Thandeka Mdeliswa (22 May 1986 – 5 September 2020) was a South African actress, best known for her starring role as Khanya in the SABC1 drama series Ikani.
Thandeka Mdeliswa | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 1986 Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Died | September 5, 2020 (aged 34) Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Cause of death | Gunshot |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Brumilda’s Acting Academy |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2013-2020 |
| Known for | Ikani |
Career
Thandeka's first television role was in 2013, in an episode "Imbiza" of the series Ekasi: Our Stories. She also landed minor roles on local soapie Generations: The Legacy, Isidingo, Rhythm City, and the SABC1 short story series Ngempela.
In 2018 she starred in movie Imoto Kokufa.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ngempela | Portia | |
| 2013 | eKasi:Our Stories | ||
| 2016 | Generations:The Legacy | Guest star | |
| 2018 | Ikani | Khanya |
Death
She was shot on 3 September, in Evander, Mpumalanga. She was rushed to the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria where she was in a critical condition. Mdeliswa died on 5 September morning.
References
External links
- Thandeka Mdeliswa at IMDb
- Nicole McCain (6 September 2020). "Actor Thandeka Mdeliswa dies after 'being shot in argument'". News24.com. South Africa. Retrieved 6 September 2020.