Sindi Dlathu learnt her acting skills from the best. From her early days with Hollywood's finest Whoopi Goldberg in Sarafina to The River, she has perfectly lent her acting skills to South African screens. Even with her fame, she still stays grounded. What's not to love about her?
Best known for portraying the role of ‘Thandaza,’ Ranthumeng Mokoena’s wife, in a soap opera ‘Muvhango,’ South African-born actress and musician Sindi Dlathu, is one of the reasons why the music industry is where it is today.
Born on the 4th of January 1974, Sindi Dlathu’s age is 48. She was born in Meadowlands, in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
Sindi entered a talent competition titled A Shell Road Fame when she was 12 years old. She got to the finals but didn’t win. Nonetheless, this got her foot into the door. Sindi received mentorship from Mahotella Queens, a member of the famous South African band, Mbhaqanga.
This followed another significant move for her budding career. In 1988, she auditioned for Mbongeni Ngema’s Sarafina and got selected. Dlathu was cast as the understudy of the lead character in the stage version of Sarafina. She had the opportunity to work alongside Hollywood actress Whoopi Goldberg in the screen version and was commissioned as an assistant choreographer to Michael Peters.
After touring in the US from 1988-1990, Sindi returned to school. She completed her university studies in 1996. The following year, she was in the FNB Vita Award-winning Game where she performed with Mary Twala, Abigail Kubeka, and Nomhle Nkonyeni.
What could be bigger than sharing a stage with Whoopi Goldberg in the much loved Sarafina? Believe it or not, Sindi Dlathu moved on to even bigger things. In 1997, when she was only 17 years old, Sindi made her debut on Muvhango. She played the role of Nomthandazo “Thandaza” Buthelezi. Over the years, her role in Muvhango advanced from that of a minor character to the main cast. Her participation in the play has earned her fame. With its many ups and downs, Sindi has stayed loyal to it. She once said;
"Muvhango has become my second home. I share the joys and lows of my life with this soapie - it's pure bliss."
This is why her decision to leave wasn’t an easy one. However, she explains how she knew it was time to move on from Muvhango.
With the experience Sindi Dlathu has gathered over the years, she held a Master Class in Botswana in 2017 to up-skill young actors in the field. Several aspiring actors were invited to showcase their talent.
Sindi Dlathu joined the cast of The River as soon as she left Muvhango. She played a leading role as Lindiwe Dikana, a diamond mining magnate who possesses a very expensive diamond found in Cullinan. Lindiwe is smart, a woman who thinks on her feet and will go to any lengths to defend herself, her family, and her lavish lifestyle.
The River's first season was an instant hit. Sindi caught all of Mzansi’s attention as Lindiwe, particularly when she tried to bury her biological daughter, Tumi, alive.
Now in its third season, it looks like Sindi may be leaving the show. According to entertainment reporter Phil Mphela, the current season will end with the shocking exit of a key character. Also, Sindi Dlathu was offered big money to step behind the scenes and be part of the production team as the co-executive producer.
Sindi Dlathu has been in the acting scene for years and has mastered the art perfectly. She made prominent appearances in the following shows:
Escape from Angola
Muvhango
Married
Sarafina
Generations
Ngempela
Soul City
The River
Sindi Dlathu is married to Okielant Nkosi, and they have two children. The actress is exceptionally private about her personal life and family, which is why Sindi Dlathu's kids and husband are yet to make an appearance in the media. Many even speculate and ask whether Sindi Dathu is married or whether Sindi Dlathu has children. That’s how private the actress is.
While there isn't much information about Sindi's family, we know that Sindi Dlathu has a twin. Her twin sister, Zanele Sangweni, is married to Matome Meela, a local businessman who owns a pawn shop and sells used cars in Soweto.
There are rare pictures of Sindi Dlathu and her daughter Nqobile posing with Sindi Dlathu’s twin. However, you won’t find them anywhere on her social media sites.
In 2019, Sindi Dlathu discovered that a skincare company was using her name to advertise their brand. As expected, she wasn’t pleased by this. Even though the actress is known for her beautiful skin and has branched into the skincare beauty industry herself, she wasn’t happy to learn that another company was using her name to make money.
