Who Is Leleti Khumalo Husband?: Skhuthazo Winston Khanyile/Skhuthazo Khanyile Biography
Leleti Khumalo is currently married to businessman Skhutazo Winston Khanyile with whom she has twins Ulwenzile and Yamukelani Khanyile.
They have been together since 2012.
Skhutazo Winston Khanyile is relatively private, and not much is publicly known about his personal life or professional background, aside from his business ventures.
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Skhuthazo Winston Khanyile Age/Leleti Khumalo Husband Age
Skhuthazo Winston Khanyile was born in 1972 in South Africa, so is currently 54 years old.
Some reports suggest that Skhutazo Winston Khanyile is involved in real estate and owns a farm specializing in breeding Ankole cattle, though these claims are unverified.
Skhuthazo Winston Khanyile Net Worth
His net worth is estimated at R101 million, primarily from his business activities.
Leleti Khumalo has described him as a generous and kind person.
Ms. Khumalo was nominated for Broadway’s 1988 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role – Musical) for “Sarafina,” in a role she recreated in the film version of the same title, Sarafina!.
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Mzikayifane Elias Khumalo
Mzikayifane Elias Khumalo, widely known as “Mzi” Khumalo, was a South African politician and long-serving African National Congress (ANC) figure from the West Rand of Gauteng.
He was born on 1 January 1972 in what was then known as Witstinkhoutboom, now Badirile near Randfontein, and died on 10 August 2026, aged 54.
His Political Career
Khumalo’s political involvement began relatively young. During the 1980s and early 1990s, he was active in student and youth politics, including the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) in Mohlakeng and later the ANC Youth League and broader ANC structures.
Over the years, he became increasingly prominent in West Rand politics.
His local-government career included:
- Serving as a councillor in the Randfontein Transitional Local Council
- Working as a political adviser to the Executive Mayor of the West Rand District Municipality
- Serving as political adviser to the Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature
- Becoming Speaker of Randfontein Local Municipality
- Serving as Executive Mayor of Randfontein from 2015 to 2016
- Becoming the inaugural Executive Mayor of Rand West City Local Municipality after its creation in 2016, serving until 2019.
His move into provincial politics came in 2019, when he was elected to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.
He subsequently became Chief Whip of the ANC caucus and Majority Party in the legislature.
MEC in the Gauteng Government
One of the most prominent positions of his career came in October 2022, when Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi appointed him as an MEC.
His portfolio combined several areas:
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, e-Government, and Research and Development.
He held the MEC position until the changes following the 2024 Gauteng provincial election.
Rather than leaving provincial politics, he returned to the legislature.
After the 2024 election, Khumalo became Chairperson of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA). He remained in that position until his death.
His Death in 2026
Khumalo died in the early hours of Monday, 10 August 2026, following what was described as a short illness. His death appears to have been unexpected, given that he was still an active member of the Gauteng legislature and chairing a portfolio committee.
His death prompted tributes from senior South African political figures. Deputy President Paul Mashatile described him as a committed public servant and paid tribute to his decades of service.
President Cyril Ramaphosa granted him a Special Provincial Official Funeral, Category 2, recognizing his contribution to government and the people of Gauteng.
The South African flag was ordered to fly at half-mast across Gauteng on the day of his funeral. He was laid to rest at Heroes Acre at West Park Cemetery on 15 August 2026.
What Stands Out About His Career
Khumalo’s career is interesting because it wasn’t simply a rise through provincial government. He spent much of his political life moving through local government, party structures, and provincial government.
He had particularly deep roots in the West Rand. He came from the area, became involved in its political structures, served as mayor of Randfontein and then became the first mayor of the newly established Rand West City. His later provincial positions gave him considerably wider political influence, but his West Rand connection remained an important part of his public identity.
By the time of his death, he had accumulated roughly three decades of political and public-service experience, spanning the transition from apartheid-era youth activism through democratic local government and into senior provincial politics.
One particularly notable aspect is that he died while still politically active, rather than after a long retirement. At 54, he was still a sitting MPL and committee chairperson, making his death a relatively early end to a lengthy political career.
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Leleti Khumalo Movies and TV Shows/Films et Séries TV avec Lelethu Khumalo
Here is a full list of Leleti Khumalo movies and TV shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Voices of Sarafina! | Sarafina | Documentary |
| 1992 | Sarafina! | Sarafina | |
| 1995 | Cry, the Beloved Country | Katie | |
| 2004 | Yesterday | Yesterday Khumalo | |
| 2004 | Hotel Rwanda | Fedens | |
| 2005 | Faith’s Corner | Faith | |
| 2009 | Hopeville (TV Series) | Flo Raphoto | |
| 2009 | Invictus | Mary | |
| 2010 | Africa united | Sister Ndebele | |
| 2010 | Hopeville | Flo | |
| 2011 | Winnie Mandela | Adelaide Tambo | |
| 2015–2018 | Uzalo | Zandile Mdletshe | |
| 2016 | Free State | Maria | |
| 2016 | Cry of Love | Zenzi | |
| 2018 | Imbewu: The Seed | Nokubonga Bhengu | 274 episodes |
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Leleti Khumalo 2023: Is Sarafina Still Alive?
If you would like to know what Leleti Khumalo is up to today in 2023, you can check out her Instagram account.
Her username is @LeletiKhumalo.
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Is Leleti Khumalo Still Alive 2023?
Yes, Leleti Khumalo is still alive in 2023.
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About Leleti Khumalo Sarafina
Leleti Khumalo is a South African actress known for her leading role in the movie and stage play Sarafina! and for her roles in other films such as Hotel Rwanda, Yesterday and Invictus, as well as the soap opera Imbewu: The Seed where she plays Nokubonga “MaZulu” Bhengu.
Leleti Khumalo was born on March 30, 1970 in KwaMashu, South Africa.
She was previously married to Mbongeni Ngema, the writer of the multi-award-winning musical Sarafina!, who she married in 1992. Ngema wrote the lead character of Sarafina for Khumalo.
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Leleti Khumalo Facebook
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When Is Sarafina Playing On TV 2023?
“Sarafina!” aired on June 16, starting at 3:05 pm on e.tv, with repeats on eMovies on Friday and Saturday.
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