Sandile Mahlangu Biography
Sandile Vincent Mahlangu, born on September 6, 1993, is a South African actor and singer. He has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his roles in popular TV series such as “Single Guys” and “Isithembiso”, and his acclaimed film “Shaft 6”. In 2021, he joined the cast of the TV series “Scandal” as Simo Shabangu.
Personal Life
Mahlangu was born and raised in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa. He attended Steelcrest High School and was selected to be an electrical apprentice at SAMANCOR Ferrochrome in Middelburg. He was sent to do his on-the-job practicals in the North West. Later, he graduated from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 2017. In the same year, he moved to Johannesburg to pursue his passion for acting.
Acting Career
Mahlangu’s acting career has been diverse and dynamic. He featured in the popular soap opera “Rhythm City” in July 2016, where he played the role of ‘Cash’. His role as ‘Cheezeboi’ in the popular television series “Isithembiso” became highly popular among the public. Initially a recurring character, he was promoted to a starring role for Season 2 of the series.
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In addition to his television roles, Mahlangu has also featured in several commercials for brands such as KFC, Debonairs Pizza, Halls, Sunbet International, Cell C, and Stimorol.
In 2017, he played the role of type-A med student ‘Siya’ in the television serial “Single Guys” in its second season. In 2018, he starred in the film “Shaft 6” alongside Vuyo Dabula and Deon Lotz, playing the role of ‘Uuta Mazibuko’.
In 2020, he played the role of ‘Simo Shabangu’ in the e.tv television soap opera “Scandal!”. In the same year, he starred in the highly acclaimed Netflix original “How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding” as ‘Sbu Twala’. He reprised his role for the second instalment, titled ‘The Funeral’.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rhythm City | Cash | Soap Opera | e.tv |
| 2017 | Single Guys | Siya | TV Sitcom | SABC 1 |
| 2018 – 2020 | Isithembiso | Cheezboi | Telenovela | Mzansi Magic |
| 2020 | Shaft 6 | Uuta Mazibuko | Psychological Thriller | Film |
| 2020 | Scandal! | Simo Shabangu | Soap Opera | e.tv |
| 2020 | How to Ruin Christmas : The Wedding | Sbu Twala | Romantic Comedy | Netflix |
| 2021 | How to Ruin Christmas: The Funeral | Sbu Twala | Romantic Comedy | Netflix |
| 2022 | Durban Gen | Fikile “Ficks” | Medical Drama Telenovela | e.tv |
| 2022 | Jewel | Muzi | Thriller | Netflix |
| 2022 | Umbuso | Samora Nyandeni | TV series | Mzansi Magic |
| 2022 | Gereza | Mmini | Action | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2022 | The Queenstown Kings | Philip Dladla | Drama | Netflix |
| 2022 | Cogito Ergo Sum | Philip Radebe | Psychological Thriller | Film |
| 2022 | How to Ruin Christmas: The Baby Shower | Sbu Twala | Romantic Comedy | Netflix |
| 2022 | Grown Woman | Sakhile Hlatshwayo | Dramedy | Mzansi Magic |
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