Zamani Mbatha (born 7 April 1998) is a South African actor, influencer and model. He is best known for his lead roles in the Mzansi Magic Isithembiso telenovela as Zamani and e.tv series Rhythm City as Pule Ndlovu. He made his first runway debut in L'Oreal Paris Walk Your Worth fashion show with Thuso Mbedu, Thembi Seete and among others.
Early life Mbatha was born in the township of KwaMashu north-west of Durban, KwaZulu Natal. He is the younger brother of actress and television presenter Nomzamo Mbatha. He attended from the Bechet High School and Holy Family College.
Career
2017–2023: Career beginnings, The Black Door and Isitha: The Enemy Mbatha was inspired by his big sister Nomzamo Mbatha in acting and media industry. He made his first television debut in Mzansi Magic television Isithembiso playing the lead role of Zamani. He received his first nomination in his career for Rising Star at the DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards. In 2020, he bagged the starring role of Puleng Ndlovu in e.tv drama series Rhythm City. In 2021, he portrayed the lead role of Benny in Isiphindiselo.
In 2022, Mbatha he worked in Black Brain production by Mandla N. He also played the lead role of Khaya Sokhulu in e.tv telenovela The Black Door, and the telenovela changed into Isitha: The Enemy but the same cast for season 2 of The Black Door. He also played the lead role of Siya in a Netflix series The Brave Ones. He was featured in GQ magazine cover and named the Best Dressed Men. In late 2023, he quite from the show Isitha.
2024–present: Shaka ilembe In 2024, he walked in L'Oreal Paris Walk Your Worth fashion show. By 2025, he will cast in Shaka iLembe movie season 2. He collaborated with Dove Men Care brand where they were competing in Clicks BroScape Fives Championship alongside other actors and influencers Sweet Guluva, Arno Greeff, Primo9teen, Juicy Jay, DJ Naives and Zola Mcaciso.
Filmography +YearFilmRole2017IsithembisoZamaniLead Role, season 1 to 32020Rhythm City Pule NdlovuStarring role 2021IsiphindiseloBenjamin aka BennySupporting role Jiva!BhekiStarring role 2022The Brave OnesSiyaStarring role The Black DoorKhaya Sokhulu Lead role, season 12023Isitha: The EnemyLead role 2025Shaka IlembeNomahlanjanaStarring role, season 2Black GoldZakhele MotsepeMain role, season 1
Awards and nominations Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref. 2017 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards Rising Star As Zamani in Isithembiso 2022GQBest Dressed MenHimself2024Royalty Soapie Awards Viewers Choice Best ActorAs Khaya Sokhulu in The Black Door
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