Cindy Mahlangu
Cindy Mahlangu (born 21 November 1996) is a South African actress, influencer and model. She is known for playing Violeta Mamba on the e.tv soap opera Scandal!,[1] and Siyanda Dlamani on The Queen.[2]
Cindy Mahlangu | |
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| Born | 21 November 1996 Mpumalanga, Witbank, South Africa |
| Education | Höerskool Standerton |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Mahlangu was born on 21 November 1996, in Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa.[3] She went to Höerskool Standerton where she was learning in both languages, English and Afrikaans. After her parents divorced, she and her brother was raised by their mother and grandmother.[4]
Career
In 2016, Mahlangu made her first debut in acting playing the role of Dumazile Mthethwa in The Herd.[5]
In 2019, she played the role of Siyanda Dlamini on Mzansi Magic in the South African TV series The Queen,[6] and played the role of Kayise on Makoti.
In 2020, she starred as Violeta Mamba on E.tv soap opera Scandal!,[7] and starred on Netflix series Blood & Water as Zama.[8] She also appeared in the Netflix series Kings of Jo'burg which went into a second series in January 2023.[9][10]
Personal life
Mahlangu is currently dating a South African football player Bongani Zungu.[11][12] After two year being together, they welcomed their first child, a son in 2022.[13][14][15]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Herd | Dumazile Mthethwa |
| 2019 | The Queen | Siyanda Dlamini |
| 2019 | Makoti | Kayise |
| 2020 | Scandal! | Violeta Mamba |
| 2020 | Blood & Water | Zama Bolton |
| 2021 | Kings of Jo'burg | Phumzile Masire |
| 2022 | Kedibone | Buhle |
| 2024 | Skeleton Coast | Sash |
| 2024 | Soft Love | Zandi J |
References
- ^ "Cindy Mahlangu and Sandile Mahlangu join the cast of Scandal!". Life. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Mahlangu, Quincy (13 March 2020). "The Queen resurrects actress Cindy Mahlangu!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ "Cindy Mahlangu - Nollywire". Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ "MEET MZANSI'S TV DARLING: CINDY MAHLANGU". Jet Club. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Langa, Phumlani S. "City Press goes behind the scenes on Mzansi Magic's sinister drama, The Herd". Life. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Mngadi, Mxolisi (10 November 2020). "Cindy Mahlangu to make return to The Queen: "I thought she died" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Birjalal, Alyssia. "Cindy Mahlangu makes her debut on e.tv's 'Scandal!'". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Bruney, Gabrielle (22 May 2020). "Netflix's "Blood & Water" introduce American audiences to A New cast of upcoming star's". Esquire. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ Pongwana, Nonhlanhla (26 October 2021). "Cindy Mahlangu Bags Hollywood and African Prestigious Award for 'Kings of Joburg' - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Maako, Keitumetse (23 January 2023). "WATCH | The Masire family is hunted by new enemies in Kings of Jo'burg season 2". News24. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ Selisho, Kaunda (11 August 2020). "Bafana's Bongani Zungu and Cindy Mahlangu of 'The Queen' officially a couple". The Citizen. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Seleme, Rae (28 August 2021). "Bafana star Bongani Zungu and actress Cindy Mahlangu take the next step". The South African. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Seleme, Rae (28 April 2022). "Actress Cindy Mahlangu and soccer star Bongani Zungu welcomes baby!". The South African. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Seleme, Rae (6 July 2022). "Cindy Mahlangu shares baby picture with soccer star Bongani Zungu". The South African. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ "SNAP | Cindy Mahlangu shares cute pic of her child". www.timeslive.co.za. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2025.