Hope Mbhele

Hope Mbhele
Born
Hope Mbhele

(1996-04-05) 5 April 1996 (age 30)
Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television presenter
  • singer
Years active2016–present
Notable work

Hope Mbhele (born 5 April 1996) is a South African actress, television presenter and singer. She is best known playing the starring roles in Umkhokha (2023–2024) as Mabusi, Shaka iLembe (2023–2024) as Baleka and The Four of Us (2026–present) as Ndumi Nhlapho.

Career

Mbhele made her acting debut in the television series Uzalo in 2016. She rose to prominence after she played the lead role of Mabusi in Umkhokha:The Curse season 1 in 2021. She was a presenter in Ladysmith Black Mambazo 60th Anniversary Concert and played the role of Amahle in No Love Lost. She hosted the blue carpet for DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards alongside Pamela Manga and Smash Afrika, and being the only woman to be nominated for Favourite Rising Star Award. In 2023, Umkhokha came back in screens as she still portraying as Mabusi in season 1–2. In June, she played the starring role of Baleka in cultural and historical television series Shaka iLembe. Later that year, she was announced that she will be the red carpet host for the South African Music Awards.

In 2024, Mbhele appeared in a dating show Dating#NoFilter South Africa as a celebrity guest. In 2025, she was a host in a Supersport talent show MVP Talent Search. She hosted the 2025 Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards in July. In 2026, she played the supporting role of Kimberly Jansen in Fatal Seduction. She is currently playing the main role e.tv telenovela The Four of Us as Ndumi Nhlapho. On 21 August 2026, she was a presenter at the National Arts and Culture Awards 2026 with Vafa Naraghi.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2022 No Love Lost Amahle Starring role

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Uzalo Extra Recurring role
2021 Umkhokha:The Curse Mabusi Lead role
2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards Herself Blue Carpet Host
2023 Umkhokha Mabusi Lead role
Shaka iLembe Baleka Starring role
South African Music Awards Herself Red Carpet Host
2024 Dating#NoFilter South Africa Herself Guest
2025 MVP Talent Search Herself Host
2026–present Fatal Seduction Kimberly Jansen Supporting role
The Four of Us Ndumi Nhlapho Main role

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref.
2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards Favourite Rising Star Award Herself Nominated

References

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  2. ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2021-10-22). "Hope Mbhele's traditional roots helps her steal the show on Mzansi Magic's Umkhokha". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  3. ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo. "Benjamin Dube to celebrate 60th birthday with other SA music heavyweights". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  4. 1 2 Langa, Jabulani. "Metro FM presenter is ready for the big league!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
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  7. ↑ Masuku, Ditiro. "Hope Mbhele celebrates success while embracing Zulu culture - 'I never want to forget where I come from'". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  8. ↑ Maako, Compiled by Keitumetse. "Meet the SAMAs 2023 hosts as RiSA promises an 'unforgettable' show". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  9. ↑ Reporter, Sun. "Meet the SAMA29 hosts!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
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  11. ↑ "EPISODE 1: the gruelling quest to become a SuperSport MVP begins". SuperSport. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  12. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2025-06-12). "Hope Mbhele Announces Her Latest Awards Hosting Gig". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-09-10.
  13. ↑ Maako, Keitumetse (2026-03-18). "'No one's going to see it coming': Hope Mbhele on her shocking Fatal Seduction S3 debut". News24. Retrieved 2026-09-10.
  14. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2026-03-12). "Hope Mbhele Introduces Her New Fatal Seduction Character". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-09-10.
  15. ↑ Komana, Itumeleng (2026-07-03). "Hope Mbhele talks new TV role in The Four of Us – 'Iwant to give it my all'". News24. Retrieved 2026-09-10.
  16. ↑ Lesemane, Lineo (2026-08-17). "Hope Mbhele and Vafa Naraghi announced as presenters for 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-09-10.