Sindi Dlathu is a well-known South African actress who has played Thandaza Mokoena in Muvhango and Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana in The River.Sindi has a few songs and is the voice of The River’s theme song, in addition to her acting abilities. What more is there to know about Sindi besides her on-screen life?
The actress has been a part of the South African entertainment business for many years, having begun performing at an early age. Here are some highlights from her life.The actress was born on January 4, 1974, in Meadowlands, Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa. She is 49 years old in 2023. The actress grew up with a sibling. Zanele Sangweni is Sindi Dlathu’s twin sister.
Sindi began her acting career when she was a young girl. She auditioned for Ashell Road Fame, a prominent South African talent show, when she was 12 years old. While she did not win, the show got her some attention and gained her mentorship from one of Mahotella Queens’ band members.Three years later, the actress tried her luck once more, this time by competing in a nationwide miming competition. She won the competition after singing a cover of one of Aretha Franklin’s songs. She then auditioned for Mbongeni Ngema’s play Sarafina and was cast in one of the roles.
Later on, in 1997, Sindi was cast as one of the characters in a play titled The Game by Duma Ka Ndlovu. However, the actress’s most prominent role to date came when she was cast to play Nomthandazo ‘Thandaza’ Mokoena in Muvhango.
The initially minor role gradually grew over the years until Thandaza was one of the most significant characters on the show.Her other prominent role is that of Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana in The River. If you are a fan of the show and have ever wondered what Lindiwe Dikana’s real name was, it is Sindiswa Dlathu.
Sindi has appeared in a few films in addition to television shows. She also co-produces The River with Gwydion Beynon and Phathutshedzo Makwarela.
Sindi quit Muvhango in 2017 after roughly 20 years of playing Thandaza. When asked about her departure, the actress responded that she needed to leave the show in order to advance her career by seeking new options.Here is a list of the movies and television shows in which she has featured.
Muvhango (2003- to date)
The River (2018-date)
Married (2004) Sarafina! (1992)
Escape from Angola (1999)Generations (2010) Soul City (2020)
Ranthumeng Mokoena, played by Brian Temba, is Sindi Dlathu’s husband on Muvhango. He is not, however, Sindi’s true husband.
She is married to Okielant Nkosi and has two children with him. Sindi Dlathu’s husband’s images are scarce because the actress maintains her personal life completely private.Sindi, like her marriage, keeps her children out of the spotlight. She and Okielant share two daughters. In a recent appreciation post, the actress mentioned the two. She claimed that her children are extremely kind, loving, and supportive.
On the television show Soul City, she portrayed an -positive patient. This role sparked concerns about her HIV status. The actress’s positive position, however, was limited to Soul City. In reality, she is not HIV positive.
SAinsider estimates the actress’s net worth in 2023 to be $5 million. This, however, is not an official net worth figure. Sindi Dlathu is unquestionably one of the most prolific actresses in South African entertainment.Her 20-year role as Nomthandazo’ Thandaza’ Mokoena was crucial to her rise to popularity. Even after leaving the program, the actress remains a prominent presence in the industry.