Tinah Mnumzana (born 1967) is a South African actress and poet. Many who watch the Mzansi Magic telenovela The River know her as Flora. She looks young for her age and always entertains viewers with every role she plays.
Many sit judiciously each time she appears on the screen. She is a multifaced personality with several talents. Apart from acting, she is a drama teacher, motivational speaker, playwright, life coach, and theatre director.
Many rape victims found the motivation and strength to move on after hearing about Tinah’s experiences. She has helped many victims for years, encouraging them to move on.
With many bitter experiences in life that affected her home, marriage, and career, she found the strength to move on.
Early Life
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| Full Name: | Tinah Arcia Mnumzana |
| Born: | 1967 (age 55 years) |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Parents: | Kedisaletsi Mnumzana |
| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Actress • poet |
| Known for: | Flora in The River |
| Net Worth: | US$100,000 |
Tinah Mnumzana was born in 1967 in South Africa to the family Kedisaletsi Mnumzana. She grew up with many bitter occurrences.
Her cousin raped her twice, but her close friend Pamela Nomvete helped her heal. In an interview, she revealed that she forgave everyone who wronged her.
Career
Tinah is a poet and actress best known for appearing in many local soap operas like Isidingo and Scandals. She is widely known as Flora in the Mzansi Magic soap opera The River appearing first appeared in season one. She plays a domestic worker Flora whose boss Lindiwe murdered her gay son, Happy.
In the SABC1 political thriller television series Ihawu le Sizwe, she starred as Silindile Mahlangu. She featured in many television series like Muvhango, Natural Rhythms, Crossover, Mtunzini.com, and Nna Sajene Kokobela.
Mnumzana has featured in many films like Beat the Drum, There Are No Angels Here, Greener Grass, Machine Gun, and others. She has also appeared in many theater productions like Martin Koboekae, Jerry Mofokeng, Joyce Levinson, and Arthur Molepo.
With many years of entertainment, she was a nominee for an FNB Vita Award for Best Supporting Actor for Maru. She bagged The Diary and Dance Kopano.
Personal Life
Tinah Mnumzana married her long-time lover in 1992, but their union lasted three years. She is a proud mother of two children named Bokang Mnumzana and Nonkululeko Mnumzana. Her children are in their 20s.
Mnumzana became ordained as a preacher in May 2016. She also disclosed that her pastor had warned her to follow the will and command of God or risk losing everything.
Failing to answer her call early made her lose her husband and fortune.
Rape Survivor
Tinah had a series of bitter experiences as a teenage girl. A family member raped her twice when she was thirteen years old, and the shame it caused her dissuaded her from telling her mother.
She has moved on thanks to her close friend Pamela Nomvete who was there for her. In an interview, Tinah says she has forgiven those that wronged her.
Another attack was in her place of work in a Soweto-based school when a stranger tried rapping her. Students and her colleagues who heard her scream ran to her rescue.
House
In 2003, Tinah Mnumzana bought a house for her and her children in Xavier Reef, Johannesburg. However, she lost the beautiful structure to creditors. She reportedly paid for the house in 2005.
Social Media
Tinah Mnumzana has gained a following of people who her experiences inspire. She is a veteran actress recognized not only in South Africa but globally.
Tinah Arcia Mnumzana profile on Instagram is @tinah_mnumzana. Her Twitter handle is @MnumzanaTinah.
Net Worth
Tinah Mnumzana amassed a fortune estimated at close to US$100,00. She featured in the American adventure series Black Sail.
Filmography
| TV Shows | Roles |
|---|---|
| 7de Laan | Guest Star |
| Ashes to Ashes | Mantsho |
| Muvhango | Guest Star |
| Zero Tolerance | Tryphina Moyo |
| The River | Flora |
| The Docket | Guest Star |
| Soul City | Guest Star |
| Scandal! | Constance |
| The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency | Patricia’s Mother |
| Saints and Sinners | Mbali |
| Mtunzini.com | Guest Star |
| Noah’s Ark | Precious/Domestic |
| Ihawu | Silindile Mahlangu |
| Identity | Mayor Stella Hlongwane |
| Jozi-H | Glinda Valimbe |
| Isidingo | Florence |
| Gold Diggers | Dikeledi |
| Feast of the Uninvited | Siena |
| Ga Re Dumele | Tapi |
| Erfsondes | Miriam |
| Black Sails | Ruth |
| Dit Wat Stom Is | Guest Star |
| Diamond City | Pearl’s Mother |
| Easy Money | Naledi |
| ER | Salma |
How old is Tinah from The River?
Tinah Mnumzana was born in South Africa. The veteran actress is 55 years old as of 2022. She is a mother of two children, a son Bokang and a daughter Nonkululeko.
Who is Tinah Mnumzana?
Tinah Mnumzana is a South African actress, mother, actor, motivational speaker, acting coach, and poet. She appeared in many television series such as Ashes to Ashes as Mantsho and Identity as Mayor Stella Hlongwane,
Who plays Flora in the river?
Tinah Mnumzana plays Flora, a domestic worker, and mother of the gay son, Happy. Her boss Lindiwe murdered her son Happy for trying to blackmail him. Flora doesn’t believe her boss can do wrong.