• Home
  • South Africa
  • SOAPIES
  • Entertainment
  • DiepCity
  • House of Zwide
  • The Wife
  • Generations
  • Durban Gen
  • Gomora
  • RHOD
  • Skeem Saam
  • Muvhango
  • Uzalo
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
Savanna News
  • Home
  • South Africa
  • SOAPIES
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • 7de Laan
    • Big Brother Mzansi
    • Biography
    • Blood and Water
    • Days of Our Lives
    • Diep City
    • Durban Gen
    • Entertainment
    • Food Recipes
    • Generations
    • Gomora
    • Hlomu The Wife
    • House Of Zwide
    • House of Zwide
    • idols South Africa
    • Imbewu
    • Isencane Lengane
    • Isibaya
    • Isidingo
    • Isifiso
    • Isono
    • Life Hacks
    • Lingashoni
    • Lithapo
    • Muvhango
    • Mzali Wami
    • Real Housewives
    • Rhythm City
    • Scandal
    • Scholarship
    • Skeem Saam
    • Soapies
    • South Africa
    • The Bachelor SA
    • The Black Door
    • The Bold and The Beautiful
    • The Estate
    • The Queen
    • The River
    • The Wife
    • Umkhokha
    • University
    • uThando Nes'thembu
    • Uyajola
    • Uzalo
    • Wildlife
    • World News
    • Zimbabwe News
    Siphiwe Tshabalala Bernard Parker challenge

    Crossbar challenge: Siphiwe Tshabalala’s skills shocks Bernard Parker

    Jose Riveiro’s Sudden Exit: A Buccaneer’s Final Farewell

    Jose Riveiro’s Sudden Exit: A Buccaneer’s Final Farewell

    Rabada’s Shocking Return and Doping Revelation

    Rabada’s Shocking Return and Doping Revelation

    Media personality Minnie Dlamini - Source: Instagram@minniedlamini

    Minnie Dlamini Rejects MacG’s apology

    Benni McCarthy Sets His Sights Beyond Local Football

    Benni McCarthy’s Name Swirls in Pirates Coaching Talk

    Chiefs and Pirates eye prolific striker Ouattara

    Chiefs and Pirates eye prolific striker Ouattara

    Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby Motaung says they are beefing up the squad

    Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby Motaung says they are beefing up the squad

    Easybet South Africa: A Rising Star in the Online Betting Industry

    What you need to know about the 2024 SA Rugby Awards 

    What you need to know about the 2024 SA Rugby Awards 

  • DiepCity
    • All
    • 7de Laan
    • Big Brother Mzansi
    • Biography
    • Blood and Water
    • Days of Our Lives
    • Diep City
    • Durban Gen
    • Entertainment
    • Food Recipes
    • Generations
    • Gomora
    • Hlomu The Wife
    • House Of Zwide
    • House of Zwide
    • idols South Africa
    • Imbewu
    • Isencane Lengane
    • Isibaya
    • Isidingo
    • Isifiso
    • Isono
    • Life Hacks
    • Lingashoni
    • Lithapo
    • Muvhango
    • Mzali Wami
    • Real Housewives
    • Rhythm City
    • Scandal
    • Scholarship
    • Skeem Saam
    • Soapies
    • South Africa
    • The Bachelor SA
    • The Black Door
    • The Bold and The Beautiful
    • The Estate
    • The Queen
    • The River
    • The Wife
    • Umkhokha
    • University
    • uThando Nes'thembu
    • Uyajola
    • Uzalo
    • Wildlife
    • World News
    • Zimbabwe News
    Siphiwe Tshabalala Bernard Parker challenge

