Actress Hope Mbhele Signs with Rebelle Management

SOUTH AFRICA — August 2023

Rebelle Management South Africa has signed actress, presenter and sportscaster Hope Mbhele to its talent roster during Women’s Month.

Known as the “Zulu girl with some power,” Mbhele joins stars like Lunathi Mampofu and Thando Thabethe in the agency’s Film & TV division.

Her acting credits include lead roles in Showmax’s No Love Lost and appearances in Shaka: iLembe, Umkhokha, Goodbye Gogo, uThando Lwethu (Netflix), and SABC1’s Uzalo (Rebelle Management statement).

Mbhele has hosted major events including the South African Music Awards, DStv M-VCA Awards, and provincial sports awards. She previously worked on radio at Gagasi FM and Metro FM.

About the partnership, Mbhele said: “Joining Rebelle Management is an exciting next step for me. This partnership gives me the platform to grow creatively and professionally, and to explore new opportunities in acting, broadcasting, and media. I look forward to connecting with audiences across South Africa and the continent in even more meaningful ways. What makes this moment even more special is joining a woman-led agency during Women’s Month. It feels powerful to stand with women who are leading, creating in, and shaping the industry.”

Rebelle founder Tanisha Colon-Bibb stated: “Hope is a remarkable talent. Her career reflects a rare combination of versatility, professionalism, and relatability. She’s equally at home in front of a camera or a live audience, and her range across acting, broadcasting, and hosting makes her a unique asset to our Film & TV division.”

Colon-Bibb added: “Beyond her impressive portfolio, what stands out is Hope’s ability to resonate with audiences across the country. She’s a true role model and a trailblazer, and we are excited to support her as she expands her presence across South Africa and the continent.”