Kgabang Shalate Sekhabi is a well-known South African actress, singer, and model. Born on July 27, 2000, in Mafikeng, North West Province, she gained widespread recognition for her role as Shoki on the popular eTV soap opera House of Zwide, which she portrayed for five years until mid-2025. Her career spans television, film, modeling, and music, reflecting her diverse artistic talents.
Profile Summary
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in Mafikeng, Shalate comes from an artistic family, with her father, Aubrey Sekhabi, being a prominent playwright and director. She developed an interest in performance arts from a young age, joining her school choir and drama club at eight.
She began modeling at eleven with Steele Models. She completed her school education at Crawford College, Pretoria, in 2018 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Television from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Career
Shalate began acting at 14, appearing in the short films A Cup of Sugar and Making a Killing. Her television debut came in 2020 with a recurring role on the soap opera The River. Later that year, she secured the lead role of Shoki in House of Zwide, which premiered in 2021 and replaced the long-running show Rhythm City. This role brought her national attention.
While continuing her role on House of Zwide until mid-2025, she expanded her acting portfolio with a role in the TV film Klevish in 2023 and appeared in the Netflix series Go! in 2025. In addition to acting, Shalate ventured into music, releasing her debut single “Trust” in December 2021, and later launching her first music EP Xa Ungekho in September 2025.
Personal Life
Shalate keeps her personal life private but has confirmed her engagement to actor Wanda Zuma, who played her on-screen husband in House of Zwide. The couple plans to marry in December 2025. She has a sister, Gabriella, and is very close to her father, Aubrey. As of now, she does not have children.
Net Worth
Shalate’s estimated net worth is between US$90,000 and US$150,000, reflecting earnings from her sustained roles in television, modeling, music, and international projects.
Filmography
| Year | Production | Role | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | A Cup of Sugar | Lead | Short Film |
| 2014 | Making a Killing | Lead | Short Film |
| 2020 | The River (S3) | Millicent | TV Series |
| 2020 | Rhythm City | Zenani | TV Series |
| 2021-2025 | House of Zwide | Shoki | TV Series |
| 2023 | Klevish | Nelisa | TV Film |
| 2025 | Go! | Nthabi | TV Series |
Awards and Nominations
Though she has yet to win a major award, Shalate was nominated for the 2025 Africa Choice Awards in the category of Next Rated Female Movie Star of the Year, highlighting her growing prominence in the entertainment industry.
| Full Name | Kgabang Shalate Sekhabi |
| Date of Birth | July 27, 2000 |
| Place of Birth | Mafikeng, North West Province, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| State/Province of Origin | North West Province (Mafikeng) |
| Relatives | Father: Aubrey Sekhabi; Sister: Gabriella |
| Partner | Wanda Zuma (fiancé, engaged 2025) |
| Children | None |
| Occupations | Actress, Singer, Model |
| Net Worth | US$90,000–US$150,000 (estimated) |
