Thishiwe Ziqubu

Acting · Directing

Born August 5, 1985

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.

Filmography

• 2026Dread
• 2025Low Rider
• 2022The Fury — Zola
• Emoyeni — Director, Creative Producer, Creator
• 2016Wonder Boy for President — Mbali Sithole
• 2015Tell Me Sweet Something — Tshaka
• 2015While You Weren't Looking — Shado
• 2014Hard to Get — Skiets
• 2011Man on Ground — Zodwa