Enhle Mbali Maphumulo
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (born 3 March 1988) is a South African actress, TV presenter, philanthropist and fashion designer. She is known for her role on the South African Television Series, Tshisa. She launched a maternity wear range in South Africa and New York in 2015, and then her own luxury fashion brand in 2019 "Essie Apparel", also known as "House of Essie".
Also recorded as Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa
Enhle Mbali Maphumulo
- Name
- Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa
- Born
- 3 March 1988
- Birthplace
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Occupation
- * Actress
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Languages
- English
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Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (born 3 March 1988) is a South African actress, TV presenter, philanthropist and fashion designer. She is known for her role on the South African Television Series, Tshisa. She launched a maternity wear range in South Africa and New York in 2015, and then her own luxury fashion brand in 2019 "Essie Apparel", also known as "House of Essie".
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Biography
Biography
The brand has been featured on Vogue Italia 2020 and took home the best designer collection accolade at Fashion Community Week in 2020 in San Francisco. It has been featured in several South African Fashion Weeks. Mlotshwa appears in Mzansi Magic's TV series, How to Manifest a Man, Netflix series Blood Legacy and Pound 4 Pound on BET Africa.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa • Born — 3 March 1988 • Birthplace — Johannesburg, South Africa • Other Names — Enhle Mbali • Occupation — * Actress • Television presenter • International award-winning fashion designer • Businesswoman • Philanthropist • Years Active — 2004–present • Children — 2 • Website — https: simplyenhle.com/
Career
Career
Mlotshwa landed her first role on the South African series Mtunzini.com which aired on the South African National Broadcasting Corporation from 2006 - 2009. Her breakthrough role was on the South African television series, Tshisa. Mlotshwa has since been cast on numerous South African television soapies and drama series including the telenovela iNkaba, Moferefere Lenyalong, Soul City, Sokhulu and Partners, Rhythm City, Rockville, and 7de Laan. In 2009, Mlotshwa hosted the Channel O series, Young, Gifted and Black and then went on to host ANN7’s, Starbiz which focused on local and international entertainment news. She was a speaker at the Dstv In Good Company Experience which hosted American actress and writer Issa Rae in 2018. In 2018, she was cast as the lead actress for the short film Lace. The film won Best Film, Audience Favorite, Best Actor, Best Writing, Best Directing, and Best Special Effects for the 48 Hour Film Project in Johannesburg. The film went on to compete at Filmapalooza 2019 in Orlando, Florida earning Mlotshwa an international Best Actress Award. In 2019, Mlotshwa was cast as supporting lead for the series The Herd. She then starred in Showmax series
Controversies
Controversies
Enhle Mbali catches fire after using the K-word to describe her hair texture.
Filmography
Filmography
Television Roles • Year — Title — Role — Channel — Notes • 2005 — Scandal! — Azania — eTV — Season 1 • 2006 - 2012 — Tshisa — Precious Ledwaba — SABC1 — Season 1 - 3 • 2009 - 2010 — Soul City — Lulu — SABC1 — Season 9 - 10 • 2010 — 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls — Amira Mokoena — eTV — Season 1 - 2, Main Cast • 2012 — iNkaba — Celebrity Client — Mzansi Magic • Moferefere Lenyalong — Goldie Sekete — SABC2 • Those Who Can't — Cecilia — SABC3 — Season 1 • 2013 - 2021 — Rockville — Lindi Mabaso — Mzansi Magic — Season 1 - 5 • 2015 — The SAFTA's — Presenter — SABC2, Mzansi Magic — Season 9 • 