Wiseman Mncube is a South African actor, playwright, singer, and director, renowned for his versatile roles in television series such as Gold Diggers, eHostela, Uzalo, and Shaka iLembe. Born on May 29, 1990, in Ulundi, Durban, South Africa, he has become a prominent figure in the South African entertainment industry.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Wiseman Mncube |
| Date of Birth | May 29, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Ulundi, Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Partner/Wife | Married (first wife passed away in 2017) |
| Children | Three |
| Occupations | Actor, Playwright, Singer, Director |
| Net Worth | Not disclosed |
Early Life and Education
Wiseman Mncube was born into a family of five siblings. His elder brother, Ntando Mncube, is also an actor, known for his role in Ifalakhe, while his younger brother, Omega, played the role of “Phelelani” on Uzalo. Mncube completed his National Diploma in Drama from the Durban University of Technology in 2011. During his time at DUT, he began his acting career in theatre, appearing in numerous stage productions.
Career
Mncube’s professional acting career began in theatre, where he performed in plays like Nothing But the Truth, Horn of Sorrow, Meet Bro Six Two, Culture Clash, Amambazo The Musical, Have We Been Heard, and Mashu the Musical.
In 2012, he wrote and directed the critically acclaimed play The Weeping Candle, winning awards for Best Production and Best Script at the isiGcawu Festival. He also won the Best Newcomer Award at the Mercury Theatre Awards and Best Actor at the Musho Festival.
In 2016, Mncube made his television debut with the e.tv drama series The Kingdom – uKhakhayi, playing the role of Mfanufikile. He then appeared in Gold Diggers and Ring of Lies. His breakthrough roles came with eHostela in 2019, where he played Jama, and Uzalo, where he portrayed Sibonelo from 2019 to 2023.
In 2020, he won the Best Actor Award in the TV Drama category at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) for his role in eHostela. He also starred in The Wife as Mqhele Zulu from 2022 to 2023 and in Shaka iLembe as Zwide in 2023.
Personal Life
Wiseman Mncube’s first wife passed away in 2017, leaving him with two daughters. In February 2021, he welcomed a son with his current partner. He keeps his personal life relatively private but is known to be a devoted father.
Wiseman Mncube Net Worth
Wiseman Mncube’s net worth is not publicly disclosed, but his successful career in acting and directing suggests a significant income from his work in television and theatre.
Filmography
- The Kingdom – uKhakhayi (2016) – Mfanufikile
- Gold Diggers (2016) – Themba / Gus
- Ring of Lies (2016) – Boxer 1
- Ingozi (2017) – Sizwe Hlatshwayo
- Liberty (2018) – Reggie
- Generations (2018) – S’khalo
- eHostela (2019) – Jama
- The Turning Son (2019) – Vusi Ndlovu
- Uzalo (2019-2023) – Sibonelo
- Rage of a Lioness (2020) – Siya
- The Wife (2022-2023) – Mqhele Zulu
- Shaka iLembe (2023) – Zwide
- Mandoza: Life Of Inkalakatha (2023) – Mandoza
- My Brother’s Keeper (2023-present) – Nqubeko Mshengu
Awards and Nominations
Mncube has won several awards, including the SAFTA for Best Actor in a TV Drama in 2020 and the Mzansi Viewers Choice Award. In 2024, he was nominated twice for Best Actor at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards for his roles in Uzalo and Shaka iLembe.
