Hlomla Dandala (born 22 September 1974) is a South African actor, television presenter, and director.
He is best known for his roles as Derek Nyathi in Isidingo (1998–2001), title character Jacob Makhubu in Jacob's Cross (since 2007), and host of the reality dating show All You Need Is Love from 2002 to 2003. He starred in the drama series Rockville as Gomorrah, the main antagonist of the third season, and e.tv's prime time soap opera, Scandal! as Kingsley Siseko Langa from 2016 until 2019.
As of 2018, Dandala stars in The River across Sindi Dlathu (who plays Lindiwe) as her husband, Commissioner Zweli Dikana. Dandala is the son of Mvume Dandala and has a sister Gqibelo. He speaks five languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Sesotho and Zulu.
Filmography Television series Year Title Role Season Notes 1998 - 2001 Isidingo Derek Nyathi 1 - 4 Lead role 2002 - 2004 Scout's SafariCharlton 'C.B.' Boone 2005 Gaz'lam Coltrane 3 - 4 2005 - 2022 Scandal! Kingsley Siseko Langa 2014 - 2022 2006 Tsha Tsha Lungi 4 2006 - 2007 Jozi-H Dr. Sipho Remthalile 2007Jacob's Cross Jacob Makhubu/Abayomi 1 - 7 Lead role Rockville Gomorrah 3 Zero Tolerance Majola Tindleni 2 2018 - 2024 The River Zweli Dikana 1 - 6 Lead role 2019 The Republic Deputy President Cassius Ndlovu 1 Interrogation Room 2022 Justice Served Azania Maqoma2023Yoh! ChristmasSupporting role 2024 - ongoing Smoke & Mirrors (TV series) Ceasar Ngonyama 2 Lead role
Programming Year Title Notes 1995 - 1998 Channel O 2002 - 2003 All you need is love Host
Mini series Year TitleRole Notes2008 Land of ThirstKhanyiso Phalo 2005 The Triangle 2017 Madiba
Film Fools (1997) as Zani Vuthela Red Dust (2004) as Oscar Dumasi Lord of War (2005) as Interpol Pilot Coup! (made for TV, 2006) as Ngum Eternity (2010) as Joe Kau Sniper Reloaded (2011) as Kyle Brown Winnie (2011) as Oliver Tambo Contract (2014) as Peter Poplampo - with Yvonne Okoro and Joseph Benjamin. Honeymoon Hotel (2014) with Beverly Naza and Martha Ankhoma. Momentum (2015) as Mr. Madison Happiness Is a Four Letter Word (2016) with Chris Attoh Phoenix Wilder and the Great Elephant Adventure (2017) as Col. Ibori
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