Sive Mabuya

Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani ( née Mabuya; born 26 April 1993) is a South African actress. She is best known for her roles as Mkabi in the Showmax historical drama Shaka iLembe, Zoleka in the Netflix series How to Ruin Love : The Proposal and Xolile in the e.tv soap opera Scandal!.

Early life and education Mabuya was born in Cape Town, and raised in East London, South Africa, alongside three siblings. She completed her secondary education with honours in stage and acting, and later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Theatre. In 2013, she relocated to Johannesburg to pursue a professional acting career.

Mabuya's other television appearances include Sober Companion (SABC3), Smoke & Mirrors, Easy Money, Housewives (alongside Renate Stuurman and Loyiso MacDonald) and Cobrizi.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

2018:Nominated - Best Actress in a Supporting Role , Africa Movie Academy Awards 2025:Nominated - Next Rated Female Movie Star of the Year, Africa Choice Awards (Nigeria)

Personal life Mabuya married Aphiwe Bukani on 1 May 2022. The couple welcomed their first child in September 2025.