Thishiwe Ziqubu

Biography

Thishiwe Ziqubu (born 5 August 1985) is a South African film director, writer and actor. She won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards for her portrayal of Tshaka in the romantic comedy Tell Me Sweet Something. In 2019, she directed episodes of MTV Shuga Down South.

Known For

Hard to Get

Low Rider

Tell Me Sweet Something

Wonder Boy for President

Man on Ground

The Fury

Dread

While You Weren't Looking

All Movies (8)

• Dread2026
• Low Rider2025
• The Fury2022 · as Zola
• Wonder Boy for President2016 · as Mbali Sithole
• While You Weren't Looking2015 · as Shado
• Tell Me Sweet Something2015 · as Tshaka
• Hard to Get2014 · as Skiets
• Man on Ground2011 · as Zodwa