Minnie Dlamini is a South African television presenter, actress, and model best known for hosting the SABC 1 live-music show Live Amp from 2010.
She built a career across presenting, acting, sports broadcasting, and production, later founding her own production company, Beautiful Day Productions.
Who is Minnie Dlamini?
Minnie Dlamini, born Minenhle Dlamini, is one of South Africa’s most recognised media personalities.
She first gained national attention in 2010 when SABC 1 selected her to present Live Amp, the broadcaster’s popular Friday live-music show.
Over more than 15 years on screen, she has worked as a TV presenter, sports broadcaster, actress, and executive producer.
Her production company, Beautiful Day Productions, has delivered multiple shows and films for South African streaming and broadcast platforms.
She also co-hosted the Soccerzone sports programme on SABC 1, hosted major award ceremonies including the Metro FM Music Awards and the South African Film and Television Awards, and has appeared as a presenter for Miss South Africa.
In August 2026, Miss South Africa confirmed she would host the Miss SA 2026 Top 19 Announcement. Dlamini goes by the self-coined nickname “Africa’s Diamond.”
Early Life of Minnie Dlamini
Minnie Dlamini grew up in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, the daughter of Jabulani and Queen Dlamini.
Her family nicknamed her Minnie, a name that stayed with her as her public profile grew.
She has two brothers: her older brother Maphe Dlamini and her late younger brother Khosini Dlamini.
She attended Glenashley Preparatory School before moving to Northlands Girls’ High School in Durban North.
From a young age she showed a drive toward media and performance, and her family supported her ambitions.
Khosini, who became a pilot, sadly died in September 2019 after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm that left him on life support for 23 days.
To honour Khosini’s memory, Dlamini named her son Netha Makhosini after him.
Minnie Dlamini Age / Birthday
Minnie Dlamini is 36 years old as of 2026, born on 7 July 1990. Her zodiac sign is Cancer, a sign often linked with emotional depth and strong family bonds.
She celebrated her 36th birthday in Miami, Florida in July 2026.
Minnie Dlamini Ethnicity and Nationality
Dlamini is South African by nationality. She is of Black South African ethnicity, with her family roots in KwaZulu-Natal.
Her upbringing in Durban’s northern suburbs shaped her connection to South African culture and identity.
Minnie Dlamini Height and Weight
Dlamini stands at 5 ft 4 in (162.5 cm) tall. Her weight is reported at approximately 132 lbs (60 kg).
She maintains a slim but curvaceous physique and is frequently cited as one of South Africa’s style icons.
Minnie Dlamini Education
Dlamini attended Northlands Girls’ High School in Durban North. She later enrolled at the University of Cape Town, where she studied film, media, drama, and economics.
She left the university before graduating to pursue her television career, which began while she was still a student.
Her decision to leave university early proved pivotal: she secured her first presenting role while still studying in Cape Town.
Minnie Dlamini Career
Minnie Dlamini’s career spans television presenting, sports broadcasting, acting, and production.
She launched her on-screen career in 2010 and has remained a prominent figure in South African entertainment ever since.
By 2026, she added award-winning TV producer to her list of credits.
Early Career and Live Amp (2010–2012)
Dlamini made her debut screen appearance on 16 June 2010, presenting the LIVE show while covering South Africa’s Youth Day and World Cup celebrations.
That same year, SABC 1 selected her as the new presenter for Live Amp, the broadcaster’s Friday live-music show, which gave her a regular national platform.
She then co-hosted Mzansi Insider, an SABC 1 lifestyle show, building her presenting profile. In 2012, she resigned from the show to pursue acting full time.
In September 2011, the South African clothing retailer LEGit announced Dlamini as its new brand ambassador, launching a fashion range called the Minnie-Series.
She earned her first million from that partnership, making her one of the youngest South African celebrities to reach that milestone.
Sports Broadcasting and Acting (2013–2018)
In 2013, Dlamini switched to sports broadcasting, co-hosting Soccerzone alongside presenter Thomas Mlambo on SABC 1.
She remained with the show until 2016, when SABC 1 changed the show’s format. During this period she also built her acting credits.
In 2010, she made a guest appearance in the SABC 1 soap Generations, playing the role of Miranda.
She then took on the lead role of Zintle Lebone in the soap The Wild and later played Nosipho Bogatsu in Rockville.
She co-hosted several major award ceremonies during these years, including the 14th Metro FM Music Awards, the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards, the PSL Awards, and the South African Film and Television Awards.
In 2014, Dlamini founded the Minnie Dlamini Foundation, a charity aimed at helping young South African girls access quality education.
In July 2015, she announced via Twitter that her foundation would sponsor 29 students with their university fees.
Beautiful Day Productions and Recent Work (2019–Present)
In 2019, Dlamini launched MD, a skincare range sold through Clicks stores across South Africa.
