Who is Sandile Mahlangu? Age, wife, siblings, movies, profiles, net worth

Who is Sandile Mahlangu? Age, wife, siblings, movies, profiles, net worth

Sandile Mahlangu has created a name for himself in the Mzansi entertainment scene. His talents in movies and television shows, as well as his angelic voice, have made him one of the most popular artists. As a result, he now has a massive fan base. But, who is Sandile Mahlangu?

Sandile Mahlangu poses for a photo
Sandile Mahlangu poses for a photo. Photo: @sandilem_ (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Sandile Mahlangu is an actor and singer from South Africa. He is well recognized for his work in the hit TV shows Single Guys and Isithembiso, as well as the hit movie Shaft 6.
  • The actor earned an Electrical Engineering degree from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2017.

Sandile Mahlangu's profile summary

Full nameSandile Vincent Mahlangu
GenderMale
Date of birth6th of September 1993
Place of birthMiddelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Age32 years (As of 2025)
Zodiac signVirgo
NationalitySouth African
EthnicityZulu
Height5 feet and 9 inches
Skin complexionDark
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBlack
Father Vikimpi
MotherLorraine
Relationship statusSingle
OccupationActor and singer
Net worth$1.5 million
Social media accountsInstagramTwitter

Who is Sandile Mahlangu?

Sandile was born on the 6th of September 1993. As of 2025, Sandile Mahlangu's age is 32 years old, and his star sign is Virgo.

Where was Sandile Mahlangu born?

He was born in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa, making him a South African by birth. In addition, he is of the Zulu tribe.

Who is Sandile Mahlangu's mother?

He was born to Vikimpi Mahlangu and Lorraine Mahlangu. Not much is known about his parents.

What did Sandile Mahlangu study?

Quick facts about Sandile Mahlangu
Quick facts about Sandile Mahlangu. Photo: canva.com (modified by author)
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He received his education at Steelcrest High School. After being chosen to be an electrical apprentice at SAMANCOR Ferrochrome in Middelburg, he was sent to complete his on-the-job training in the North West. He later earned an Electrical Engineering degree from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2017. He relocated to Johannesburg that same year to further his acting career.

Career

Mahlangu is a result of what happens when blind passion meets perfectionism.

His debut appearance was as Cash in July 2016 on the well-known South African soap opera Rhythm City. He portrayed Siya in the popular television sitcom Single Guys in 2017. Mahlangu's portrayal of Cheezeboi on the well-known South African television program Isithembiso won him widespread popularity and helped him advance his acting career.

He began as a recurring character before being elevated to the series' starring cast for Season 2. In 2020, he played Uuta Mazibuko in the movie Shaft 6, Simo Shabangu in the long-running television serial opera Scandal!, and Sbu Twala in the much-awaited Netflix romantic comedy How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding.

Over the years, he has also appeared in several TV ads.

Sandile Mahlangu's filmography

Sandile has appeared in many movies and TV shows from 2016 to 2024. Here are some of the films he has been in:

YearFilmRole
2016Rhythm CityCash
2017Single GuysSiya
2018 - 2020IsithembisoCheezboi
2020Shaft 6Uuta Mazibuko
2020 Scandal!Simo Shabangu
2020How to Ruin Christmas: The WeddingSbu Tawala
2021 How to Ruin Christmas: The FuneralSbu Tawala
2022Durban GenFikile "Ficks"
2022JewelMuzi
2022UmbusoSamora Nyandeni
2022GerezaMmini
2022 The Queenstown KingsPhilip Dladla
2022Cogito Ergo SumPhilip Radebe
2022How to Ruin Christmas: The Baby ShowerSbu Tawala
2022Grown WomanSakhile Hlatshwayo
2024 EmpiniJabulani Ngubane
2024 EmpiniSbu Twala
2024 Lobola ManDuke

YouTube

The popular actor has a YouTube channel, which he started on the 5th of August, 2013. He mainly uploads skit videos, and the channel has over 4k subscribers.

Who is Sandile Mahlangu's wife?

The famous actor is not yet married, nor does he have any children. However, Sandile Mahlangu's love life is in the public domain. He is currently dating fellow actor Mbali Nkosi. The two met in Cape Town in 2022 on a work assignment.

Sandile had this to say about Mbali,

She is a caregiver, she is a lover to the most. And that to me is beautiful. And I got attracted to the fact that she really did take care of me, and I was like damn, she such a beautiful woman. She is such an everything that I need.

Sandile Mahlangu's siblings

There is very little information regarding Sandile's siblings. However, in a 2021 X post, the actor confirmed that his younger brother is getting a job. There is no information regarding Sandile Mahlangu's sister.

How much is Sandile Mahlangu's net worth?

Sandile has made a fortune from his career as an actor and singer. He has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $2 million, making him one of the wealthiest performers in South Africa.

Social media presence

The Mzansi star is active on several social media platforms, particularly on Instagram and Twitter. On Instagram, he has 467k followers, as of 2025, while on X (formerly Twitter), he has over 50k followers. On both platforms, you will find Sandile Mahlangu's pictures, as he occasionally posts photos and videos of himself.

Cindy and Sandile share a last name and are from the same province. This caused many people to wonder if they were related or not, and the answer is that they are not. The two have no connection at all.

Is Sandile Mahlangu in a relationship?

Yes, he is currently in a relationship with Mbali Nkosi.

Is Sandile Mahlangu married?

No, he is not married.

Where is Sandile Mahlangu from?

Sandile Mahlangu is from Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Sandile Mahlangu has become one of the most influential actors in South Africa. He has an ever-growing fan base that wants more from him in the future. Hopefully, you now have the answer to the question, 'Who is Sandile Mahlangu?'.

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