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Shauwn Mkhize: South Africa’s Multifaceted Media Maven

Discover the multifaceted world of South African socialite Shauwn Mkhize, as she exudes glamour and purpose in her dynamic life.

 

 

 

 

SA celebrity Shauwn Mkhize has been making headlines primarily because of her lavish life. She is often seen driving luxurious cars worth millions of rands, travelling and living in a beautiful mansion. In fact, she is among the wealthiest celebrity personas in South Africa. So, who is she?

Shauwn Mkhize, alias, Dr Shauwn Mkhize or Mam’Mkhize is a South African socialite, TV personality, businesswoman and philanthropist. She is famous for her Mzansi Magic television reality series, Kwa Mam’Mkhize.BACKGROUND AND AGE

The popular socialite was born on 6 April 1976 in Umbumbulu, KwaZulu-Natal. As of this writing, Mam’Mkhize’s age is 45 years and her star sign is Aries.

According to Sunday World, Mkhize grew up in Umbumbulu, KwaZulu-Natal. Additionally, her parents, Mkhize and Florence Mkhize were ANC activists during white apartheid rule.EDUCATION

Mam’Mkhize obtained a Diploma in Accounting from ML Sultan Technikon, which is now known as Durban University of Technology. In 2021, IOL reported that she was granted an honourary Doctorate in Philosophy by the Good Shepherd College of Religion, Culture and Training.

CAREER

As per Ubetoo, MaMkhize reportedly began her career decades ago. In the early 2000s, she founded Zikhulise Group, which was the parent company of multiple small businesses. Furthermore, the company group comprises Zikhulise Auto Restorers, Inyanaga Security Services, and Zikhulise Cleaning Maintenance and Transport (ZCMT).

In 2019, Mamkhize became the president of the Royal AM football club, previously known as Real Kings, which her son currently manages.

Also, the businesswoman appeared in her own reality TV show, Kwa Mam’Mkhize, which aired on DSTV channel Mzansi Magic. In 2021, she debuted on SABC1’s prime-time telenovela Uzalo with her kids.

PERSONAL LIFE

Mamkhize was married to former Metro police and businessman, Sbu Mpisane. The pair wedded in 2001 and called it quits in 2018 after Sbu allegedly cheated on her. All this, she shares in her book, Mamkhize: My World, My Rules.