That same year, she and her then-husband Quinton Jones documented their wedding journey in the Vuzu Amp three-part docu-series Minnie Dlamini: Becoming Mrs Jones, which became the highest-rated show in Vuzu Amp history at the time of its premiere in October 2017.
Beautiful Day Productions, the production company she co-founded, delivered the Showmax show Goodbye Gogo and films including No Love Lost.
In 2023, she acted in the South African film The Honeymoon alongside Kajal Bagwandeen and Tumi Morake.
In April 2025, she executive produced Club Bangers, a music show for Channel O.
That show earned her the Entertainment TV Producer of the Year award at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards, which she collected in August 2026.
She also co-hosted the AFCON Daily Show in early 2026 through her Coca-Cola South Africa partnership.
In August 2026, Miss South Africa confirmed Dlamini as the host of the Miss SA 2026 Top 19 Announcement, which streamed live on the Miss SA YouTube channel.
Minnie Dlamini Awards and Recognition
- Entertainment TV Producer of the Year, Basadi in Music Awards (2026) — for Club Bangers on Channel O
- Co-host, Miss South Africa beauty pageant (multiple years)
- Co-host, Metro FM Music Awards (14th edition)
- Co-host, Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (2016)
- Co-host, South African Film and Television Awards (multiple years)
Minnie Dlamini Brand Endorsements
Dlamini has held several high-profile brand partnerships over the course of her career.
Her first major deal was with LEGit clothing in 2011, which produced the Minnie-Series fashion range.
In 2026, she partnered with Coca-Cola South Africa in connection with the FIFA World Cup coverage and the AFCON Daily Show.
Beautiful Day Productions has also been listed as a demonstrated partner in her influencer profile.
Minnie Dlamini Divorce
Minnie Dlamini married American television producer Quinton Jones in a traditional ceremony on 8 July 2017 in Glenn Hills, Durban North.
The couple held a white wedding on 16 September 2017, with exclusive coverage rights sold to Multichoice for R6 million.
They documented the lead-up to and aftermath of their nuptials in Minnie Dlamini: Becoming Mrs Jones, a three-part docu-series that aired on Vuzu Amp via DStv in October 2017.
The premiere episode became the highest-rated show in Vuzu Amp history.
In February 2022, the couple announced via a joint statement on Instagram that they had filed for divorce after four years of marriage.
Their statement noted that months of separation and consultations with family and a counsellor had led them to the decision.
They confirmed they would remain friends, business partners, and co-parents to their son. The divorce was finalised in 2022.
Minnie Dlamini Children
Minnie Dlamini and Quinton Jones welcomed their son, Netha Makhosini Jones, on 12 November 2020.
The boy’s middle name, Makhosini, honours her late younger brother Khosini, who died in 2019.
Dlamini has spoken openly about raising Netha as a single parent following the divorce.
In 2025, she reflected on her son’s role in her life, saying he gave her world back after the loss of her brother. Netha turned six in November 2026.
Minnie Dlamini Net Worth
Minnie Dlamini’s estimated net worth is $4 million as of 2026. Her income comes from television presenting, acting, executive production, brand endorsements, and her MD skincare range.
Her early earnings included a landmark deal with LEGit clothing in 2011, which she has credited as the moment she earned her first million.
Since then, her income streams have grown through Beautiful Day Productions and high-profile brand deals.
Brand Deals and Endorsements
Dlamini has commanded multi-platform brand partnerships over her 16-year career.
Her 2026 Coca-Cola South Africa partnership, tied to the FIFA World Cup and the AFCON Daily Show, reflects the tier of brand access she holds.
Industry estimates for South African mega influencers at her follower level put single Instagram post rates in the range of R1 million ($62,000 USD) and above.
Production and Acting Income
Beautiful Day Productions has delivered content for Showmax, Channel O, and other South African platforms.
As executive producer on Club Bangers, which premiered in April 2025 and won her the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards, her behind-the-camera income stream has grown alongside her on-screen work.
Her acting credits across Generations, The Wild, Rockville, and The Honeymoon have also contributed to her overall earnings.
Minnie Dlamini Social Media
Dlamini is active across multiple social media platforms. On Instagram she uses the handle @minniedlamini, where she posts content related to her television work, personal life, and brand partnerships.
On X (formerly Twitter) she posts as @MinnieDlamini.
She has used both platforms to address public issues, including cyberbullying, and to share personal milestones and tributes to her late brother.
Conclusion
Minnie Dlamini moved from a student presenter at UCT to one of South Africa’s most versatile entertainment figures in a career that now spans presenting, acting, production, business, and philanthropy.
Her 2026 Basadi in Music Award for Entertainment TV Producer of the Year marked a new phase, placing her firmly on both sides of the camera at the same time.