The talented South African actor, Simphiwe Majozi has captured the hearts of Mzansi viewers with his funny and enticing roles on TV. He is one of the most loved actors on SABC’s one drama series Uzalo.
He is not just an actor but also a musician. He began his career in music during the covid-19 lockdown.
It took him a long time before venturing into music because he has always being scared of being rejected by the public.
Simphiwe Majozi revealed that he started singing while he was doing theatre. It is obvious that the actor definitely has a career in the music industry as well.
Simphiwe Majozi’s Profile
Name: Simphiwe Majozi
Date of birth: Not available
Place of birth: Not available
Nationality: South African
occupation: Actor and Musician
Marital status: Dating (Kekeletso Mahlelebe)
Here Are 10 Unknown Facts about Simphiwe Majozi
1. He was raised by his siblings
Simphiwe Majozi is a native of Mtwalume, near Port Shepstone on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast, South Africa.
Even though the actor has not revealed his date of birth, it is presumed that he was born in the 1980s.
Majozi is the last born of ten children. His parents passed when he was still young so he was practically raised by his siblings.
2. Simphiwe Majozi and his siblings grew up in the church
Majozi’s late father was a pastor so after he died, his children and their mother were taken care of by the church.
3. Simphiwe Majozi’s career
The actor began his acting career in a musical performance in the theatre. His debut performance in theatre was by Bheki Mkhwane.
He also featured in a play by Mike Mvelase, Kwasuka Sukela. His role of Sbu on Uzalo made him quite popular and helped him got more roles.
After he had his music career debut during the covid-19 lockdown, he released a song titled Nizobona Ngomophu as a covid-19 awareness song.
His song was well received and his fans have been yearning for more ever since.
4. He has been dating his high school sweetheart for more than a decade
Simphiwe Majozi has been in a relationship with his high school sweetheart for more than thirteen years now. His girlfriend Kekeletso Mahlelebe, is an Elundini Local Municipality DA Councilor. Kekeletso Mahlelebe is a lawmaker from mount fletcher in the Eastern Cape. The lovebirds have been spotted in several outdoor places like the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga North of Durban.
5. His mother didn’t want him to become an actor
Before his mother passed in 1999, Majozi was still very young but he was able to express his passion for acting to her. Unfortunately, she didn’t want him to pursue acting as a career.
After he finished high school, his brothers encouraged him to earn a degree before venturing into acting in case it doesn’t turn out well for him.
6. Simphiwe Majozi developed an interest in arts in church
While growing up in the church, Majozi began to develop an interest in arts. He started singing and acting dramas on stage in the church.
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7. Simphiwe Majozi’s family is dear to him
The actor revealed in an interview how his family has always been there for him. He also added that his family is so dear to him and he could do anything for them.
8. His brother is the public relations consultant for Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Simphiwe Majozi’s older brother Xolani Majozi has been like a mentor to him. Majozi moved in with his brother after Xolani bought a new house.
Xolani Majozi works with the renowned South African singing group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo as their public relations officer.
9. He is a graduate of Universal College Outcomes
Simphiwe Majozi enrolled at Universal College Outcomes, Pietermaritzburg after he completed his matric. He was able to earn a degree in marketing.
10. Simphiwe Majozi was rumored dead
In April 2020, a Facebook user posted that the actor was involved in a car accident and it landed him in hospital and due to his critical state, he died. The news was spread so quickly on social media.
Meanwhile, Majozi was hale and hearty. He had to condemn the fake news and assured his fans and family he was doing fine.
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