Nkuli Sibeko is a prominent South African actress, producer, and screenwriter known for her versatile talents in both acting and behind-the-scenes work. She gained popularity playing Dana Roberts in the popular sitcom City Ses’la and has since expanded her creative roles in the entertainment industry.
Profile Summary
Full Name | Nonkuleleko Sibeko-Botman |
Date of Birth | 24 June 1980 |
Place of Birth | South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
State of Origin | Gauteng |
Partner | Thembile “Thembi” Botman |
Children | N/A |
Occupations | Actress, Producer, Screenwriter |
Net Worth | $180,000 |

Early Life and Education
Born on June 24, 1980, Nkuli grew up in South Africa. She completed her basic education, including matriculation, before attending the University of Cape Town, where she studied Theatre and earning a diploma that helped shape her career in the performing arts.
Career
Nkuli began her acting career on stage and transitioned to television, gaining recognition in 2005 with her role as Dana Roberts on City Ses’la, a role she played until the show ended in 2010.
Her performances have included roles in various TV shows such as Mazinyo dot Q., Izoso Connexion, Society, Home Affairs, It’s for Life, and Ses’Top La. She also guest-starred on Samsokolo.
Beyond acting, Nkuli has produced and written projects including the short film Lexus and the feature film Table Manners. She also wrote and directed the sitcom Samsoko, demonstrating her skills as a content creator and storyteller.
Personal Life

Nkuli is married to Thembile “Thembi” Botman and lives with her family in Pretoria. She prefers to keep her family life private, including information about her children.
Net Worth
Nkuli Sibeko’s net worth is estimated at approximately 180,000 USD, based on her long-standing career as an actress, producer, and screenwriter in South Africa’s entertainment industry.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Format |
---|---|---|---|
2005 | City Ses’la | Dana Roberts | TV series |
2005 | Mazinyo dot Q. | Mrs Dlovo | TV series |
2006 | Izoso Connexion | Lerato | TV series |
2009 | Society | Dineo’s Nanny | TV series |
2010 | Home Affairs | Mpho | TV series |
2011 | It’s for Life | Zanele | TV series |
2012 | Ses’Top La | Dana | TV series |
2013 | Samsokolo | Guest role | TV series |
2013 | Lexus | — | Short film |
2018 | Table Manners | — | Film |
Awards and Nominations
She has received accolades including winning the Best Supporting Actress in TV Comedy at the South African Film and Television Awards for her role in City Ses’la.
She earned multiple nominations for scriptwriting at the same awards for her work on various TV shows.