Skhumba Biography: Awards, Children, Films, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Wife

Skhumbuzo “Skhumba” Hlophe is a South African stand-up comedian, actor, radio and TV presenter, and writer who began turning heads in Tembisa comedy circles before breaking into mainstream media.

He gained a wider following on Kaya FM in 2012 when his appearance in the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards caught station manager Greg Maluka’s attention—leading to his role as co-host on Thomas & Skhumba in the Morning.

He later expanded into television, with acting roles in Taxi Ride, Thandeka’s Diary, Netflix’s A Soweto Love Story, and hosting engagements on game shows and award ceremonies.

Profile

• Full name: Skhumbuzo Hlophe
• Nickname: Skhumba
• Date of birth: 31 August 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Tembisa, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Comedian, actor, radio presenter, TV presenter, writer
• Height: N/A
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Dibakiso Moloi (married 2011)
• Children: Three – Nikiwe (born 2007), Ali-Bongwe (born 2011), Sinakhokonke Reatile “Panther” Hlophe (born 19 February 2018)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Black South African
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Skhumba Hlophe was on born 31 August 1981 and is now at the age of 44 years old. He was raised in Tembisa, Gauteng. After failing school four times, he finally passed matric at age 22.

He worked for 13 years as a clerk—or “senior personnel officer”—with SAPS before beginning stand-up comedy at Caprivi in Tembisa. His first gigs were to small audiences of 20–50 people, which he steadily grew by persevering in local comedy clubs.

Personal Life

Skhumba married television producer Dibakiso Moloi in 2011. The couple’s first child, daughter Nikiwe, arrived in 2007 from an earlier relationship; they later welcomed son Ali-Bongwe in 2011 and another son, Sinakhokonke Reatile “Panther” Hlophe, on 19 February 2018.

Career

Skhumba began performing in Tembisa around 2010, earning nominations at the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards and a breakthrough in 2012 that led to Kaya FM’s annual cruise. He’s appeared at Soweto and Stand Up Zulu festivals, hosted Kaya FM’s Friday breakfast slot from 2017, and in May 2021 took over as co-host of “Thomas & Skhumba in the Morning.”

On television, he’s known for roles as Dlamini in Taxi Ride and Bheki Zulu in Thandeka’s Diary, and has hosted The Saturday Showdown (2022) on Mzansi Magic, co-hosted the SAFTAs in October 2024, and launched The Quantum Football Show on Showmax in mid-2024. His solo specials include #1stOfAll, As I Was Saying, and The Appointment (June 2025).

Awards

• Newcomer of the Year nomination – Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards 2013
• Comic of the Year – Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards 2017
• Flying Solo Award – Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards 2017

Net worth

Skhumba’s Hlophe estimated net worth is around $1 million, which reflects earnings from comedy tours, radio and TV hosting, acting roles, brand partnerships, and live events.

Social Media

• Instagram: @skhumba_official
• Twitter/X: @skhumba_official

Filmography

• Taxi Ride (feature film and series)
• Thandeka’s Diary (SABC1 sitcom)
• A Soweto Love Story (Netflix rom-com)