Meet Madongwe from Uzalo: The woman behind the beloved TV character
Whenever one is in the public limelight, fans are always curious to know more about their lives off-screen. This is the case for Magubane, a South African actress famous for her role of Madongwe on Uzalo. She has been a sensation in the entertainment world, and fans expressed their interest in knowing more about her background, career, net worth, and more.
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Key takeaways
- Zama Magubane is a South African actress best known for her role as MaDongwe on the popular TV show Uzalo.
- She attended Russell High School in Pietermaritzburg, where she started acting in the drama club.
- Her acting passion developed from a young age; a teacher encouraged her when she was in high school.
Profile summary
Full name | Zama Magubane Ngcobo |
Date of birth | 18 June, 1983 |
Age | 42 years old (as of 2025) |
Place of birth | Pietermaritzburg, KZN |
Country | South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Gender | Female |
Sexual orientation | Straight |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Blonde |
Occupation | Actress |
Marital status | Married |
Education | Durban University of Technology |
Madongwe from Uzalo's bio
Mugubane, known as Madongwe on Uzalo, is a celebrated South African actress. She was born on 18 June 1983 in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, and grew up in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Madongwe from Uzalo's age is 42 years old as of 2025.
Zama Magubane's education
She attended primary school at a local school in Pietermaritzburg and later proceeded to Russell High School. She later enrolled at the Durban University of Technology, studying art and acting.
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Career
Her passion for acting began at a tender age. She would watch various TV shows while growing up and loved the idea. While in school, she tried acting and was part of her school drama club.
Her confidence in acting in high school propelled her to want to pursue acting at a greater level. After she finished her acting studies at Durban University, she started doing theatre dramas. While going about her dramas, she landed a role on Intersection as a nurse.
Being her first role in a play, she was given a minor role and gave it all. She performed so well that she landed various other roles in other films. Below is a list of her movies and TV series.
Year | Film/TV series | Role |
2025–2026 | Uzalo | Madongwe |
2025 | Ithonga | Thulisile (as Zama Ngcobo) |
2025 | Umjolo: There Is No Cure | Mabhengu |
2025 | Umjolo: My Beginnings, My End! | Mabhengu (as Zama Ngcobo) |
2024 | Uzalo | Madongwe |
2024 | Umjolo: The Gone Girl | Mabhengu |
2018 | Isehlukaniso | — |
Campaign against drug abuse
Off-screen, she lives an everyday life and engages with the community where she comes from. As a way of giving back to the community, she runs a campaign against drug abuse, especially among the youth.
When asked what she is proud of, Zama said she is proud of being black, a wife, a mother, and a daughter to her parents.
Zama Magubane's husband
She is the wife of Mr Ngcobo, and they are blessed with two boys. However, details about Zama Magubane's children are not provided. Amidst all the fame, the actress tries as much as she can to keep her marriage and family under wraps.
FAQs
- What is the real name of Madongwe? Her real name is Zama Magubane Ngcobo.
- How old is Madongwe from Uzalo? The South African actress was born on 18 June 1983, making her 42 years old as of 2025.
- How old is Nonkanyiso from Uzalo? Nonkanyiso, played by Thuthuka Mthembu, was born in 1998, which makes her 27 years old in 2025. She plays Madongwe's daughter in Uzalo.
- Does Madongwe from Uzalo have a twin sister? Despite sources claiming she has a twin sister, actress Zama Magubane Ngcobo, has not confirmed having a twin in real life.
Madongwe from Uzalo has captured the hearts of many South African viewers with her humor, strength, and authenticity. Behind the character is Zama Magubane Ngcobo, a talented actress whose dedication and passion bring MaDongwe to life on screen.
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