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 [1][2] |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Brumilda’s Acting Academy |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2013-2020 |
| Known for | Ikani |
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'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.[3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ngempela | Portia | |
| 2013 | eKasi:Our Stories | ||
| 2016 | Generations:The Legacy | Guest star | |
| 2018 | Ikani | Khanya |
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.[4]