Linda Majola Biography: Films, Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Sister, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Recipes

Linda Majola is a South African actor and trained chef who rose to prominence with his performance as Langa, a young queer man confronting homophobia, in Showmax’s telenovela The Wife.

His authentic approach to the role resonated with audiences who followed his journey from TikTok content creator to television star.

Profile

• Full name: Linda Majola
• Date of birth: 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Bonela, Durban
• State of origin: KwaZulu‑Natal
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Actor and chef
• Height: N/A
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One older sister
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Black African
• Net worth: R500,000

Early Life and Education

Linda Majola is now 29 years old and was born in 1996 in Bonela, a township in Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal. While specific information about his parents and siblings has not been made public, Linda has credited his sister for supporting him through periods of loneliness during his childhood, when he felt misunderstood by his peers.  

He completed his secondary education in Durban before enrolling at the Durban University of Technology. There, he studied Catering Management and graduated with cum laude honours.

Personal Life

Linda Majola identifies as queer and has spoken openly about the challenges of growing up with a non‑conforming identity in a conservative environment. He has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships or marriages.

Career

After university, Linda worked as a chef, including a stint at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton. In 2020, he launched The Humble Café, a food truck in Durban’s Bonela area. During the COVID-19 lockdown, he began creating cooking and lifestyle videos on TikTok and Instagram, which quickly gained viral popularity.  

His online popularity led to an audition and eventual casting as Langa, the twin brother of the main character in Showmax’s The Wife in 2021. His portrayal drew praise for its sincerity and depth.  

Building on his momentum, he became the host of SABC1’s cooking programme The Wedding Chef. In 2023, he joined the soap opera Uzalo, playing Mzamo Shezi, an influencer navigating rural life and prejudice.  

Net Worth

Linda Majola’s estimated net worth is R500,000. This wealth has been accumulated through his acting earnings from The Wife and Uzalo, hosting duties on The Wedding Chef, his culinary enterprise, and income from social media content.  

Social Media

• Instagram: @lindah_majola
• TikTok: @lindah_majola

Filmography

• The Wife Uzalo
• The Wedding Chef