    Crossbar challenge: Siphiwe Tshabalala’s skills shocks Bernard Parker

    Jose Riveiro’s Sudden Exit: A Buccaneer’s Final Farewell

    Jose Riveiro’s Sudden Exit: A Buccaneer’s Final Farewell

    Rabada’s Shocking Return and Doping Revelation

    Rabada’s Shocking Return and Doping Revelation

    Media personality Minnie Dlamini - Source: Instagram@minniedlamini

    Minnie Dlamini Rejects MacG’s apology

    Benni McCarthy Sets His Sights Beyond Local Football

    Benni McCarthy’s Name Swirls in Pirates Coaching Talk

    Chiefs and Pirates eye prolific striker Ouattara

    Chiefs and Pirates eye prolific striker Ouattara

    Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby Motaung says they are beefing up the squad

    Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby Motaung says they are beefing up the squad

    Easybet South Africa: A Rising Star in the Online Betting Industry

    What you need to know about the 2024 SA Rugby Awards 

    What you need to know about the 2024 SA Rugby Awards 

  • House of Zwide
  • The Wife
  • Generations
  • Durban Gen
  • Gomora
  • RHOD
  • Skeem Saam
  • Muvhango
  • Uzalo
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • South Africa
  • SOAPIES
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • 7de Laan
    • Big Brother Mzansi
    • Biography
    • Blood and Water
    • Days of Our Lives
    • Diep City
    • Durban Gen
    • Entertainment
    • Food Recipes
    • Generations
    • Gomora
    • Hlomu The Wife
    • House Of Zwide
    • House of Zwide
    • idols South Africa
    • Imbewu
    • Isencane Lengane
    • Isibaya
    • Isidingo
    • Isifiso
    • Isono
    • Life Hacks
    • Lingashoni
    • Lithapo
    • Muvhango
    • Mzali Wami
    • Real Housewives
    • Rhythm City
    • Scandal
    • Scholarship
    • Skeem Saam
    • Soapies
    • South Africa
    • The Bachelor SA
    • The Black Door
    • The Bold and The Beautiful
    • The Estate
    • The Queen
    • The River
    • The Wife
    • Umkhokha
    • University
    • uThando Nes'thembu
    • Uyajola
    • Uzalo
    • Wildlife
    • World News
    • Zimbabwe News
    Siphiwe Tshabalala Bernard Parker challenge

    Crossbar challenge: Siphiwe Tshabalala’s skills shocks Bernard Parker

    Jose Riveiro’s Sudden Exit: A Buccaneer’s Final Farewell

    Jose Riveiro’s Sudden Exit: A Buccaneer’s Final Farewell

    Rabada’s Shocking Return and Doping Revelation

    Rabada’s Shocking Return and Doping Revelation

    Media personality Minnie Dlamini - Source: Instagram@minniedlamini

    Minnie Dlamini Rejects MacG’s apology

    Benni McCarthy Sets His Sights Beyond Local Football

    Benni McCarthy’s Name Swirls in Pirates Coaching Talk

    Chiefs and Pirates eye prolific striker Ouattara

    Chiefs and Pirates eye prolific striker Ouattara

    Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby Motaung says they are beefing up the squad

    Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby Motaung says they are beefing up the squad

    Easybet South Africa: A Rising Star in the Online Betting Industry

    What you need to know about the 2024 SA Rugby Awards 

    What you need to know about the 2024 SA Rugby Awards 

  • DiepCity
    • All
    • 7de Laan
    • Big Brother Mzansi
    • Biography
    • Blood and Water
    • Days of Our Lives
    • Diep City
    • Durban Gen
    • Entertainment
    • Food Recipes
    • Generations
    • Gomora
    • Hlomu The Wife
    • House Of Zwide
    • House of Zwide
    • idols South Africa
    • Imbewu
    • Isencane Lengane
    • Isibaya
    • Isidingo
    • Isifiso
    • Isono
    • Life Hacks
    • Lingashoni
    • Lithapo
    • Muvhango
    • Mzali Wami
    • Real Housewives
    • Rhythm City
    • Scandal
    • Scholarship
    • Skeem Saam
    • Soapies
    • South Africa
    • The Bachelor SA
    • The Black Door
    • The Bold and The Beautiful
    • The Estate
    • The Queen
    • The River
    • The Wife
    • Umkhokha
    • University
    • uThando Nes'thembu
    • Uyajola
    • Uzalo
    • Wildlife
    • World News
    • Zimbabwe News
    Siphiwe Tshabalala Bernard Parker challenge

