Mangaliso Ngema is a South African actor best known for his roles in the popular serials Vehicle 19, Mary and Martha and Lithapo.
Personal life He was born and raised in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa.
He was married to a Mozambique woman and is a father of one daughter. However, his baby was sold by the nurse who was working in that hospital. Later his wife also divorced him.
Career He moved into the corporate world and worked as a brand manager for Guinness. While working there, he made the television debut with the soap opera Generations and played the role of 'Lunga Zondo' in 1993. Then he made several notable appearances in the serials: Home Affairs, Housekeepers, MTV Shuga, Ring of Lies, Mzansi, Side Dish, Soul Buddyz and Single Guyz.
He played the role 'Pabi' on the television serial Lithapo. However, after sexual harassment incident on Lorraine Moropa, he was fired from the show. However he later dispel allegations of sexual harassment.
In September 2020, he appeared in the television serial Family Secrets.
Rape Allegations In June 2022 Ngema was charged with rape and released on bail after appearing at the Randburg Magistrate's Court.
Filmography Year Film Role Genre Ref. 1993 Generatiions Lunga Zondo Film 2006 Tshisa Thabane Mlongo Film 2010 Mrs Mandela Winnie's Young Lover Film 2013 Vehicle 19 Judge James Muzuka Film 2013 Mary and Martha Mozambican Doctor Film 2020 Lithapo Senzo Film
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Mangaliso Ngema breaks his silence on sexual harassment claims