- Khanya Mkangisa, a well-known South African media figure, generated excitement on social media after landing a role on Young, Famous & African
- Mkangisa follows in the footsteps of other South African celebrities, including Prince Kaybee, who also joined this season of the Netflix show
- Fans and South Africans expressed their thoughts in the comments regarding the actress’s participation in the series
Khanya Mkangisa, recognized from YoTV and The Queen, has been added to the lineup of Young Famous and African.
As a model and social media influencer, she becomes the newest addition to the successful reality television show, which has been renewed for another season.
Mkangisa is following the arrival of award-winning music producer Prince Kaybee in the current season of the Netflix series.
Entertainment analyst Phil Mphela announced via his X account on Saturday, 17 January 2026, about her inclusion in the show.
Public Response to Khanya’s New Role
ainzbhungane shared:
“Some I’m thinking that they’ve realised that drama raises viewership, especially in reality, and with the previous cast, most of the drama wasn’t necessarily dramatic, and sometimes it looked 2 forced and rehearsed. From what we’ve seen of Khanya, she has a dramatic personality.”
@Noma99177 replied:
“This show is never about young people, but about the famous and rich. Let’s not focus on their age, but the content they are giving us; it is a great show.”
@Zeal36744130 suggested:
“Add Mihlali too. She has a brand new business, a nice car, and is beautiful, or Boity. I know Diamond won’t know what to do, who to pick because he always feels compelled to.”
@_sophi_sticated remarked:
“They removed Nadia just to add Prince Kb and Khanya? Wow.”
@thandoz23 indicated:
“Welele, they should have added Dineo Ranaka, Dj Maphorisa, and Mawhoo.”
@lulushezi commented:
“They should rename this show to Youth, Endala, Famous, and African.”
@y_mangisa stated:
“Can they please wrap up this show, ingaphinde ibuye?” (It must not be renewed).
@degrace692091 said:
“Best choice ever, she’s incredible.”
@dmoney811 questioned:
“Why are they calling it Young, Famous and African because Khanya is hitting 40, and Zari Boss Lady 40-something?”
@yol8763 noted:
“Where are the young and famous in their 20s and early 30s? Bethuna Africa has plenty of these!”
@KARABO_FORREST said:
“It’s like they’re deliberately ignoring the ‘young’ part of the title.”
@herAngel00 observed:
“That show’s last season was giving acting. Agh, last season was a mess. First season was good.”
@chosenwani remarked:
“We thank God for the name change now ke sana, makes sense. The cast ke batho ba just famous and African.”
@lindzmlangeni expressed:
“They keep adding older people.”
@Tebogo_M21 added:
“Congratulations to her. At least she’s young.”
@kamo_mash concluded:
“Khanya is fitting right in with that cast and chaos.”