2016 — 7 de laan — Nandi — Sabc 2 — Season 16 • 2017 — Broken Vows — Azania — eTV • Zaziwa — As herself — SABC1 — Season 5 • 2018 — Project Runway: South Africa - Season 1 — Guest Judge — Mzansi Magic • 2019 — The Herd — Ayanda — Mzansi Magic — Season 2 • Uhambo — Zoleka — Showmax • 2020 — Isibaya — Sizakele — Mzansi Magic — Season 8 • Loving Thokoza — Charlotte Grootboom — Showmax • Queen Sono — Nova — Netflix — Season 1 • 2021 — Safe Bet — Pearl — Showmax • 2022 — Good men — Betty — SABC 1 — Season 1 • Four Walls — Grace Molotsi — Weldun Media • Blood Psalms — Umna — Showmax — Season 1 • 2023 — How To Manifest A Man — Duduzile Ngonyama — 1 magic — Season 1 • Homewrecker — Tamara Oliphant — Netflix • Queenstown Kings — Xoliswa Gigaba — Netflix • 2024 — How To Manifest a Man — Duduzile Ngonyama — Mzansi Magic — Season 2 • Blood Legacy — Gabisile Ndlovu — Netflix — Season 1 • Pound 4 Pound — Lindiwe Mkhwanazi — BET Africa — Season 1
Business and ventures
Business and ventures
Mlotshwa launched the maternity wear range SE Preggoz in South Africa and New York in 2015. Owns Fashion House "Essie Apparel"
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
In 2018, Mlotshwa established the Enhle Cares Foundation during the inaugural Forever Young Gala Dinner, an event held in partnership with the House of Mandela Family Foundation and Africa Rising, with backing from Global Citizen. The Foundation has expanded into the We Care Foundation, is focused on supporting girls and young women in underserved communities. One of its key initiatives involves providing respite activities for girls who serve as primary caregivers to family members affected by HIV/AIDS, disability, or aging. The foundation also prioritizes addressing issues related to sexism.
Personal life
Personal life
In 2011, Mlotshwa became engaged to Black Coffee a South African DJ, Mlotshwa and Nkosinathi divorced in July 2019. In 2022 Mlotshwa was in a relationship with a businessman from Mamafubedu in Free State by the name of Peter Sibiloane.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1988
Enhle Mbali Maphumulo born at Johannesburg.
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- 1.Makhoba, Ntombizodwa. Black Coffee breaks silence on divorce: 'We tried everything. City Press. 1 December 2019.
- 2.Enhle Mbali Maphumulo. IMDb.
- 3.Leshabane, Olwethu. SE Preggoz by Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa launches in SA. Art of Superwoman. 2015-11-17.
- 4.Mbangeni, Lerato. Soapie star stunned by racist posts IOL Entertainment. www.iol.co.za. 29 March 2016.
- 5.Mbali Mlotshwa leaves ANN7's Starbiz. Channel. 2015-01-08.
- 6.rockstarevent. IN GOOD COMPANY EXPERIENCE SUMMIT. Rockstarevent. 2018-08-01.
- 7.Johannesburg 48HFP: Lace.
- 8.Filmapalooza 2019 @ 48 Hour Film Project. www.48hourfilm.com.
- 9.Adejoy. Enhle Mbali Maphumulo bags new acting gig. Fakaza News. 2019-04-04.
- 10.Tjiya, Emmanuel. Enhle Maphumulo happy to play the bad girl on The Herd. SowetanLIVE & Sunday World. 12 April 2019.
- 11.Dayile, Qhama. Enhle Mbali catches smoke for using the k-word. Sunday World. 2025-09-14.
- 12.Enhle Mbali teams up with the House of Mandela to launch Forever Young Ball. Channel24. 2018-11-09.
- 13.Forever Young Ball. Universe.
- 14.Zama, Zanele. [LISTEN] Up close and personal with Enhle Mbali Maphumulo. 702. 16 November 2018.
- 15.Blignaut, Maryn. Married for 8 years: DJ Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali celebrate wedding anniversary. Briefly. 2018-01-09.
- 16.Malatji, Ngwako. Enhle finds love after Coffee. Sunday World. 2022-03-13.
- 17.Birjalal, Alyssia. Enhle Mbali stands up to a stalker threatening to leak her 'sexy pics'. IOL. 2022-11-15.
- 18.Kandi, Privie. Enhle Mbali's Ex Peter Sebiloane Adds Spice to Drama, Says Justice Huni Was Introduced to Him as a Friend - Briefly.co.za. briefly.co.za. 2023-01-11.
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