Thembinkosi Mthembu is a South African actor. He is best known for starring as Junior in the Mzansi Magic drama series The Republic in 2017.
The talented actor has since then appeared in other series like The River, The Gamechangers, and Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu.
He was a cast member of the short film Ngeculo. His charismatic role on The River has charmed many viewers.
Early Life
Thembinkosi Mthembu was born on 31 July 1994 in the village KwaNdengezi in Durban. He has a sister, Nontuthuko Ntuthu, who passed away in 2015.
Education
Mthembu studied for a diploma in drama and production studios from the Durban University of Technology in 2017.
Career
After receiving his diploma, he relocated to the City of Gold in Johannesburg to practice what he had learned.
He got a job as a dancer at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. He then landed a minor role as Junior in the TV series The Republic.
In 2019, he landed a recurring role as Shift Manager on the MTV ShugaL Down South 2, an MTV Base drama series. His debut, on Season 7, Episode 7, aired on 2 April.
Mthembu played Mabutho in season three of the 1Magic soap opera The River. He appeared first in season three, episode twenty-one, on 24 February 2020.
The actor started as a recurring cast but later became a starring cast for the Season 4 premiere in 2021.
However, he gained prominence for starring as Junior in the Mzansi Magic drama series The Republic.
The show follows a fictional president who fights the corruption wrought upon the country by her predecessor. It was the first starring role on TV.
In 2020, he played Malusi in the short television film Ngeculo. Kwa-Zulu Natal Entertainment Awards nominated him for Best Male Actor, Male Villain, and Outstanding Newcomer for his contributions to South African television in 2020.
Bonga is the role he plays in the Showmax series Adulting.
Personal Life
Thembinkosi Mthembu has a partner Sibulele Ndaba. He lives in Johannesburg with his daughter he had in 2019.
At first, the actor battled with finance but dreams of providing education for his daughter. He also wants to teach her to lead a life of independence and success.
Filmography
Adulting as Bonga
MTV Shuga as Shift Manager
Shaka iLembe as Dingiswayo
The Republic as Junior
The River as Mabutho
Net Worth
Thembinkosi Mthembu has done extremely well for himself over the couple of years. His net worth has managed to rise and is now estimated to be around R5 Million.
