Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani ( née Mabuya; born 26 April 1993)[1] is a South African actress. She is best known for her roles as Mkabi in the Showmax historical drama Shaka iLembe, Zoleka in the Netflix series How to Ruin Love : The Proposal and Xolile in the e.tv soap opera Scandal!.
Sivenathi Mabuya | |
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| Born | Sivenathi Mabuya April 23, 1993 |
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| Citizenship |  South Africa |
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| Years active | 2012-Present |
| Spouse | Aphiwe Bukani
Present (m. 2023) |
Early life and education
editMabuya was born in Cape Town, and raised in East London, South Africa, alongside three siblings.[1] She participated in her school's drama club and appeared in church productions during her youth.[2] She completed her secondary education with honours in stage and acting, and later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Theatre.[3] In 2013, she relocated to Johannesburg to pursue a professional acting career.[2]
Career
editIn 2015, Mabuya won the MAQ Movie acting competition, which was judged by South African actors, Shona Ferguson, Sdumo Mtshali Nomzamo Mbatha and director Darell Roodt.Her win led to a role in Roodt's film Skorokoro, followed by an appearance in Ferguson's television Series Igazi.[2]
In December 2015, she starred in the M-Net film The Ring, alongside Kenneth Nkosi, Ntando Mcube and Cedric Fourie. She subsequently appeared in the feature film The lucky Specials (2016), oppositeThomas Gumede.[4]
Mabuya's other television appearances include Sober Companion (SABC3), Smoke & Mirrors, Easy Money, Housewives (alongside Renate Stuurman and Loyiso MacDonald) and Cobrizi.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 - 2017 | Igazi | Norooi | - |
| 2016 | Sober Companion | Faith | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | High Rollers | Angela-Jane ''AJ'' Elison | 129 Episodes |
| 2017 | The Lucky Specials | Nkanyiso | - |
| 2017 | Scandal! | Xolile | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Kedibone | Niki | |
| 2021 | Housewives | - | - |
| 2022 | A Royal Surprise | Nandi | - |
| 2024 | How To Ruin Love | Zoleka | - |
| 2024 | Why the Cattle Wait | Sihle | - |
| 2025 | Cobrizi | Bongiwe | 13 episodes |
| 2025 | The Letter | Masello Musa | - |
| 2025 | The Chip | Thandi | - |
| 2023 - 2025 | Shaka iLembe | Mkabi | 5 Episodes |
Awards and nominations
editPersonal life
editReferences
edit- 1 2 "Sive Mabuya-Bukani". MLASA. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- 1 2 3 lisa (2023-12-08). "Sive Mabuya Biography". Mzansi Profiles!. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ↑ Walubengo, Peris (2021-09-15). "Sive Mabuya: age, child, real husband, parents, career, profiles - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ↑ "Sive Mabuya | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ↑ "Sivenathi Mabuya's acting dream turns into reality". Sowetan. 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ↑ "Sivenathi Mabuya – Young, Hungry & Talented". thebar. Magazine. 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2024-12-02). "Sivenathi Mabuya Gushes Over Her Latest Award Nomination". Youth Village. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ↑ "Sive Mabuya celebrates first wedding anniversary with her hubby". TimesLIVE. 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
- ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2025-10-02). "Sive Mabuya and husband welcome bundle of joy". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
External links
edit- Sive Mabuya at IMDb