Meet Mienke Ehlers: Rising star from Dingen van ń Kind and her exciting new roles
Mienke Ehlers, the talented actress known for her captivating portrayal of Dalena van Vuuren in Dinge van ń Kind, continues to make waves in the South African entertainment scene. Since the series wrapped in 2022, she has taken on exciting new roles, including a standout part as Frankie in Suidooster, showcasing her dynamic range and promising a bright future in acting.
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Key takeaways
- Mienke matriculated from Paarl Girls' High School in 2014.
- She studied Dramatic Arts at the University of Stellenbosch from 2015 to 2018
- The actress made her acting debut on the small screen in the movie Magda Louw as Lydia Snyman.
- The film aired on kykNET on 4 July 2021
- Her first starring role came in Dinge van ń Kind as Dalena van Vuuren.
Mienke Ehlers' profile summary
Full name | Mienke Ehlers |
Date of birth | 4 July 1996 |
Age | 30 years old (as of 2026) |
Birth sign | Cancer |
Place of birth | Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa |
Current residence | Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Religion | Christianity |
Ethnicity | White |
Height | 5'8'' |
Eye colour | Brown |
Hair colour | Brown |
Gender | Female |
Orientation | Straight |
Relationship status | In a relationship |
Partner | Loïc du Toit |
Parents | Lana Ehlers Johan Ehlers |
Siblings | Landi Kotzé (sister) |
Education | AFDA |
Profession | Actress Stylist |
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Who is Mienke Ehlers?
Mienke Ehlers is a South African actress, born on 4 July 1996 in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. She worked her way up from the props department to landing roles on the small screen. Mienke is widely renowned for portraying Dalena van Vuuren in the kykNET series Dinge van ń Kind. Here is a look into her upbringing.
Mienke Ehlers' family
Mienke Ehlers grew up in a close-knit family with her mother, Lana Ehlers; her father, Johan Ehlers, former CEO of Agri-Expo; and her sister, Landi Kotzé.
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Mienke Ehlers' education
According to reports, the actress matriculated from Paarl Girls' High School in 2014. She studied Dramatic Arts at the University of Stellenbosch from 2015 to 2018, then completed an Honours in Live Performance and Motion Picture at AFDA in Cape Town.
Mienke Ehlers' career
According to her IMDb profile, Mienke has worked on and off television screens. In 2021, she was a props assistant for the kykNET soapie Suidooster, and in 2022, she was the props buyer for Season 3 of the Netflix series Blood & Water. She eventually landed a role on Suidooster in 2025, playing Frankie, an outspoken, gutsy waitress who works at Oos Wes.
Mienke Ehlers' TV roles
Mienke Ehlers made her acting debut on the small screen in the movie Magda Louw as Lydia Snyman, which aired on kykNET on 4 July 2021. The movie was turned into a TV series and released in 2023.
In her first starring role, the actress portrayed Dalena van Vuuren in the kykNET series Dinge van ń Kind, which is based on the Afrikaans novel of the same name written by Marita van der Vyver.
According to IOL, the show is set in the 1970s and follows Mart Vermaak's exploits at different stages of her life. Mienke's character, Dalena, is Mart's high school best friend.
Mienke was praised by News24 for her performance on the show:
The scenes with young Mart (Melissa Myburgh) and Dalena (Mienke Elhers) are an absolute joy to watch. Both actors do a splendid job of pulling in the viewer with authentic portrayals that conjure up childhood nostalgia.
Here are some of her latest roles:
- Niggies (2025) – Sonja Theron
- Suidooster (2022-2026) - Frankie Van Wyk
- Wyfie (2024 - 2025) – Mia
- Ek Gee Op (2023) – Paige
- Magda Louw (2023) – Lydia
- Fraksie (2022) – Kate
Mienke Ehlers' Theatre productions
Mienke also made her theatre debut in the play Lemoene, lemoene, lemoene, lemoene, lemoene (“Oranges”, times five)
Mienke Ehlers' awards
Mienke won the award for Best Newcomer in a soapie at the kykNET Silwerskerm Festival, and was also nominated for Best Newcomer at the South African Film and Television Awards for her role in Wyfie.
Does Mienke Ehlers have a child?
Yes, she has a daughter named Lana, born on 6 April 2025. She shared a photo of her during her first birthday, captioning it in Afrikaans:
The friendliest, sweetest, most beautiful little girl. May we all see the world through your innocent and excited bright blue eyes. Lana, you are the apple of my eye.
Mienke Ehlers' Instagram
The Dinge van ń Kind actress has 23.5k followers on her Instagram account. She shares behind-the-scenes content of her current projects and fashion tips. In May, she styled the front cover of Stellenbosch Visio magazine.
FAQs
- How old is Mienke Ehlers? Mienke Ehlers' age is 30 in 2026. She was born on 4 July 1996 in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa, and her zodiac sign is Cancer.
- Is Mienke Ehlers married? The actress does not have a husband. However, she has been in a long-term relationship with Loïc du Toit.
- How tall is Mienke Ehlers? She is 1.72 meters (about 5 feet 8 inches) tall.
Mienke Ehlers is a fresh-faced actress who impressed viewers with her performance on the Afrikaans series Dinge vań n Kind. She continues to make an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Beyond her career, the young actress has a daughter named Lana and in a long-term relationship with Loïc du Toit.
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