Aphelele Shezi (born 2002) is a South African Actor and musician. He is best known for playing the role of Mthokozisi Modise in Mzansi Magic drama series Champions.
Biography: Aphelele Shezi 
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Full Name: Aphelele Shezi |
Place of Birth: uMlazi, KwaZulu Natal province |
Date of Birth: 2002 (Age - 24) |
Occupation: Actor, Musician |
Known For: eGagagasini Amalanga Awafani |
Nationality: South African |
Early Life and education
Aphelele Shezi was born in 2002 in uMlazi in KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa. Growing up, Aphelele had a strong bond with his mother and siblings which helped him portray emotional roles later as an actor. He studied Drama at the Durban University of Technology (DUT).
Acting Career of Aphelele Shezi
Aphelele made his debut in acting in 2023 when he played the role of Mbuso in MTV Shuga. In 2024 he landed his next role in television when he was casted as Pino on Showmax drama Chrismas Clothes. That same year in August, he bagged a role on Mzansi Magic telenovela Champions. He played the role of Mthokozisi, a gay character whose homophobic father hated his queer identity.
He also played a supporting role of Tshepo in Mzansi Magic drama series Code 13 since 2024. In 2025 he played a supporting role of Zakhele in the SABC1 drama series Amalanga Awafani. Then in 2025 he played the role of Njabulo, an aspiring musician who was part of a trio music band Truth or Dare, in e.tv drama series eGagasini – Waves Of Change. The character whose father is Qedusizi Mtshali (Mduduzi Nombela) is meant to inspire upcoming musicians on their journey to success.
Personal Life
Aphelele is not very tall based on South African average height as he stand at 1.55m tall according to Star Quality Agency. He also keeps his personal life private and focuses on posting about his career on his instagram.
Filmography
Television
- (2026) eGagasini: Waves of change – Njabulo – e.TV
- (2025) Amalanga Awafani-Support-Zakhele-SABC 1
- (2024) Code 13 – Support-Tshepo- Mzansi Magic
- (2024) Champions – Support- Mthokozisi-Mzansi Magic
- (2024) Christmas Clothes – Support -Pino- Showmax
- (2023) MTV Shuga-Support-Mbuso- BET
References |
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| 1. | eGagasini star inspires ekasi boys! – By Andiswa Ngenyane on 06 July 2026 | Daily Sun (snl24.com) |
| 2. | Aphelele Shezi star quality profile | starquality.co.za |
| 3. | Aphelele Shezi reflects on his LGBTQ+ representation, advocacy on Champions – By Nompumelelo Magagula on 31 Oct 2024 | City Press (news24.com) |
| 4. | Aphelele’s instagram | instagram.com |