    Crossbar challenge: Siphiwe Tshabalala’s skills shocks Bernard Parker

    Jose Riveiro’s Sudden Exit: A Buccaneer’s Final Farewell

    Jose Riveiro’s Sudden Exit: A Buccaneer’s Final Farewell

    Rabada’s Shocking Return and Doping Revelation

    Rabada’s Shocking Return and Doping Revelation

    Media personality Minnie Dlamini - Source: Instagram@minniedlamini

    Minnie Dlamini Rejects MacG’s apology

    Benni McCarthy Sets His Sights Beyond Local Football

    Benni McCarthy’s Name Swirls in Pirates Coaching Talk

    Chiefs and Pirates eye prolific striker Ouattara

    Chiefs and Pirates eye prolific striker Ouattara

    Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby Motaung says they are beefing up the squad

    Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby Motaung says they are beefing up the squad

    Easybet South Africa: A Rising Star in the Online Betting Industry

    What you need to know about the 2024 SA Rugby Awards 

    What you need to know about the 2024 SA Rugby Awards 

  • House of Zwide
  • The Wife
  • Generations
  • Durban Gen
  • Gomora
  • RHOD
  • Skeem Saam
  • Muvhango
  • Uzalo
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Savanna News
No Result
View All Result
Home Biography

Lunga Shabalala Biography, Age, Career, Girlfriend, The River, Net Worth

Simba Mataz by Simba Mataz
December 1, 2021
in Biography
0
Lunga Shabalala

Lunga Shabalala: Image source @Instagram

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Lunga Shabalala is a South African actor, model and presenter mostly known for playing Lindani on The River. He has also appeared on 10 Over ten as a Commentator and on Celebrity MasterChef South Africa as a Contestant. To find out more, let’s explore the Lunga Shabalala biography.

 

  Shabalala Lunga Profile Summary

Lunga Shabalala Biography, Age, Career, Girlfriend, The River, Net Worth
Lunga Shabalala: Image source @Instagram

 

Real Name: Lunga Maseko

Gender: Male

Date of birth: 22 May 1989

Place of birth: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Age: 31 Years

Ethnicity: Black

Nationality: South African

Occupation: Actor, Presenter

TV Shows: The River. 10 over 10

Instagram: @ lunga_shabalala

 

 Where is Lunga Shabalala originally from?

 

 

Lunga Shabalala was born on 22 May 1989 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He was raised in the same area with two other young siblings by his parents, and Lunga, later on, moved to Johannesburg, where he currently resides.

 Which institutions did Lunga Shabalala attend?

 

Lunga Shabalala was a talented rugby player in High school, but he did not follow his talent. After enrolling, he joined Maritzburg College, where he pursued a diploma in Town Planning. After graduating from college, Lunga had a massive argument with his parents when he decided to put aside town planning to pursue showbiz. After that, he moved to Johannesburg at the age of 21 in pursuit of his dreams.

When did Lunga begin modelling?

Lunga Shabalala A
Lunga: Image source @Instagram

Shortly after moving to Johannesburg, Lunga was cast in a Coca-Cola television advert as a model. Next, he represented his country, South Africa, in a Calvin Klein modelling competition. He emerged top, and this caught the attention of critical stakeholders in the entertainment industry. Subsequently, he was declared the face of Calvin Klein’s men’s underwear range. In 2011 Lunga Shabalala was listed on Cosmo Sexiest Hunks Calendar as one of the most desirable men.

 

When did Lunga get a television breakthrough?

