Themba Nofemele is a talented South African actor famous for portraying Ranthumeng in Mzansi’s soap opera, Muvhango. He is also acknowledged for his appearance as a judge on ‘So you think you can dance. In his one and half decade long career, Themba has appeared in more than 20 television productions. Let’s find out more about this fascinating man in the Themba Nofemele biography.
Themba Nofemele Profile Summary
Real Name: Themba Nofemele
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 20 May 1978
Place of birth: Bloemfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
Age: 42 Years
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actor
TV Shows: Muvhango, So you think you can dance, The River
Instagram: @ thembanofemele
Where is Themba Nofemele originally from?
Themba Nofemele was born on 20 May 1978 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. He grew up in the same lovely town and got educated in the local school till matriculating in the late 1990s. After that, he moved to Johannesburg, where he stayed for a couple of years before moving to Randburg, where he currently resides.
When did Themba Nofemele get a breakthrough?
The handsome and cool Themba Nofemele made his television debut as Tyson in the SABC1 youth drama series Tshisa in 2006. Afterwards, he made guest appearances in several television series, including Generations, Rhythm City, Backstage and Mtunizini.com.
Which TV shows have Themba Nofemele featured in?
In his extraordinary decade and a half long career, Themba has made several appearances on the big screens, and some of them are as follows;
- Tshisa – Season 1 as Tyson
- Muvhango – Season 1 as Ranthumeng
- A Place Called Home – Season 2 as Guest Star
- Unmarried – Season 1 as Mr Right
- Abo Mzala – Season 3 as Mlungisi
- Backstage – Season 1 as Sipho
- Generations – Season 1 as Dr Cele
- Imposter – Season 2 as Detective Nkosi
- Makoti – Season 1 as Pastor Ndlela
- Isibaya – Season 4 As Zwide
- Isithembiso – Season 1, 2 & 3 as Dr Buthelezi
- Ke Ba Bolelletse – Season 2 as Patience
- The Docket – Season 1 as Guest Star
- Mfolozi Street – Season 2 as Mlondi
- Mzansi Love – Season 2 (Kasi Style) as Phil
- Rhythm City – Season 1 as Music Agent / Kwela
- Skwizas – Season 3 as Thuto
- So You Think You Can Dance (SA) – Season 3 as Judge – Himself
- Sokhulu & Partners – Season 2 as Arresting Cop
- Task Force – Season 1 as Lwandle Dladla
- The Herd – Season 1& 2 as Detective Dalukolo
- The Queen – Season 4 as Bhiza
- The River – Season 1 as Detective
- The Throne – Season 1 as Romeo
- Zabalaza (2013) – Season 2& 3as Buyile
Themba Nofemele contoversy
The cyclone of domestic violence cycling in South Africa also hit the acting star. In June 2020, Themba Nofemele was reportedly stabbed several times by his wife at his residential home in Randburg, Gauteng. He was then admitted to Olivedale Netcare hospital, where he was treated for his wounds. Controversially, he told the police that an attempted hijack failed, and his wife did not stab him. He was protecting his gangster wife.
Who is Themba Nofemele’s wife?
The real name of Themba Nawa’s wife is unknown, but the two have a beautiful daughter together. However, it only emerged that he was married after domestic violence allegations were labelled against his wife. Although he is famous, Themba lives a secret life and keeps his matters strictly confidential.
The River
In the award-winning Telenovela, ‘The River’, Themba portrays the character of Detective. The drama series is set in Pretoria against the backdrop of South Africa’s mining sector. Diamond discovery in the river running between the poor township of Refilwe and the affluent neighbourhood of Silver Lakes quickly turns from a blessing to a curse.
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What is Themba Nofemele’s Net Worth?
Themba has matured in the industry but still looks great. At the age of 42, he currently has a Net Worth of R1 Million, and his primary source of income is acting.