Sibusiso Sipelele Madondo (born 19 December 1983), professionally known as Sibusiso Black Madondo, is a South African actor, director, and writer best known for playing Rex on etv’s Scandal, Abednego on Isthembiso, and others. In this article we will look into the thespian’s life and career in the film and television industry.
Biography of Sibusiso Black Madondo
| Full name: | Sibusiso Sipelele Madondo |
| Date of birth: | 19 December 1983 |
| Place of birth: | Meadowlands, Soweto, Gauteng |
| Education: | KwaMahlobo Secondary School |
| Height: | 1.76m |
| Occupation: | Actor, Director and Writer |
| Known for: | Rex Makhanda on etv Scandal, Eugene Moeketsi on Rhythm City, Abednego on Isithembiso |
| Spouse: | Unknown |
| Instagram: | @sibusisomadondo |
| Net worth: | $250,000 |
| Nationality: | South African |
1. Early life of Sibusiso Black Madondo
Sibusiso Sipelele Madondo was born December 19, 1983, in Meadowlands, Soweto, Gauteng. As of 2025, he is turning 42 years old. He attended local schools in Meadowlands, Soweto. However, growing up, Madondo was very naughty; he and his friends would steal from video machines.
This went on for a little bit in his early teens. But soon afterwards, he joined drama classes at the KwaMahlobo Secondary School. This took him off the streets, as he enjoyed acting more than stealing. So, after matriculating, he pursued acting.
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2. Education
After matriculating, Sibusiso Black Madondo, whose real full name is Sibusiso Sipelele Madondo, joined the Soyikwa Institute of African Theatre from 2003 to 2006. There he obtained his Diploma in Speech and Drama.
Moreover, according to more recent reports, Madondo is believed to have another postgraduate degree from the University of Johannesburg. This degree is believed to have been obtained much later, like in the mid- to late 2010s.
3. Personal life of Sibusiso Madondo
Sibusiso Madondo lost his mother a long time ago but posts about her every year on her birthday. His mother used to be a catholic priest and wore a white collar.
It’s unknown if Madondo has any siblings or if his father is still alive. Furthermore, Madondo has not revealed anything about his relationship status or if he has any children.
However, when that information becomes available, we will update this section. He got his name of Black from his notorious childhood when he used to steal from video machines. And it has stuck with him until now.
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4. Sibusiso Black Madondo’s Acting Career
Sibusiso Madondo started in theater, and he is very popular there. He was close friends with the late playwright Mncedisi Shabangu, who passed on in 2022. In terms of television, Madondo, also known as Black, got his first break in 2009 in a guest role on the SABC1 mystery drama Mtunzini.com.
After this, doors opened for him in the television space; he got another role as a prison warden in the etv anthology series, Ekasi: Our Stories. He then got other minor roles, like an appearance on Mzansi Magic’s Carper Boo & TT. After these, he landed a role on a bigger show, Rhythm City, as Eugene Moeketsi.
And this appearance opened doors for him, as he then got the role of Mgudluzi on the first season of Isibaya on Mzansi Magic. Then in August of 2015, in one of his most memorable roles ever, he got the role of Williams on Gold Diggers. The role was supposed to be short-lived, but his talents got him more than a hundred episodes.
Afterwards, he landed his other memorable role as Abednego on Isithembiso, a funny security guard at a university campus. Furthermore, he landed the role of Rex in February 2019 on etv Scandal. And it’s said that this was his first time being credited with his full name of Sibusiso Sipelele Madondo. However, since his return in 2025, he is now accredited as Sibusiso Black Madondo.
Filmography:
Film Career of Black Madondo
| Film | Role |
| The Last Fight (2022) | Role unspecified |
| Shaka iLembe (2023) | Role unspecified |
Television Career of Sibusiso Madondo
| Show | Role |
| Mtunzini.com (Season 3, 2009) | Guest Star |
| eKasi: Our Stories (Season 2, Episode 3, 2010) | Prison Warden |
| Boo & TT (Season 1, 2012) | Humphrey |
| Rhythm City (Season 1) | Eugene Moeketsi |
| Isibaya (Season 1) | Mgudluzi |
| Gold Diggers (Season 1) | Williams |
| The Alliance (Season 1) | Mortuary Assistant |
| Thola (Season 2) | Akani |
| Mamello (Season 2, 2016) | Warder |
| Isithembiso (Seasons 1–3, 2017–2019) | Abednego |
| Broken Vows (Season 1, 2018) | Young Mlungisi |
| Scandal! (Season 1, 2019) | Rex |
| The Estate (Seasons 1 & 3) | Enoch Mabuza |
| The River (Season 2) | Jackie |
| uZulu noMhlaba (Season 1) | Mfijoli |
| Outlaws (Season 1, 2023) | Mafafa |
| Queendom (Season 1) | Nyambose |
Net worth
Sibusiso Black Madondo has not publicly disclosed his net worth. However, various online sources estimate it to be between $100,000 and $500,000. These figures are speculative and based on his extensive career in South African television, film, and theater. His notable roles in productions such as Isithembiso, Isibaya, and Scandal! have contributed to his prominence in the entertainment industry.
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Height
As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding Sibusiso Black Madondo’s height. However, there are some sources that suggest that actor is about 1.76m tall. This height was established from how tall he looks in comparison to other actors whose heights are known.
Social media
Madondo maintains an active online presence to connect with fans and promote his work. On Instagram and Threads, he uses the handle @sibusisomadondo, where he shares updates, behind-the-scenes content, and motivational posts. He also has two Facebook pages under Sibusiso Madondo (Mr. Cool DJ) and Sibusiso Black Madondo, engaging over 5,000 followers. On Twitter (X), he goes by @madondosibusiso, though he is less active there.
