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Wiseman Zitha

Wiseman Zitha is a South African actor, model and content creator. He is best known for his lead roles roles in SABC 2 telenovela Giyani: Land of Blood as Musawahosi and Mzansi Magic drama series Queen Modjadji as Mamaila.

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Wiseman Zitha
Born
Wiseman Zitha

(1995-12-30) 30 December 1995
Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa
EducationTshwane University of Technology
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • content creator
Years active2019–present

Wiseman Zitha (born 30 December 1995) is a South African actor, model and content creator. He is best known for his lead roles roles in SABC 2 telenovela Giyani: Land of Blood as Musawahosi and Mzansi Magic drama series Queen Modjadji as Mamaila.

Life and career

Zitha was born in Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa to a Tsonga and Venda family.12 He went to Tshwane University of Technology where he obtained a degree specialising in Drama.34

Zitha began his career in 2019 where he made his first television debut in SABC 2 Xitsonga telenovela Giyani: Land of Blood playing the lead role of Musawahosi Baloyi.56 He the rose to prominence and upgraded his career in 2020 where he landed the recurring role in Muvhango.7 That year, he played the role of Mondli in The River season 3 and short series Sphinx as Lehasa.89 He appeared in BET Africa original telenovela Redemption as Clement in 2022.10

In 2023, Zitha played the supporting in a 1Magic drama series Entangled season 2 as Sbu.11 The following year in 2024, he played the role of Takalani in Showmax film Muswangwe.1213 By June, he begged the main role of Mamaila in Mzansi Magic Khilobedu cultural and historical television series Queen Modjadji season 1.14 He appeared in Netflix telenovela Blood Legacy as Lungelo Blanco.15

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Giyani: Land of Blood Mosawahosi Baloyi Lead role, season 1 & 2
2020 The Sphinx Lehasa Main role, short series
Muvhango Ndemezo Recurring role
The River Mondli Recurring role, season 3
2022 Redemption Clement Recurring role, season 1
2023 Entangled Sbu Supporting role, season 2
2024 Queen Modjadji Mamaila Main role, season 1
Blood Legacy Lungelo Blanco Starring role

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2024 Muswangwe Takalani Lead role

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref.
2021 Feather Awards Hunk of the Year Himself Won 16
2024 GQ South Africa Men of the Year Himself Won 17
Zikomo Awards Best Supporting Actor As Blanco on Blood Legacy Won 18
Best Young Achiever of the Year Himself Won
Best Actor of the Year Nominated
DStv Content Creators Awards Thumb Stopping Himself Nominated 19
2026 African Choice Awards Male TV Star of the Year Himself Pending 20
References

References

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  2. TOPCHARTS (2025-03-19). "Wiseman Zitha is Taking Over". Top Charts Africa. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  3. Nkhwashu, Felicia (2019-06-09). "TUT graduate stars in local drama". Rekord. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  4. Matiwane, Nonkululeko. "Wiseman Zitha on landing a leading role a month after graduating and staying on top of his game". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  5. Mathobela, Phuti (2019-06-25). "Giyani: Land of Blood actor switches roles!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  6. Tsewu, Siya (2022-12-19). "Happy holidays from Giyani cast members". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  7. Joyce, Liam Karabo (2020-04-18). "Wiseman Zitha goes from Giyani to Venda in new role on 'Muvhango'". IOL. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  8. Reporter, Citizen (2020-07-31). "Wiseman Zitha and Tumi Masemola join the cast of 'The River'". The Citizen. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  9. Matiwane, Nonkululeko. "Wiseman Zitha on landing a leading role a month after graduating and staying on top of his game". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  10. Mathobela, Phuti. "Giyani: Land of Blood actor switches roles!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  11. Germishuys, Andrew. "Current Highlights on Showmax – SAMDB News". Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  12. Germishuys, Andrew. "Current Highlights on Showmax – SAMDB News". Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  13. "Musangwe has its world premiere at Joburg Film Festival". Stories Showmax. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  14. Khulu, Ntombi. "Wiseman Zitha joins the cast of Queen Modjadji". News24. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  15. Thomo, Goodwill (2024-12-12). "'I give credit to God': Wiseman Zitha reflects on his acting journey". The South African. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  16. "Wiseman Zitha Wins Hunk Of The Year". ZAlebs. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  17. "Wiseman Zitha at the 2024 GQ Men Of The Year Awards at River Meadow..." Getty Images. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  18. "Zikomo Africa Awards are finally coming to South Africa". TimesLIVE. 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  19. "DStv Content Creator Awards 2024 Nominees: Vote for your favorite creators". Memeburn. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  20. Moroeng, Moroba (2025-10-09). "Nomzamo Mbatha, Gail Mabalane, Thuso Mbedu and More Bag 2026 Africa Choice Awards Nominations - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
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