Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa | |
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| Born | March 3, 1988 |
| Other names | Enhle Mbali |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | simplyenhle |
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (born 3 March 1988) is a South African actress, TV presenter, philanthropist and fashion designer.[2] She is known for her role on the South African Television Series, Tshisa. She launched a maternity wear range in South Africa and New York in 2015, and then her own luxury fashion brand in 2019 "Essie Apparel", also known as "House of Essie". The brand has been featured on Vogue Italia 2020 and took home the best designer collection accolade at Fashion Community Week in 2020 in San Francisco. It has been featured in serveral South African Fashion Weeks.[3] Mlotshwa appears in Mzansi Magic's tv series, How to Manifest a Man, Netflix series Blood Legacy and Pound 4 Pound on BET Africa.
Career
Mlotshwa landed her first role on the South African series Mtunzini.com which aired on the South African National Broadcasting Corporation from 2006 - 2009. Her breakthrough role was on the South African television series, Tshisa. Mlotshwa has since been cast on numerous South African television soapies and drama series including the telenovela iNkaba, Moferefere Lenyalong, Soul City, Sokhulu and Partners, Rhythm City, Rockville, and 7de Laan.[4]
In 2009, Mlotshwa hosted the Channel O series, Young, Gifted and Black and then went on to host ANN7’s, Starbiz which focused on local and international entertainment news.[5] She was a speaker at the Dstv In Good Company Experience which hosted American actress and writer Issa Rae in 2018.[6]
In 2018, she was cast as the lead actress for the short film Lace. The film won Best Film, Audience Favorite, Best Actor, Best Writing, Best Directing, and Best Special Effects for the 48 Hour Film Project in Johannesburg.[7] The film went on to compete at Filmapalooza 2019 in Orlando, Florida earning Mlotshwa an international Best Actress Award.[8]
In 2019, Mlotshwa was cast as supporting lead for the series The Herd. She then starred in Showmax series [9][10]
Controversies
Enhle Mbali catches fire after using the K-word to describe her hair texture.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Scandal! | Azania | eTV | Season 1 |
| 2006 - 2012 | Tshisa | Precious Ledwaba | SABC1 | Season 1 - 3 |
| 2009 - 2010 | Soul City | Lulu | SABC1 | Season 9 - 10 |
| 2010 | 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls | Amira Mokoena | eTV | Season 1 - 2, Main Cast |
| 2012 | iNkaba | Celebrity Client | Mzansi Magic | |
| Moferefere Lenyalong | Goldie Sekete | SABC2 | ||
| Those Who Can't | Cecilia | SABC3 | Season 1 | |
| 2013 - 2021 | Rockville | Lindi Mabaso | Mzansi Magic | Season 1 - 5 |
| 2015 | The SAFTA's | Presenter | SABC2, Mzansi Magic | Season 9 |
| 2016 | 7 de laan | Nandi | Sabc 2 | Season 16 |
| 2017 | Broken Vows | Azania | eTV | |
| Zaziwa | As herself | SABC1 | Season 5 | |
| 2018 | Project Runway: South Africa - Season 1 | Guest Judge | Mzansi Magic | |
| 2019 | The Herd | Ayanda | Mzansi Magic | Season 2 |
| Uhambo | Zoleka | Showmax | ||
| 2020 | Isibaya | Sizakele | Mzansi Magic | Season 8 |
| Loving Thokoza | Charlotte Grootboom | Showmax | ||
| Queen Sono | Nova | Netflix | Season 1 | |
| 2021 | Safe Bet | Pearl | Showmax | |
| 2022 | Good men | Betty | SABC 1 | Season 1 |
| Four Walls | Grace Molotsi | Weldun Media | ||
| Blood Psalms | Umna | Showmax | Season 1 | |
| 2023 | How To Manifest A Man | Duduzile Ngonyama | 1 magic | Season 1 |
| Homewrecker | Tamara Oliphant | Netflix | ||
| Queenstown Kings | Xoliswa Gigaba | Netflix | ||
| 2024 | How To Manifest a Man | Duduzile Ngonyama | Mzansi Magic | Season 2 |
| Blood Legacy | Gabisile Ndlovu | Netflix | Season 1 | |
| Pound 4 Pound | Lindiwe Mkhwanazi | BET Africa | Season 1 |
Business and ventures
Mlotshwa launched the maternity wear range SE Preggoz in South Africa and New York in 2015. Owns Fashion House "Essie Apparel"[3]
Philanthropy
In 2018, Mlotshwa established the Enhle Cares Foundation during the inaugural Forever Young Gala Dinner, an event held in partnership with the House of Mandela Family Foundation and Africa Rising, with backing from Global Citizen.[12][13] The Foundation has expanded into the We Care Foundation, is focused on supporting girls and young women in underserved communities. One of its key initiatives involves providing respite activities for girls who serve as primary caregivers to family members affected by HIV/AIDS, disability, or aging. The foundation also prioritizes addressing issues related to sexism.[14]
Personal life
In 2011, Mlotshwa became engaged to Black Coffee a South African DJ,[15] Mlotshwa and Nkosinathi divorced on July 2019.[1] In 2022 Mlotshwa was in a relationship with a businessman from Mamafubedu in Free State by the name of Peter Sibiloane.[16][17][18]
References
- ^ a b Makhoba, Ntombizodwa (1 December 2019). "Black Coffee breaks silence on divorce: 'We tried everything". City Press. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Enhle Mbali Maphumulo". IMDb. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ a b Leshabane, Olwethu (17 November 2015). "SE Preggoz by Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa launches in SA". Art of Superwoman. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ Mbangeni, Lerato (29 March 2016). "Soapie star stunned by racist posts | IOL Entertainment". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ "Mbali Mlotshwa leaves ANN7's Starbiz". Channel. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ rockstarevent (1 August 2018). "IN GOOD COMPANY EXPERIENCE SUMMIT". Rockstarevent. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ Johannesburg 48HFP: Lace, archived from the original on 2 May 2019, retrieved 2 May 2019
- ^ "Filmapalooza 2019 @ 48 Hour Film Project". www.48hourfilm.com. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ Adejoy (4 April 2019). "Enhle Mbali Maphumulo bags new acting gig". Fakaza News. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel (12 April 2019). "Enhle Maphumulo happy to play the bad girl on The Herd". SowetanLIVE & Sunday World. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama (14 September 2025). "Enhle Mbali catches smoke for using the k-word". Sunday World. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Enhle Mbali teams up with the House of Mandela to launch Forever Young Ball". Channel24. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ "Forever Young Ball". Universe. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ Zama, Zanele (16 November 2018). "[LISTEN] Up close and personal with Enhle Mbali Maphumulo". 702. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ Blignaut, Maryn (9 January 2018). "Married for 8 years: DJ Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali celebrate wedding anniversary". Briefly. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ Malatji, Ngwako (13 March 2022). "Enhle finds love after Coffee". Sunday World. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (15 November 2022). "Enhle Mbali stands up to a stalker threatening to leak her 'sexy pics'". IOL. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ Kandi, Privie (11 January 2023). "Enhle Mbali's Ex Peter Sebiloane Adds Spice to Drama, Says Justice Huni Was Introduced to Him as a Friend - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