The actress issued a strong statement on her Instagram and Twitter accounts to indicate that she wasn’t affiliated with those brands:
“Please take note that I am in no way associated with Nulante Anti-Aging. I have not been involved in the development of their ranges, nor have I endorsed any of the products sold by Nulante Anti-Aging."
Another point of controversy in Sindi’s life was when she was said to be suffering from HIV. These speculations came after she played an HIV-positive patient in Soul City, a TV drama series. However, Sindi Dlathu assured her fans that she was HIV-negative and as healthy as ever.
It comes as no surprise that Sindi Dlathu’s salary expectations for the roles she plays are quite high. She was The River’s highest-paid actor with a monthly salary of 80,000 to 85,000 Rand. She also has some healthy endorsement deals. She’s one of South Africa’s highest-paid actresses. Sindi Dlathu's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
Sindi Dlathu is pretty much a private person. She hasn’t shared any of her houses and cars on social media. Nonetheless, with her success in the film industry, she is probably enjoying the finer things in life.
2021: Won the SAFTA Award for Best Actress for her role as Lindiwe in the River
2020: Won the award for Favorite Actress at the 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewer’s Choice Awards.
2019: Nominated at the SAFTAs for Best Actress in a Telenovela for her role in The River
Sindi Dlathu's Instagram: @Sindi_dlathu
Sindi Dlathu's Twitter: @S_dlathu
How much is Sindi Dlathu worth?
As of 2021, Sindi Dlathu is said to be worth $5 million.
Is Sindi Dlathu rich?
Sindi Dlathu is considered one of South Africa’s highest-paid actresses with a net worth of $5million. So yes, she’s rich.
Who is Sindi Dlathu's twin sister?
Zanele Sangweni is Sindi’s twin sister. She is married to Matome Meela, a local businessman based in Soweto.
Who is Sindi Dlathu's husband?
Sindi Dlathu is married to Okielant Nkosi
How old is Sindi Dlathu?
Sindi Dlathu is 48 years old.
Does Sindi Dlathu have a twin?
Sindi Dlathu has a twin whose name is Zanele Sangweni.
Sindi Dlathu learnt her acting skills from the best. From her early days with Hollywood's finest Whoopi Goldberg in Sarafina to The River, she has perfectly lent her acting skills to South African screens. Even with her fame, she still stays grounded. What's not to love about her?
Best known for portraying the role of ‘Thandaza,’ Ranthumeng Mokoena’s wife, in a soap opera ‘Muvhango,’ South African-born actress and musician Sindi Dlathu, is one of the reasons why the music industry is where it is today.
Born on the 4th of January 1974, Sindi Dlathu’s age is 48. She was born in Meadowlands, in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
Sindi entered a talent competition titled A Shell Road Fame when she was 12 years old. She got to the finals but didn’t win. Nonetheless, this got her foot into the door. Sindi received mentorship from Mahotella Queens, a member of the famous South African band, Mbhaqanga.
This followed another significant move for her budding career. In 1988, she auditioned for Mbongeni Ngema’s Sarafina and got selected. Dlathu was cast as the understudy of the lead character in the stage version of Sarafina. She had the opportunity to work alongside Hollywood actress Whoopi Goldberg in the screen version and was commissioned as an assistant choreographer to Michael Peters.
After touring in the US from 1988-1990, Sindi returned to school. She completed her university studies in 1996. The following year, she was in the FNB Vita Award-winning Game where she performed with Mary Twala, Abigail Kubeka, and Nomhle Nkonyeni.
What could be bigger than sharing a stage with Whoopi Goldberg in the much loved Sarafina? Believe it or not, Sindi Dlathu moved on to even bigger things. In 1997, when she was only 17 years old, Sindi made her debut on Muvhango. She played the role of Nomthandazo “Thandaza” Buthelezi. Over the years, her role in Muvhango advanced from that of a minor character to the main cast. Her participation in the play has earned her fame. With its many ups and downs, Sindi has stayed loyal to it. She once said;
"Muvhango has become my second home. I share the joys and lows of my life with this soapie - it's pure bliss."
This is why her decision to leave wasn’t an easy one. However, she explains how she knew it was time to move on from Muvhango.
