Desmond Dube is a well-known South African actor, comedian, writer, producer, singer, and entertainer recognized for his work across film, television, theatre, and commercial entertainment. He has remained a familiar face in South African popular culture for many years and is also known for his work as a brand ambassador.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Desmond Dube |
| Date of birth | 25 January 1969 |
| Place of birth | South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Partner | Tlotliso Matsela |
| Children | Yes |
| Occupations | Actor, producer, comedian, writer, singer, entertainer, mime artist |
| Net worth | Estimated at around R10 million to R20 million. |
Early Life and Education
Desmond Dube was born on 25 January 1969. He is South African, an the son of actress Lillian Dube.
Dube studied theatrical acting at Wits University before entering the screen industry.
Career
Dube began appearing in screen productions in the mid-1990s and went on to build a strong body of work in both film and television. His early roles included Inside, Tarzan: The Epic Adventures, and Panic Mechanic, followed by appearances in Black Velvet Band, The Long Run, and Hotel Rwanda.
His television and streaming work includes Suburban Bliss, Jacob’s Cross, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, How to Ruin Christmas, Reyka, Savage Beauty, and Magenta Coal. Beyond acting, he is also described as a singer, writer, producer, and mime artist, which shows the range of his work in entertainment.
Personal Life
Desmond Dube is publicly known to be married to Tlotliso Matsela.
Filmography
Selected credits associated with Desmond Dube include:
- Inside (1996)
- Tarzan: The Epic Adventures (1996)
- Panic Mechanic (1996)
- Black Velvet Band (1997)
- The Long Run (2001)
- Hotel Rwanda (2004)
- Jacob’s Cross (2007)
- The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (2008)
- Hopeville (2010)
- Nothing for Mahala (2013)
- Impunity (2014)
- Schuks! Pay Back the Money! (2015)
- The Book of Negroes (2015)
- The Adventures of Supermama (2019)
- How to Ruin Christmas (2020)
- Reyka (2021)
- Savage Beauty (2022)
- Jewel (2022)
- Office Invasion (2022)
- Magenta Coal (2023)
Net Worth
Desmond Dube’s net worth is estimated at around R10 million to R20 million, as of 2026.
Awards and Recognition
Desmond Dube has received notable recognition for his contribution to South African entertainment.
- NTVA Avanti Trophy for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Joburg Blues in 1998
- Avanti nomination for Suburban Bliss in 1997
- South African Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in TV Comedy for How to Ruin Christmas in 2021
- South African Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in TV Comedy for How to Ruin Christmas in 2023
- South African Film and Television Award nomination for How to Ruin Christmas in 2022
- African Movie Academy Award nomination for Hopeville in 2011
