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.
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| Born | 6 April[1] KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
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| Education | Durban University of Technology |
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| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editShauwn 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.[2]
Career
editHer 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.[2]
Business
editShe started a construction company Zikhulise Group, which is Black-owned 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.[3][4]
In October 2019, she was announced as the president of Royal AM Football Club formerly known as Real Kings.[5]
Philanthropy
editShauwn Mkhize is considered to be a force for empowerment in black business and gives back to her community in and around KwaZulu-Natal through charity and bursary schemes. In January 2020, she worked with the Department of Sports, Arts & Culture to choose a school to donate to. She donated shoes and sanitary pads to Umlazi ComTech High School.[6] She is also a feminist and an activist for social change for the fight against gender-based violence against women and children as well as HIV and AIDS. To date, her philanthropic efforts have mainly been targeted at helping women and children in and around KwaZulu-Natal.[7] The 2020 Hollywood And African Prestigious Awards recognized her efforts and strides in both business and philanthropy and awarded her the Woman of the Year award.[8]
In April 2021, she collaborated with SABC 1's Expressions and the Department of Correctional Services for labour to build 20 houses for the underprivileged with the help of prison inmates.[9]
Television
editIn 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.[10] The show was awarded Best Reality TV Show at the 2020 Hollywood American Prestigious Awards.[11]
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.[12]
Social media
editIn 2020 she started to use social media and in eight months she gained over 1 million followers on Instagram.[13] Since then her fans and followers have given her the title of "mother of the nation".[14] In October 2020, she was nominated for Socialite of the Year and Fag Hag of the Year at the Feather Awards.[15]
Personal life
editShauwn Mkhize was married to Sbu Mpisane; they divorced in 2019. They had one son. Sbu Mpisane already had a daughter.[16]
Controversies
editMkhize has been convicted of fraud and in 2013 owed the South African Revenue Service (SARS) over R200 million.[17][18] In 2023, In May 2024, SARS obtained a provisional preservation order for a fleet of luxury vehicles in order to recoup R37 million taxes owed. However, Mkhize's security and armed guards refused to allow the order to be executed. In July 2024, an attempted assassination was carried out on advocate Coreth Naude as she left a tax enquiry into the affairs of Mkhize and her company, Royal AM Football Club.[19] The attempted assassination follows the 2023 assassination of Cloete Murray, who had worked with Naude on the tax inquiry into Mkhize's empire.[20]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2020 | Feather Awards | Socialite of the Year | Nominated[21] |
| Fag Hag of the Year | Nominated[21] | ||
| Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards | Women of the Year | Won[22] | |
| Best Reality TV Show | Won[23] | ||
| 2022 | 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards | Favourite personality | Nominated[24] |
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020–present | Kwa Mam’ Mkhize | Herself | Main cast |
| 2021–present | Uzalo | Herself | recurring role |
References
edit- ^ "WATCH: Shauwn Mkhize releases video in celebration of her birthday". iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b "It took me so long to be this happy: Shauwn Mkhize". timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "5 Things you need to know about SA's new reality star Shauwn Mkhize". all4women.co.za. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Club owner Andile Mpisane makes 'viral' Royal AM debut". News24. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Five Reasons Why Mam'Mkhize is Goals". mzansimagic.dstv.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Shauwn Mkhize hosts Power FM lunchtime talk show". iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Shauwn Mkhize does SA proud". The Star. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Shauwn Mkhize is building 20 homes for the needy with the help of inmates". heraldlive.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KWA MAM'MKHIZE!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize's reality show gets international nod". enca.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "SHAUWN MKHIZE JOINS UZALO!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Shauwn Mkhize compares the feeling of reaching 1M followers to 1st million at 21". iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Shauwn Mkhize shows her Instagram family love". iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Kwa Mam'Khize: Everything you need to know about Shauwn Mkhize's ex-husband". stories.showmax.com. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "The rise and fall of Shauwn and S'bu Mpisane, Durban's Teflon Couple". 11 February 2013.
- ^ "Court clips Shauwn Mkhize's financial wings over Sars debt".
- ^ Wicks, Kyle Cowan and Jeff. "SARS lawyer shot three times in assassination attempt". News24. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ Cowan, Jeff Wicks and Kyle. "SARS advocate Coreth Naudé survives emergency surgery after bullet tears through her neck and mouth". News24. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Shauwn Mkhize Reacts To Not Winning An Award At The 2020 Feather Awards". youthvillage.co.za. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Shauwn Mkhize walks away with two prestigious awards (and many outfits)". thesouthafrican.com. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Inside Shauwn Mkhize's HAPAWARDS-win celebration party". News24. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Shauwn Mkhize bags DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards nomination". iol.co.za. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.