With the experience Sindi Dlathu has gathered over the years, she held a Master Class in Botswana in 2017 to up-skill young actors in the field. Several aspiring actors were invited to showcase their talent.
Sindi Dlathu joined the cast of The River as soon as she left Muvhango. She played a leading role as Lindiwe Dikana, a diamond mining magnate who possesses a very expensive diamond found in Cullinan. Lindiwe is smart, a woman who thinks on her feet and will go to any lengths to defend herself, her family, and her lavish lifestyle.
The River's first season was an instant hit. Sindi caught all of Mzansi’s attention as Lindiwe, particularly when she tried to bury her biological daughter, Tumi, alive.
Now in its third season, it looks like Sindi may be leaving the show. According to entertainment reporter Phil Mphela, the current season will end with the shocking exit of a key character. Also, Sindi Dlathu was offered big money to step behind the scenes and be part of the production team as the co-executive producer.
Sindi Dlathu has been in the acting scene for years and has mastered the art perfectly. She made prominent appearances in the following shows:
Escape from Angola
Muvhango
Married
Sarafina
Generations
Ngempela
Soul City
The River
Sindi Dlathu is married to Okielant Nkosi, and they have two children. The actress is exceptionally private about her personal life and family, which is why Sindi Dlathu's kids and husband are yet to make an appearance in the media. Many even speculate and ask whether Sindi Dathu is married or whether Sindi Dlathu has children. That’s how private the actress is.
While there isn't much information about Sindi's family, we know that Sindi Dlathu has a twin. Her twin sister, Zanele Sangweni, is married to Matome Meela, a local businessman who owns a pawn shop and sells used cars in Soweto.
There are rare pictures of Sindi Dlathu and her daughter Nqobile posing with Sindi Dlathu’s twin. However, you won’t find them anywhere on her social media sites.
In 2019, Sindi Dlathu discovered that a skincare company was using her name to advertise their brand. As expected, she wasn’t pleased by this. Even though the actress is known for her beautiful skin and has branched into the skincare beauty industry herself, she wasn’t happy to learn that another company was using her name to make money.
The actress issued a strong statement on her Instagram and Twitter accounts to indicate that she wasn’t affiliated with those brands:
“Please take note that I am in no way associated with Nulante Anti-Aging. I have not been involved in the development of their ranges, nor have I endorsed any of the products sold by Nulante Anti-Aging."
Another point of controversy in Sindi’s life was when she was said to be suffering from HIV. These speculations came after she played an HIV-positive patient in Soul City, a TV drama series. However, Sindi Dlathu assured her fans that she was HIV-negative and as healthy as ever.
It comes as no surprise that Sindi Dlathu’s salary expectations for the roles she plays are quite high. She was The River’s highest-paid actor with a monthly salary of 80,000 to 85,000 Rand. She also has some healthy endorsement deals. She’s one of South Africa’s highest-paid actresses. Sindi Dlathu's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
Sindi Dlathu is pretty much a private person. She hasn’t shared any of her houses and cars on social media. Nonetheless, with her success in the film industry, she is probably enjoying the finer things in life.
2021: Won the SAFTA Award for Best Actress for her role as Lindiwe in the River
2020: Won the award for Favorite Actress at the 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewer’s Choice Awards.
2019: Nominated at the SAFTAs for Best Actress in a Telenovela for her role in The River
Sindi Dlathu's Instagram: @Sindi_dlathu
Sindi Dlathu's Twitter: @S_dlathu
How much is Sindi Dlathu worth?
As of 2021, Sindi Dlathu is said to be worth $5 million.
Is Sindi Dlathu rich?
Sindi Dlathu is considered one of South Africa’s highest-paid actresses with a net worth of $5million. So yes, she’s rich.
Who is Sindi Dlathu's twin sister?
Zanele Sangweni is Sindi’s twin sister. She is married to Matome Meela, a local businessman based in Soweto.
Who is Sindi Dlathu's husband?
Sindi Dlathu is married to Okielant Nkosi
How old is Sindi Dlathu?
Sindi Dlathu is 48 years old.
Does Sindi Dlathu have a twin?
Sindi Dlathu has a twin whose name is Zanele Sangweni.
