Growing old and rich is a wish of many people but it’s not likely because most people are dying young. But a few make it above 60 years of age while a few of those are completely healthy. And not forgetting that its by God’s will to reach old age. So, allow us to quickly look at 16 South African Actors who are older than 60 years. We will start with the less older to the oldest.
Number 1: Sello Maake kaNcube
He is best known for playing Archie Moroka in Generations and Lucas Nyathi in Scandal. The star was born on 12 March 1960, this means he is 63 years old in 2023. [1]
Number 2: Thembie Nyandeni
She is an actress best known for playing the role of Selina Khumba in the SABC1 drama series Zone 14, since 2005. She was born on 19 March 1958 in Soweto, Gauteng Province in South Africa. In 2023, she turned 65 years old and she is still gracing our screens with her talent.
Number 3: Jerry Phele
He was born on 1 July 1956 in Free State, South Africa. He played different roles on our television screens including Skwizas, The Throne and Abomama season 2. He is currently 66 years old but he is turning 67 years old on the first of July this year of 2023.
Number 4 is Jerry Mofokeng
Jerry who is currently playing reformed convict Neo Mokheti on Scandal is also best known for starring in Lord of War, Mandela and de Klerk, and Tsotsi. He was born on 17 April 1956 in Soweto, South Africa. He turned 67 years old this year and he is still gracing our screens with his acting skills and talents.
On number 5 we have Setlhabi Taunyane
He is best known for playing Bra Kop on etv former drama Rhythm City alongside Connie Chiume. He was born on 27 April 1956 in South Africa. He turned 67 in 2023 and is still acting on our television screens. [2]
Number 6 is Ernest Ndlovu
He is a Zimbabwean born actor from Tsholotsho, Bulawayo. He was born on 20 February 1954 so he is 69 years old in 2023. In acting, Ernest Ndlovu is known for starring in movies such as Ice Cube and in local dramas such as etv’s House of Zwide.
Number 7: Connie Chiume
She is best known for playing in Rhythm City as Bra Kop’s wife Mamokete Khuse. She was born on 5 June 1952 in Welkom, Free State in South Africa to an Malawain father and South African mother. Connie turned 71 in 2023 which make her one of the oldest female actors.
On number 8 we have Vusi Thanda
He is best known for his role in the SABC 1 Sitcom Emzini Wezinsizwa as Tshawe. In May 2021, he landed on a role of starring in Ikhaya Labadala comedy series airs on Netflix. He was born on 12 September 1951 in South Africa. He is currently 51 years old but he is turning 72 in 2023.
Number 9 is Leon Schuster
We all know Leon Schuster for his comedy movies that he has portrayed for decades such as Mr Bones series, There is a Zulu on my Stoep, Mama Jack and others. Schuster was born on 21 May 1951 in Free State, South Africa. He turned 72 in 2023 which makes him one of the oldest actors in South Africa.
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On number 10 we have Nandi Nyembe
She best known for her roles in the sports drama Zone 14, and Soul City. She was born on 19 August 1950 in Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa. She is currently 72 years old but she turning 73 in 2023. [3]
Number 11 is Thembie Mtshali
She is best known for playing notable roles in Imbewu, Stokvel, Silent Witness and etc. She was born on 7 November 1949 in Sabhoza, a village near Ulundi, Durban, South Africa. She is currently 73 years old but she is turned 74 years old in 2023.
Number 12: Cynthia Shange
She was born in 1949 in Lamontville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. We do not know her specific date of birth so we will assume she has already turned 74 in 2023. As an actress, Cynthia starred in Muvhango, Shaka Zulu and Inkedama.
On number 13 we have Lilian Dube
Lilian is best known by many as an actress who appears in Clientele Commercials together with Desmond Dube. She also played in Generations as Masebobe which is a character which others know her for. The actress was born on September 30, 1945 in South Africa. She is one of the oldest indeed looking at her date of birth. She is turning 77 years old but she is turning 78 years old this year.
On number 14 is Ivy Nkutha
She is a nurse by profession but she is also an actress who has appeared in City Ses’La, Zabalaza, Isidingo and on Muvhango. She is best known for playing Gog’Flo in Generations. Ivy was born on August 20, 1940 in Alexandra, Johannesburg. She is 82 years old in 2023.
Number 15 is Abigail Kubeka
She is a singer, songwriter and actress. On the SABC TV series Generations: The Legacy, she plays the role of Zondiwe Mogale the mother of Tau Mogale and Tshidi Phakade. She was born on 7 December 1939 making her the oldest compared to those we have mentioned. She is currently 83 years old and she is turning 84 years old. [4]
Number 16: Lydia Mokgokoloshi
She is best known for her role as Koko Mantsha and the mother of Charity Ramabu and grandmother of Katlego (Kat) and Joseph(Jojo) in the SABC 1 soap, Skeem Saam. Her most notable role was as Mma Nkwesheng in the 1980s drama, Bophelo ke Semphekgo. She was born on 27 September 1939. She is currently 83 but she is also turning 84 in 2023.
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