Shauwn Mkhize, also known as Mam'Mkhize, is a South African socialite, businesswoman, philanthropist and television personality. She is known from her Mzansi Magic reality television series, Kwa Mam'Mkhize.

Early life and education

Shauwn Mkhize was born and raised in the village of Umbumbulu in KwaZulu-Natal under the care of her mother, Florence Mkhize who was an ANC veteran and anti-apartheid activist. She graduated with a Diploma in Accounting from ML Sultan Technikon now known as Durban University of Technology.[1]

Career

Her career began in 1996 after she graduated with a Diploma in Accounting from Durban University of Technology. She went on to work in finance departments for numerous companies, but then went into business for herself. She started off with small projects from the local municipality which included feeding schemes, painting and construction work.[1]

Business

She started a construction company Zikhulise Group, and also has several businesses including Zikhulise Maintenance and Transport, Zikhulise Auto Recoveries and Inyanga Trading. She also owned the South African football club, Royal Eagles F.C.[2] She is considered to be one of the most influential people in South Africa and an inspiration to women as she has been instrumental in breaking barriers for women in the corporate environment in South Africa.[3]

In October 2019, she was announced as the president of Royal AM Football Club formerly known as Real Kings.[4]

Television

In 2020, Shauwn premiered her reality TV show, Kwa Mam' Mkhize which aired on Mzansi Magic in January 2020 and features her children Sbahle Mpisane, Andile Mpisane and her extended family.[5] The show was awarded Best Reality TV Show at the 2020 Hollywood American Prestigious Awards.[6]

In March 2021, she made her debut on the SABC 1 soapie, Uzalo in the role of a mysterious, wealthy woman who concludes the purchase of the Kwa Mashu Kingdom Church.[7]

Social media

In 2020 she started to use social media and in eight months she gained over 1 million followers on Instagram.[8] Since then her fans and followers have given her the title of "mother of the nation", as is per tradition in african culuture, to exaggerate everything they've done and in some situations not done.[9] In October 2020, she was nominated for Socialite of the Year and Fag Hag of the Year at the Feather Awards.[10]

Personal life

Shauwn Mkhize was married to Sbu Mpisane; they divorced in 2019. They had one son. Sbu Mpisane already had a daughter, Sbahle Mpisane.[11]

Controversies

Mkhize has been convicted of fraud and in 2013 owed the South African Revenue Service over R200 million.[12][13]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2020 Feather Awards Socialite of the Year Nominated[14]
Fag Hag of the Year Nominated[14]
Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards Women of the Year Won[15]
Best Reality TV Show Won[16]
2022 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards Favourite personality Nominated[17]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2020–present Kwa Mam’ Mkhize Herself Main cast
2021–present Uzalo Herself recurring role

References

  1. 1 2 "It took me so long to be this happy: Shauwn Mkhize". timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  2. ↑ "5 Things you need to know about SA's new reality star Shauwn Mkhize". all4women.co.za. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "Lifestyles of the rich and famous: Shauwn Mkhize rolls out the black carpet at awards celebration". citizen.co.za. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "Club owner Andile Mpisane makes 'viral' Royal AM debut". News24. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KWA MAM'MKHIZE!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  6. ↑ "Businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize's reality show gets international nod". enca.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  7. ↑ "SHAUWN MKHIZE JOINS UZALO!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "Shauwn Mkhize compares the feeling of reaching 1M followers to 1st million at 21". iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  9. ↑ "Shauwn Mkhize shows her Instagram family love". iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  10. ↑ "The Gigabas, Shawn Mkhize and Master KG among those nominated at the 2020 Feather Awards". citizen.co.za. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  11. ↑ "Kwa Mam'Khize: Everything you need to know about Shauwn Mkhize's ex-husband". stories.showmax.com. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  12. ↑ "The rise and fall of Shauwn and S'bu Mpisane, Durban's Teflon Couple". 11 February 2013.
  13. ↑ "Court clips Shauwn Mkhize's financial wings over Sars debt".
  14. 1 2 "Shauwn Mkhize Reacts To Not Winning An Award At The 2020 Feather Awards". youthvillage.co.za. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  15. ↑ "Shauwn Mkhize walks away with two prestigious awards (and many outfits)". thesouthafrican.com. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  16. ↑ "Inside Shauwn Mkhize's HAPAWARDS-win celebration party". News24. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  17. ↑ "Shauwn Mkhize bags DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards nomination". iol.co.za. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
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