Masasa Mbangeni

Biography

Masasa Mbangeni is one of South Africa's most formidable acting talents. Born in Port Elizabeth, she is a Mandela Rhodes Scholar who studied Dramatic Arts at Wits University. She recently made headlines in late 2025 for returning to Wits to graduate with her Honours degree, further cementing her dedication to her craft. She shot to stardom with her portrayal of Thembeka Shezi in the e.tv soapie Scandal!. Her performance as the complex, ambitious, and often ruthless villain won her a SAFTA (South African Film and Television Award) for Best Actress and made her one of the most talked-about characters on South African television. Since leaving the soapie world, she has carefully selected roles in high-profile dramas and thrillers, including The Republic, Legacy, and the action film Heart of the Hunter. In 2025, she joined the cast of the Netflix series Bad Influencer as Gorata, adding another powerful performance to her resume.

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