When did Lunga get a television breakthrough?
Lunga: Image source @Instagram

After establishing himself as a model, Lunga contested in a presenter’s search, and he won. He won and began hosting Selimathunzi after taking over from Kaos Matu. Lunga hosted the show for six consecutive years till 2017, when he handed the ropes to Siphesihle Vazi and Khanya Mkangisa. 31 December 2014 saw Lunga Shabalala making his acting debut in the first season of Task Force. Task Force, a police drama series, aired on SABC1.

Which television roles did Lunga Shabalala feature in?

Which television roles did Lunga Shabalala feature in?
Lunga: Image source @Instagram

In 2014 Lunga also co-hosted the Come Duze New Year countdown show alongside Amanda Du-Pont on 31 December. Television roles he played include the following;

1.      The Man Cave – SABC3.

2.      MasterChef  Season 1 (2015) – contestant

3.      Code Green Season 1 – as himself

4.      Eish! Saan Season 1 – as celebrity prankster

5.       ScreenTime Season 3 – as himself

6. She’s The One Season 1 – as himself

7.      SAMA Awards 2016  – as Host

8.      The River Seasons 1 and 2 – as Lindani

Who is Lunga Shabalala’s girlfriend?

Who is Lunga Shabalala’s girlfriend?
Lunga: Image source @Instagram

Lunga Shabalala had been in an adorable relationship with the lovely Thando Thabethe till the Covid-19 lockdown sliced their bond. Thando left him for Jaji Albortore, a Business Entertainment Promoter and CEO at Booth Night Club. Currently, Lunga Shabalala is single and hopefully finds a bae soon enough. Before sweeping Thando Thabethe off her feet, Lunga dated model and Channel O presenter, K Naomi Noinyane. She also dumped him after he was caught cheating on her with Omuhle Gela. Well, one thing is clear, Lunga is a player.

 

Social Media

Lunga Shabalala is not a regular Facebook user, but he surely tweets as much as he eats. On Twitter, he has 300k followers, and on Instagram, he has a whopping 248k followers. Lunga Shabala regularly posts pictures of his hunk body and gym pictures, and he works out every day to maintain his fine image.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtQjadhGT_/

 

 

The River

The River

In the award-winning Telenovela, ‘The River’, Lunga Shabalala portrays the character of  Lindani Mokoena. He married Tumi Dhlomo during a perfect wedding, and their union unified the Mokoenas and the Dhlomos, but the drama is no stranger.

WATCH: Tumi & Lindani exchange vows – – The River | 1 Magic

 

What is  Lunga Shabalala ‘s Net worth?

 

Lunga Shabalala earns his money from modelling, acting, hosting television shows and being an event MC. As of 2020,  Lunga Shabalala has a Net Worth of R 2 Million, and he has plans to invest in properties. Since he is a town planner by profession, we sure hope he plans his life well.

 

No Result
View All Result

Recent Posts

  • Crossbar challenge: Siphiwe Tshabalala’s skills shocks Bernard Parker
  • Jose Riveiro’s Sudden Exit: A Buccaneer’s Final Farewell
  • Rabada’s Shocking Return and Doping Revelation
  • Minnie Dlamini Rejects MacG’s apology
  • Benni McCarthy’s Name Swirls in Pirates Coaching Talk
  • Chiefs and Pirates eye prolific striker Ouattara
  • Kaizer Chiefs’ Bobby Motaung says they are beefing up the squad
  • Easybet South Africa: A Rising Star in the Online Betting Industry
  • What you need to know about the 2024 SA Rugby Awards 
  • Rassie Erasmus to Senior Springboks: Embrace the Evolution!

© 2021 Savanna News - Website by Savanna Media.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • South Africa
  • SOAPIES
  • Entertainment
  • DiepCity
  • House of Zwide
  • The Wife
  • Generations
  • Durban Gen
  • Gomora
  • RHOD
  • Skeem Saam
  • Muvhango
  • Uzalo
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us

© 2021 Savanna News - Website by Savanna Media.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.AcceptPrivacy policy