Cindy Mahlangu
Cindy Mahlangu | |
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| Born | 21 November 1996 Mpumalanga, Witbank, South Africa |
| Education | Höerskool Standerton |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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 Mzansi Magic telenovela The Queen as Siyanda Dlamini.[2]
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, Mahlangu 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] In 2025, she is currently playing the lead role of Pinky in Netflix crime Bad Influencer with Jo-Anne Reyneke and being a judge for Miss South Africa 2025.[11][12][13]
Personal life
Mahlangu is currently dating a South African football player Bongani Zungu.[14][15] After two years of being together, they welcomed their first child, a son in 2022.[16][17][18]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Herd | Dumazile Mthethwa | Main role, season 1 |
| 2019 | The Queen | Siyanda Dlamini | Main role, season 3–6 |
| Makoti | Kayise | Main role, season 1 | |
| 2020 | Scandal! | Violeta Mamba | Main role, season 15 |
| Blood & Water | Zama Bolton | Main role, season 1–3 | |
| 2021 | Kings of Jo'burg | Phumzile Masire | Starring role, season 1–3 |
| 2022 | Kedibone | Buhle | Recurring role |
| 2024 | Skeleton Coast | Sash | Starring role |
| Soft Love | Zandi J | Recurring role | |
| 2025 | Miss South Africa 2025 | Herself | Judge |
| Bad Influencer | Pinky | Lead role, season 1 |
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.
- ^ Komana, Itumeleng. "Cindy Mahlangu talks Bad Influencer, Miss SA, motherhood and new denim collection". News24. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ Qwabe, Thenjiwe (4 November 2025). "Cindy Mahlangu and Zozibini Tunzi set screens ablaze in Netflix's 'Bad Influencer'". IOL. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ Komana, Itumeleng. "Cindy Mahlangu, Ndavi Nokeri and Tamaryn Green among Miss SA 2025 judges". News24. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ 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.