Angel Ndlela (born September 1994) is a South African entrepreneur, singer, and television personality. She is best known as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD).
Aside from being a songstress, Ndlela is a businesswoman building her own empire. She is the founder and CEO of the Angel Ndlela Group, established in 2018. She won the Business Champion award at the Sebenza Women Awards in 2023.
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| Personal Details | |
| Name: | Nqobile Ndlela |
| Born: | September 1994 (age 31 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Howick, uMngeni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Education: | Industrial Organisational Psychology |
| Alma mater: | University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College |
| Occupation: | Entrepreneur, singer, and television personality |
| Known for: | The Real Housewives of Durban |
Early Life
Nqobile Ndlela was born in September 1994 in Howick, a town in the uMngeni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Her father is a taxi boss who owns various businesses.
Education
Angel holds an honours degree in Industrial Organisational Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College.
Career
After completing her studies, Angel worked for her father under her brother. She had sought work outside the business but didn’t get any. She acquired various skills and gained insight into the dynamics of how a business operates while working for her father.
Ndlela has used the knowledge to launch her own fashion line and construction company. She began designing and creating her own clothing, selling it through social media. Within the first two days of launching her, she received over 20 orders.
Angel formed her company, the Angel Ndlela Group, in 2018. It started out as a construction company and now has several subsidiaries, including AN Couture, Angel Ndlela Clothing Factory, a CTM, and the construction company.
Ndlela has also made television appearances. She made her debut in the reality TV series The Real Housewives of Durban on Showmax (season 4), along with Ameigh Thompson and Zama Ngcobo, and returned for season 5. She is the youngest cast member to join the reality show.
Angel has also ventured into music. She released her debut single, Uzongkhumbula, with TNS and Mpumi.
Person Life
Angel Ndlela was in a relationship with Blaq Diamond singer, Ndumiso Mdletshe, professionally known as Ndu Browns. She is currently in another relationship with a partner she says is supportive of her career and businesses.
In 2025, reality TV star Angel Ndlela celebrated her 31st birthday by giving back to her community. She visited Brynhill Primary School in Swayimana to donate school bags to the learners.
References
- Londiwe Xulu. “A new face on the Real Housewives of Durban reality show”. Witness.
- Ntombi Khulu. “Angel Ndlela on entrepreneurship and more – ‘The only person that will and can hold you back is you’”. TrueLOVE.
- Byrone Athman. “‘Any opportunity can be worthwhile’ — Angel”. News24.
- Mandisa Ntsinde. “TheRadar: Have You Met Singer, Songwriter & Producer, Angel Ndlela?”. Zkhiphani.
- Zintle Mdaka. “Angel Ndlela celebrates her 31st birthday by giving back”. Bona Magazine.
- Siya Tsewu. “RHOD’s Angel Ndlela defends herself”. News24.
- Nokuthula Ngcobo. “‘He was a nobody when we dated’: Blaq Diamond star Ndu Browns’ ex”. The South African.
- “uMngeni Local Municipality”. Wikipedia.
