
The good-looking Hlomla loves conjuring Instagram and Twitter storms. In early 2019, he heatedly argued with Pamela Nomvete over xenophobia in South Africa. He also attacked Chris Chameleon for criticizing Danny K’s assertion that white people were targeted in xenophobic attacks. In early 2020, Dandala was at it again; he accused his new wife of cheating on him in their house with their kids inside. A Twitter storm was brewed, and when he could no longer take the heat, he deleted his Twitter account.
Who is Hlomla Dandalala’s wife?
Hlomla Dandala is married to Brenda Dandala, who is also a television presenter. The charming actor had previously been married to Candy Litchfield, and when rumours that Hlomla had children out of wedlock, they separated. However, Hlomla maintains that he had children after they got divorced. To date, Hlomla has five children who including Ziyanda, Tao, and Sam Dandala.
The River
In the award-winning Telenovela, ‘The River’, Hlomla Dandala portrays the character of Zweli Dikana, a police commissioner who is married to a powerful mining mogul Lindiwe played by the famous actress Sindi Dlathu. This attention-grabbing series is set at the Backdrop of the South African Mining Sector. The discovery of a diamond in the river that runs between the Affluent neighbourhood of Silver lakes and the poor neighbourhood of Refilwe turns the river into a curse due to non-ending conflict.
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Five Interesting Facts About Hlomla Dandala
- Hlomla speaks five languages, namely, Afrikaans, English, Xhosa SeSotho and Zulu.
- His height is 5 feet 9 inches or 180 centimetres.
- Hlomla weighs only 65kg
- He has a blog where he talks about raising his children.
- Hlomla is a direct Hollywood film.
Social Media
Hlomla is highly active on Twitter and Instagram, where he regularly bags attention. Hlomla currently has 1,4k followers on Instagram and 185k followers on Twitter.
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What is Hlomla Dandalala Net worth?
As of 2020, Hlomla Dandalala has a Net Worth of $1.1million. He earns money from his directing, presenting and acting career. Although these stand out as publicity channels, he has ventured into several corporate investments.