Zenokuhle Maseko
Other namesZeno
Birth nameZenokuhle Zenani Maseko
Birth date8 February 1998 (age 28)
Birth placeBenoni, Gauteng, South Africa
EducationBenoni High School
OccupationActress · influencer
Years active2018–present
Notable works

Zenokuhle Zenani Maseko (born 8 February 1998) is a South African actress and influencer.[1][2] She is best known playing the starring role as Mbali Dikana on the 1Magic drama series The River and the lead role as Nothando in Mzansi Magic short film Isphiwo.[3][4]

Early life

Maseko was born on 2 February 1998, in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. She attended from Benoni High School.[5][6]

Career

In 2018, Maseko made her first professional acting debut in a popular South African telenovela The River playing the starring role of Mbali Dikana , the daughter of Sindi Dlathu "(Lindiwe Dikana)" and Hlomla Dandala "Zweli Dikana" but exits the show at season 2.[7][8] She also acted as Aya in the SABC 1 drama series Diamond City, which premiered in October 2018.[9] In 2021, she made her debut in SABC 3 telenovela The Estate where she starred as Sindisiwe Phakathwayo.[10][11][12]

In 2024, she played the lead in a short film Isphiwo as Nothando Sibande with Nozuko Ncayiyani[13][14] She also appeared in e.tv soapie opera Scandal! as Tankiso.[15][16] In 2025, she appeared in Showmax drama Adulting playing the recurring role as Mpumi.

Filmography

YearSeriesRoleNotes
2018–2020The RiverMbali DikanaStarring role, season 1 & 2
2018Diamond CityAyaSupporting role
2021The EstateSindisiwe PhakathwayoMain role
2024IsphiwoNothando SbondeLead role
Scandal!TankisoSupporting role
2025AdultingMpumiRecurring role, season 3
Generations: The LegacyDr Swazi DambuzaSupporting role
Bad InfluencerThulzSupporting role, season 1
Isitha: The EnemyMelody DladlaSupporting role, season 3

References

  1. ^ Mogeni, Rodah (2023-12-10). "Mzansi Magic's S'phiwo: cast with images, plot summary, full story, trailer - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  2. ^ Mataz, Simba (2020-08-15). "Zenokuhle Maseko bio". Savanna News. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  3. ^ "'Being on The River was an absolute dream' - Zenokuhle Maseko". News24. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  4. ^ Malatsi, Lethabo. "Zenokuhle Maseko's new role on S'phiwo - 'Acting chose me'". News24. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  5. ^ Adeaga, Favour (2021-04-08). "Get to know Zenokuhle Maseko". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  6. ^ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo. "Ex-The River actress: I've been judged a lot". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  7. ^ Makhoba, Ntombizodwa. "The end of The River for Mbali". News24. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  8. ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (2020-01-28). "Three amazing scenes from 'The River', unlocked by Mbali's death played by Zenokuhle Maseko". TimesLive. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  9. ^ "Diamond City | Full Cast | Season 1 | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  10. ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (2021-02-22). "Zeno Maseko starred in SABC 3 new telenovela "The Estate"". TimesLive. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  11. ^ Heather (2021-02-01). "The River Mbali Actress Joins Upcoming SAB3 Soapie The Estate". iHarare Jobs. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  12. ^ Mpembe, Thando (2021-02-02). "Moving on Up: Zenokuhle Maseko Bags New Role in Telenovela, 'The Estate' - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  13. ^ Lelaka, Maropeng (2024-01-08). "Zenokuhle Maseko And Nozuko Ncayiyane Lead In Mzansi Magic New Series S'phiwo" (in en-ZA). SA Creatives. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  14. ^ Seleme, Rae (2023-11-16). "'The River' star Zenokuhle Maseko secures leading role in 'S'phiwo'" (in en-ZA). The South African. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  15. ^ Laubscher, Jan (2024-06-13). "Young Actress Zenokuhle Maseko Joins "etvScandal"". Student Living South Africa. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  16. ^ Seleme, Rae (2024-02-11). "'The River' star Zenokuhle Maseko secures role in 'Scandal!'" (in en-ZA). The South African. Retrieved 2025-05-31.