Acting
Lindani Nkosi
Born March 5, 1968 (age 58)
Lindani Nkosi (born 5 March 1968) is a South African actor. He is known for portraying Lincoln Sibeko in the soap opera Isidingo. He also portrayed Nelson Mandela in the 2004 film Drum and has been the muppeteer of Moshe the giant meerkat from the hit South African children’s show Takalani Sesame (a co-production of the American series Sesame Street) since the series debuted in 2000.
Known For
Of Good Report · 2013Of Good Report
★ 5.62013
MovieDrama
After engaging in an illicit affair with one of his pupils, teacher Parker Sithole spirals into an abyss of obsession that eventually turns to murder. A cinephile's passionate homage to classic film noir, Of Good Report is a serial killer origins story about how a social misfit turns into an inadequate man hellbent on satisfying his shameful lust. It is Little Red Riding Hood, told from the wolf's perspective.
Zama Zama · 2012Zama Zama
2012
MovieActionDrama
In South Africa's gold-mining region is the subterranean dimension of the Zama Zama, illegal miners that make a living by mining the ore in both operational and abandoned mine shafts. "Zama Zama" is the personal narrative of two brothers: Malcolm, a successful businessman in the mining industry; and his long-lost brother Joseph, one of those who work in the underground tunnels--playing off against the tension of the mines' punitive actions against these miners.
Mrs Mandela · 2010Mrs Mandela
★ 4.02010
MovieTV MovieDrama
How Winnie Mandela went from innocent country girl to a fighter against apartheid.
Drum · 2004Drum
★ 5.52004
MovieActionDrama
A hot-shot journalist is swept up in a movement to challenge Apartheid in 1950s South Africa.
Housekeepers · 2018Housekeepers
2018
SeriesCrimeDrama
When nurse June is framed for killing her patient, her daughter, Linda, leaves her law career to exonerate her mother.
Donkerland · 2013Donkerland
★ 5.02013
SeriesDrama
The story is set in the mountains of Kwazulu-Natal on the farm Donkerland. It follows the lives and times of seven generations of the De Witt family, from the Groot Trek in 1838 until 1996.
The Brave Ones · 2022The Brave Ones
★ 6.32022
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
An all-mighty goddess reincarnated as a young woman must harness her divine powers to avenge her sister's death and protect her family from destruction.
Kwa Baba · 2026Kwa Baba
2026
SeriesDramaFamily
Kwa Baba is a South African telenovela rooted in themes around tradition and passion which follows the story of how far one son is willing to go when love is tested by family expectations, traditions and dealing with the weight of the past.
Set in Msawawa, Diepkloof Ext, the story follows a first born son who must step into leadership, confront his past and honour the legacy left by his father.
As he learns to love, build a family and lead with courage, he must also take on his role as Inkosana.
At the centre of the story is Zwelakhe Mkhize, a young, driven businessman who is on the brink of success and ready to settle down with his chosen woman, Bahumi Motaung.
However, he quickly discovers that before taking that next step, he must deal with a past traditional obligation tied to his late father's unpaid debt.
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