Mangaliso Ngema, is a South African actor best known for his roles in the popular serials Vehicle 19, Mary and Martha and Lithapo.[citation needed]
Mangaliso Ngema | |
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| Born | Mangaliso Ngema |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Children | 4 (including Khosi Ngema) |
Personal life
editHe was born and raised in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa.
He was married to a Mozambique woman and is a father of one daughter. However, his baby was sold by the nurse who was working in that hospital. Later his wife also divorced him.[1]
Career
editHe moved into the corporate world and worked as a brand manager for Guinness. While working there, he made the television debut with the soap opera Generations and played the role of 'Lunga Zondo' in 1993. Then he made several notable appearances in the serials: Home Affairs, Housekeepers, MTV Shuga, Ring of Lies, Mzansi, Side Dish, Soul Buddyz and Single Guyz.[2]
He played the role 'Pabi' on the television serial Lithapo. However, after sexual harassment incident on Lorraine Moropa, he was fired from the show.[3] However he later dispel allegations of sexual harassment.[4][5]
In September 2020, he appeared in the television serial Family Secrets.[6]
Rape Allegations
editIn June 2022 Ngema was charged with rape and released on bail after appearing at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court.[7][8][9]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Generatiions | Lunga Zondo | Film | |
| 2006 | Tshisa | Thabane Mlongo | Film | |
| 2010 | Mrs Mandela | Winnie's Young Lover | Film | |
| 2013 | Vehicle 19 | Judge James Muzuka | Film | |
| 2013 | Mary and Martha | Mozambican Doctor | Film | |
| 2020 | Lithapo | Senzo | Film |
References
edit- ^ "Mangaliso Ngema shares the story of how his daughter was sold". zalebs. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Mangaliso Ngema". tvsa. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "MANGALISO NGEMA AXED FROM LITHAPO". Daily Sun. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Mangaliso Ngema tells his side of the story after sexual harassment [sic] allegations against him". Sunday World. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "'I'm innocent' – Mangaliso Ngema speaks out on sexual harassment allegations". news24. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Mangaliso Ngema To Lead New Series". zalebs. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Actor Mangaliso Ngema is reportedly charged with raping his sister". The South African. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama. "Actor Mangaliso Ngema released on R5 000 bail after arrest for allegedly raping cousin". Drum. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ Blog, Kossy Derrick. "Queen Ngema accuses her brother Mangaliso Ngema of repeatedly raping her and trying to silence her". Retrieved 11 June 2022.