Who is Nandipha Khubone? Age, child, husband, education, body, career, profiles

Who is Nandipha Khubone? Age, child, husband, education, body, career, profiles

Nandipha Khubone is a young South African actress. She is widely recognised for playing Sibongile on the Mzansi Magic television drama series Gomora. The role saw her rise to prominence as avid television show fans were intrigued by her acting prowess.

Nandipha Khubone is seen in a cream top and a rugged denim outfit
Nandipha Khubone is seen in a cream top (L), and a rugged denim outfit (R). Photo: @nandi.khubone (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • South African actress Nandipha Khubone was born on 25 May 2000 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
  • She is an alumna of the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, United States.
  • The actress starred as Skylar King in the short film Bonnie and Bonnie.
  • She is reportedly single and focused on growing her career.

Profile summary

Full name

Nandipha Khubone

Nickname

Nandi

Date of birth

25 May 2000

Age

25 years (as of 2025)

Zodiac sign

Gemini

Place of birth

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal region, South Africa

Current residence

South Africa

Nationality

South African

Ethnicity

Black (Zulu)

Languages

English and Zulu

Gender

Female

Religion

Christianity

Sexual orientation

Straight

Relationship status

Single

Education

New York Film Academy, Los Angeles

Profession

Actress and filmmaker

Years active

2018 - present

Instagram

@nandi.khubone

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Who is Nandipa Khubone?

Nandipa Khubone is a budding South African actress. She is best known as Sibongile on the television series Gomora. Read Nandipha Khubone's biography below to learn more about her life and career.

How old is Nandipha Khubone?

Nandipha Khubone's age is 25 years as of 2025. She was born on 25 May 2000, and her Zodiac sign is Gemini.

Top 5 facts about Nandipha Khubone
Top 5 facts about Nandipha Khubone. Photo: @nandi.khubone (modified by author)
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Where is Nandipha Khubone from?

Nandipha Khubone was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal region, South Africa. Her nationality is South African, and her ethnicity is Black. She comes from the Zulu community.

Who are Nandipha Khubone's siblings?

Her parents divorced when she was young, which affected her. Nandipha Khubone’s father’s first name is unknown, and he is commonly referred to as Mr Khubone.

Nandipha Khubone's mother is known as Siyabonga Majozi. The actress has three siblings.

Educational background

Nandipha enrolled at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, where she studied filmmaking and foundational skills. She graduated online in 2020.

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Nandipha went to the United States for higher education. She was forced to return to South Africa when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Career

Nandipha revealed that her passion for acting developed in grade nine when her parents divorced. She involved herself in studies and extracurricular activities to evade the effects of her parents' divorce.

The actress made her screen debut in the film Bonnie and Bonnie, in which she played Skylark King. Her major role to date is playing Sibongile in Gomora.

Nandipha Khubone is seen in a blue and yellow top and short black dress
Nandipha Khubone is seen in a blue and yellow top (L), and short black dress (R). Photo: @nandi.khubone (modified by author)
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What is Sibongile's real name from Gomora?

Nandipha Khubone is the actress who plays Sibongile in Gomora, the telenovela that airs on Mzansi Magic. Sibongile is a high school student who involves herself in a romantic relationship with a significantly older man who shows her affection by showering her with expensive gifts and royal treatment.

The actress opened up about how Sibongile, the character, lived in her, and it was hard to separate acting from real life. Nandipha Khubone said:

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During my days as a film student I was told about how hard it is to remove yourself from the character’s body when you fully immerse yourself and I haven’t experienced it until this day.

She went on:

Removing myself from Sibongile’s body was harder than it usually was for me because of how much I would like to shield her from a world that doesn’t serve her.
Nandipha Khubone in black and turquoise outfits
Nandipha Khubone in black (L) and turquoise (R) outfits. Photo: @nandipha.khubone (modified by author)
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Is Gomora a real place in South Africa?

Gomora is a locally recognised name for Alexandra, a township in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The township is part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and is close to Sandton, a wealthy suburb in Johannesburg.

What are Nandipha Khubone's movies?

Her debut movie was Bonnie & Bonnie, in which she starred as Skylar King. She also portrayed Charlotte's character in Meet the Khumalos.

Nandipha has also appeared in television series:

  • Marked (2025) as Zoe
  • Blood Legacy (2024) as Thuli Ndlovu

Who is Nandipa Khubone's husband?

Nandi is not married. She has mostly kept her dating life away from the media.

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Does Nandipha Khubone have a child?

The South African actress does not have a child as of 2025. Nandipha Khubone once shared a photo of herself holding a baby who was thought to be hers. However, the child was not hers.

Nandipha Khubone in a furry hat and she cuddles a teddy bear
Nandipha Khubone in a furry hat (L), and she cuddles a teddy bear (R). Photo: @nandi.khubone (modified by author)
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Is Nandipa Khubone on social media?

Yes, Nandipa Khubone's Instagram account is verified. The well-known actress has over 503k followers on the platform. She is also quite active on TikTok, but her account is not verified.

Trivia

  • Nandipa Khubone is an animal lover.
  • She enjoys hanging out with her besties in her free time.
  • Nandipa Khubone is a fashionista.
  • She loves receiving flower bouquets.
  • The actress is passionate about giving back to the community.

Nandipha Khubone is a young and upcoming actress who has risen fast in South Africa’s entertainment industry. With her prolific acting skills, Nandi is bound to hit even greater heights in the acting and film arena. Fans will keep an eye out for her upcoming projects.

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Her lively personality and natural acting talent have made her a fan favourite. Ntombifuthi Dlamini is a mother of two children. She joined Uzalo in 2014, starting as an extra before landing the role of Mam’ Madlala.

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