Minnie Dlamini is a South African television personality, actor, media personality, host, on-air personality, model, and social media star. She became the new presenter for the SABC 1 Friday live-music show Live Amp in 2010 and has also been a part of various other projects which include the likes of Generations, The Honeymoon, Rockville, The Wild, The Dan Nicholl Show, Becoming Mrs. Jones, E! News Africa Specials, Our Perfect Wedding, Tropika Island of Treasure, and HomeGround.
Born Name
Minenhle Dlamini
Nick Name
Minnie
Minnie Dlamini as seen while taking a selfie in June 2023 (Minnie Dlamini / Instagram)
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Residence
Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality
Education
Minnie Dlamini studied at Northlands Girls’ High School (NGHS), an all-girls school located in the suburb of Durban North, South Africa. After that, she got enrolled at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and studied film, media, drama, and economics.
Occupation
Television Personality, Actor, Media Personality, Host, On-air Personality, Model, Social Media Star
Minnie Dlamini in April 2023 (Minnie Dlamini / Instagram)
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Minnie Dlamini has dated –
Quinton Jones (2017-2022) – She tied the knot with Quinton Jones in a traditional marriage on July 8, 2017, in Glenn Hills, Durban North. After that, they had a white wedding on September 16, 2017, with exclusive coverage rights sold to Multichoice for R6-million. The first episode of Minnie Dlamini: Becoming Mrs Jones (a 3-part reality docu-series that documented her pre-wedding and post-wedding journey) debuted on October 13, 2017, through Vuzu Amp on DStv. On October 19, it was announced by VuzuTV via Twitter that the premiere episode of the show became the highest-rated show in Vuzu Amp history. The couple was blessed with a son named Netha Makhosini Jones in 2021. After 4 years of marriage, Minnie Dlamini and Quinton Jones filed for divorce in early 2022. One of the reasons for the divorce was speculated as her alleged cheating with businessperson Edwin Sodi.
Edwin Sodi – It was RUMORed that she had a fling with businessperson Edwin Sodi while she was married to Quinton Jones.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Pouty lips
Curvy physique
Brand Endorsements
Through social media, Minnie Dlamini has either endorsed or promoted brands such as Huawei Mobile South Africa, Pretty in Pink, etc.
She has also served as a brand ambassador for the South African department store Legit.
Minnie Dlamini as seen while posing for a picture in April 2023 (Minnie Dlamini / Instagram)
Minnie Dlamini Facts
She made her acting appearance by guest appearing as Miranda in Generations in 2010.
In 2013, Minnie Dlamini was cast as Nosipho Bogatsu in the soap opera Rockville. It stars Connie Ferguson, Shona Ferguson, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, Gail Mabalane, Thembsie Matu, Brenda Ngxoli, Lehasa Moloi, Siyabonga Shibe, and Thuli Phongolo.
She founded the Minnie Dlamini Foundation (a charity organization that aims at helping young South African girls have access to good education) in 2014. It was then announced via Twitter on July 15, 2015, that the foundation would be sponsoring 29 students with their university fees.
Throughout her career, she has co-hosted a number of local and international award ceremonies including the 14th Metro FM Music Awards, the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, the PSL Awards, and the South African Film and Television Awards.
Minnie Dlamini brought to life the character of Lu in the adventure comedy film The Honeymoon in 2023.
