Wanda Blaq Zuma, born on September 7, 1991, is a South African actor, playwright, and director, widely recognized for his role as Nkosi Zwide in the e.tv telenovela House of Zwide.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Wanda Blaq Zuma |
| Date of Birth | September 7, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Partner | Ayanda Brandy Nzimande (rumored) |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Actor, Playwright, Director |
| Net Worth | Approximately US $100,000 |
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in Umlazi, Durban, Zuma completed his secondary education at Grosvenor Boys’ High School in 2009. He pursued a Performing Arts diploma at Creative Arts College, graduating in 2014.
Further honing his craft, he attended professional acting programs at the South African Film Institute and The Playhouse Company.
Career
Wanda Zuma started his career in theatre around 2014, writing and acting in plays that received positive reviews.
Between 2018 and 2020, he appeared in guest roles on several popular South African TV shows, including Uzalo, eHostela, Imbewu: The Seed, and Isibaya.
His consistent performances led to his breakthrough in 2021 when he was cast as Nkosi Zwide in the telenovela House of Zwide, a role that brought him widespread recognition.
Since then, he has continued to expand his career with roles in productions such as Shaka iLembe (2023), Netflix’s How to Ruin Love: The Proposal (2024), and the Showmax drama Kites (2025), solidifying his presence in both television and theatre.
Personal Life
Zuma maintains a private personal life. He is rumored to be in a relationship with actress Ayanda Brandy Nzimande, though this has not been publicly confirmed. He is currently unmarried and has no known children.
Wanda Zuma Net Worth
Zuma’s estimated net worth is around US $100,000, primarily accumulated through his work in television and theatre.
Selected Filmography
- Uzalo (2018) – Role: Hitman
- eHostela (2019) – Role: Jama’s Crew
- Imbewu: The Seed (2019, 2021) – Role: Mthunzi
- Isibaya (2020) – Role: Detective Mthaka
- House of Zwide (2021–present) – Role: Nkosi Zwide
- Shaka iLembe (2023) – Role: Mawewe
- How to Ruin Love: The Proposal (2024) – Role: Thapelo
- Kites (2025) – Role: Patrick
Awards and Honors
- Nominated for the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela for his role in House of Zwide (2023).
