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After high school, Khoza served in the army and worked as a firefighter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AfroTouch with Abdul Khoza |url=https://99fm.com.na/portfolio/afrotouch-with-abdul-khoza/ |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=99FM}}</ref><ref name=”:4″>{{Cite web |last=Lesolle |first=Phelokazi Mbude |title=Abdul Khoza on being a dad, his father’s teachings and the brotherhood he has with other actors |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/truelovemanuncovered/abdul-khoza-on-being-a-dad-his-fathers-teachings-and-the-brotherhood-he-has-with-other-actors-20220617 |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=News24}}</ref> Khoza launched his acting career in 2011 by winning the second season of ”Class Act”. His first major role came in 2013 as Two Step, a rising soccer star, in the second season of SABC 1’s drama series ”Intersexions”.<ref name=”:1″ /> In 2015, he played a doctor in the SABC 1 soap opera ”Uzalo” and portrayed Bheki Buthelezi in [[Mzansi Magic]] |
After high school, Khoza served in the army and worked as a firefighter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AfroTouch with Abdul Khoza |url=https://99fm.com.na/portfolio/afrotouch-with-abdul-khoza/ |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=99FM}}</ref><ref name=”:4″>{{Cite web |last=Lesolle |first=Phelokazi Mbude |title=Abdul Khoza on being a dad, his father’s teachings and the brotherhood he has with other actors |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/truelovemanuncovered/abdul-khoza-on-being-a-dad-his-fathers-teachings-and-the-brotherhood-he-has-with-other-actors-20220617 |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=News24}}</ref> Khoza launched his acting career in 2011 by winning the second season of ”Class Act”. His first major role came in 2013 as Two Step, a rising soccer star, in the second season of SABC 1’s drama series ”Intersexions”.<ref name=”:1″ /> In 2015, he played a doctor in the SABC 1 soap opera ”Uzalo” and portrayed Bheki Buthelezi in [[Mzansi Magic]] ”The Road”. From 2016 to 2021, he starred as Qaphela Ngwenya, the son of a character played by the late [[Menzi Ngubane]], in the telenovela ”Isibaya”.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwane |first=Nokuthula |title=Abdul Khoza stays true to his story |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/abdul-khoza-stays-true-to-his-story-20220520 |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=News24}}</ref> |
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* ”Class Act”, Season 2 (2011)<ref name=”:3″>{{Cite web |title=Abdul Khoza |url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=15278 |access-date=2025-09-28 |website=TVSA}}</ref> |
* ”Class Act”, Season 2 (2011)<ref name=”:3″>{{Cite web |title=Abdul Khoza |url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=15278 |access-date=2025-09-28 |website=TVSA}}</ref> |
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* Favorite Actor (20220 [[DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simelane |first=Nomonde |date=2025-05-07 |title=Abdul Khoza leaves illustrious acting career behind – reveals plans for career behind the scenes |url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/abdul-khoza-leaves-illustrious-acting-career-behind-reveals-plans-for-career-behind-the-scenes/ |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=Bona Magazine}}</ref><ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web |last=Nkonki |first=Anita |date=2025-05-07 |title=Abdul Khoza bids farewell to acting with last audition video |url=https://dailynews.co.za/saturday-star/2025-05-07-abdul-khoza-bids-farewell-to-acting-with-last-audition-video/ |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=Daily News}}</ref> |
* Favorite Actor (20220 [[DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simelane |first=Nomonde |date=2025-05-07 |title=Abdul Khoza leaves illustrious acting career behind – reveals plans for career behind the scenes |url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/abdul-khoza-leaves-illustrious-acting-career-behind-reveals-plans-for-career-behind-the-scenes/ |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=Bona Magazine}}</ref><ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web |last=Nkonki |first=Anita |date=2025-05-07 |title=Abdul Khoza bids farewell to acting with last audition video |url=https://dailynews.co.za/saturday-star/2025-05-07-abdul-khoza-bids-farewell-to-acting-with-last-audition-video/ |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=Daily News}}</ref> |
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South African actor (born 1987)
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Abdul Khoza |
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| Born | (1987-08-14) 14 August 1987
KwaMashu KwaZulu-Natal Durban |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Occupation | actor |
| Known for | Isibaya as Qaphela Ngwenya,, Winning the second competition show class act 2011 |
| Spouse | Baatile Khoza (Married 2019-present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | South African and Television Awards 2018 DSTV Mzanzi Viewers Choice Awards 2022 |
Abdul Khoza (born 14 August 1987) is a South African actor, television presenter, and musician. He gained fame for portraying Nqoba Zulu in the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Wife and for winning the second season of the SABC 1 reality competition Class Act in 2011.[1][2]
Born and raised in KwaMashu, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Khoza grew up in a township.[3] His father Stan Khoza is the national president of the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union and his brother is actor and television presenter Sthembiso “sk” Khoza.[4]
After high school, Khoza served in the army and worked as a firefighter.[5][4] Khoza launched his acting career in 2011 by winning the second season of Class Act. His first major role came in 2013 as Two Step, a rising soccer star, in the second season of SABC 1’s drama series Intersexions.[1] In 2015, he played a doctor in the SABC 1 soap opera Uzalo and portrayed Bheki Buthelezi in Mzansi Magic‘s The Road. From 2016 to 2021, he starred as Qaphela Ngwenya, the son of a character played by the late Menzi Ngubane, in the telenovela Isibaya.[6]
- Class Act, Season 2 (2011)[7]
- Intersexions, Season 2 (2013)[7]
- Red Ink (2014)
- Uzalo, Season 1 (2015)[7]
- Isibaya, Seasons 4-8 (2014-2018)[8]
- The Wife, Seasons 1 and 2 (2021)[8]
- Kings of Jo’burg, Seasons 1 and 3 (2020)[8]
- Ekhaya Backpackers, Season 1 (2024)[7]
- Masinga-The Calling (2024)
- Shaka iLembe, Seasons 1 and 2 (2023-2025)[8]
- Durban Gen, Season 1[7]
- Ngobile, Season 1[7]
- Ring of Lies, Season 2[7]
- Tempy Pushas, Season 1[7]
- My Brother’s Keeper, Season 2
Khoza married Baatile Khoza (née Themane) in 2019. The couple has two children.[4]
