Abdul Khoza
Abdul Khoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 August 1987 KwaMashu KwaZulu-Natal Durban |
| Citizenship |  South Africa |
| Occupation | actor |
| Known for | Isibaya as Qaphela Ngwenya,, Winning the second competition show class act 2011 |
| Spouse |
Baatile Khoza (m. 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Sthembiso Khoza (brother) |
| Awards | South African and Television Awards 2018 DSTV Mzanzi Viewers Choice Awards 2022 |
Abdul Khoza (born 14 August 1987) is a South African actor, television presenter, and musician. He gained fame for portraying Nqoba Zulu in the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Wife and for winning the second season of the SABC 1 reality competition Class Act in 2011.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Born and raised in KwaMashu, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Khoza grew up in a township.[3] His father Stan Khoza is the national president of the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union and his brother is actor and television presenter Sthembiso "sk" Khoza.[4]
Career
[edit]After high school, Khoza served in the army and worked as a firefighter.[5][4] Khoza launched his acting career in 2011 by winning the second season of Class Act. His first major role came in 2013 as Two Step, a rising soccer star, in the second season of SABC 1's drama series Intersexions.[1] In 2015, he played a doctor in the SABC 1 soap opera Uzalo and portrayed Bheki Buthelezi in Mzansi Magic's The Road. From 2016 to 2021, he starred as Qaphela Ngwenya, the son of a character played by the late Menzi Ngubane, in the telenovela Isibaya.[2]
Filmography
[edit]- Class Act, Season 2 (2011)[1]
- Intersexions, Season 2 (2013)[1]
- Red Ink (2014)
- Uzalo, Season 1 (2015)[1]
- Isibaya, Seasons 4-8 (2014-2018)[6]
- The Wife, Seasons 1 and 2 (2021)[6]
- Kings of Jo'burg, Seasons 1 and 3 (2020)[6]
- Ekhaya Backpackers, Season 1 (2024)[1]
- Masinga-The Calling (2024)
- Shaka iLembe, Seasons 1 and 2 (2023-2025)[6]
- Durban Gen, Season 1[1]
- Ngobile, Season 1[1]
- Ring of Lies, Season 2[1]
- Tempy Pushas, Season 1[1]
- My Brother's Keeper, Season 2
Personal life
[edit]Khoza married Baatile Khoza (née Themane) in 2019. The couple has two children.[4]
Recognition
[edit]- Best Actor nomination in the SA Film and Television Awards.
- Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela (2018) as Qaphela in Isibaya, South African Film and Television Award.
- DSTV Mzanzi Viewers' Choice Award for his role in Showmax's The Wife.[3]
- Best Supporting Actor at the National Film and Television Awards (nominated) for The Wife
- Favorite Actor (2022) DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards[7][8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Abdul Khoza". TVSA. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- 1 2 Zwane, Nokuthula. "Abdul Khoza stays true to his story". News24. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- 1 2 "Abdul Khoza happier doing what he loves than receiving applause". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- 1 2 3 Lesolle, Phelokazi Mbude. "Abdul Khoza on being a dad, his father's teachings and the brotherhood he has with other actors". News24. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ "AfroTouch with Abdul Khoza". 99FM. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- 1 2 3 4 Kamko, Aphiwe. "Abdul Khoza bids farewell to acting after 14-year career". News24. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ↑ Simelane, Nomonde (2025-05-07). "Abdul Khoza leaves illustrious acting career behind - reveals plans for career behind the scenes". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ Nkonki, Anita (2025-05-07). "Abdul Khoza bids farewell to acting with last audition video". Daily News. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
