Facts About Skeem Saam’s Samukele Mkhize (Khwezi)

She is one of the most talked about actress on TV at the moment. This is because Samukele Mkhize is killing her current role as Khwezi on Skeem Saam.

Samukele Mkhize was born in Durban in 1998. She was raised by her grandparents, both of whom were pastors, and she and her brother were both involved in church activities.

Her acting career began in 2006, when she joined an amateur drama, music, and dance group in Kwa Mashu.

Samukele’s incredible talent was quickly noticed by Mr Edmund Mhlongo, Artistic Director of the Community Arts Centre, who cast her in Madam Presidential Musical.

Samukele Mkhize was born in Durban in 1998. She was raised by her grandparents, both of whom were pastors, and she and her brother were both involved in church activities.

Her acting career began in 2006, when she joined an amateur drama, music, and dance group in Kwa Mashu.

Samukele’s incredible talent was quickly noticed by Mr Edmund Mhlongo, Artistic Director of the Community Arts Centre, who cast her in Madam Presidential Musical.

A few months later, she received a call from Bob Productions, who had a role waiting for her. She is best known for her portrayal of Mabuyi, a naive village girl with a passion for community building, in Mzansi Magic’s canned telenovela Isibaya.

Skeem Saam Khwezi is a ruthless, ambitious reporter who is out to make her baby daddy Lehasa’s life hell. Samukele currently plays Khwezikazi ‘Khwezi’ Gisela on the SABC1 educational Drama, Skeem Saam Khwezi is a ruthless, ambitious reporter who is out to make her baby daddy Lehasa’s life hell.

For the role, she bagged an award nomination at the recent 6th Royalty Soapie Awards, under the Viewers Choice Actress category.

Being an actress, isn’t the only talent she has. She revealed in one interview that she loved singing and also wanted to be a presenter.

Sorry gents, the gorgeous Samukele is off the market. She announced in September last year that her husband paid Lobola for her on Heritage Day.