Linda Mtoba's biography: pregnancy, age, husband, wedding, and career

Linda Mtoba is a South African actress who showcases riveting talent in the Mzansi Magic telenovelas she stars in. Her acting finesse laid the foundation for her success in premium entertainment. Read Linda Mtoba's biography to know her journey from Umlazi Township to her entry into the spotlight, her love life, and more.

Key takeaways about Linda Mtoba

• Linda is well known for starring in Isibaya and The River.
• Mtoba and her daughter were named the global brand ambassadors of Huggies in 2020.
• She is involved with several charities, including Dignity Dreams, which provides sanitary products to underprivileged girls in SA.
• Linda has also supported other causes, such as cancer awareness and education.

Linda Mtoba's profile summary

Linda Mtoba's biography

Linda Mtoba reigns as one of South Africa’s most luminous talents: an award-winning actress, a refined digital entrepreneur, and a stunning model.

Beyond this, Linda has flourished as a creator of sumptuous content, cultivating a substantial following of discerning social media enthusiasts.

Her innovative approach to digital media has won her awards and attracted collaborations with exclusive brands, establishing her as an influential figure in the digital landscape.

When was Linda Mtoba born?

The actress was born into an Xhosa family on 11 November 1991, in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

What is Linda Mtoba's age?

She is 33 years old (as of May 2025). The actress will hit 34 on 11 November 2025.

Who are Linda Mtoba's parents?

Linda credits all her success to her mother, Celiwe, and her siblings. The actress and her siblings were raised in Durban by their mother and grandparents. They would share the house with their aunt, Lihle, and her son.

Mtoba grew up speaking isiZulu and isiXhosa at home. She is often teased for speaking isiXhosa in a Zulu accent, but her sister believes that she is getting better.

Who are Linda Mtoba's siblings?

The actress has a younger sister named Athini Mtoba and a younger brother who is 8 years younger than her.

Linda Mtoba's relationship with her dad

Due to their father being absent, Linda became her younger brother’s disciplinarian and protector. Mtoba's father died when she was 13 years old, but a loving stepfather later on filled this gap. Speaking about her family, the actress told IOL magazine:

I grew up with a very strict single mother. She was the kind of mother who expected you in the house when the street lights went on. If you were not inside, she came outside to deal with you. As an adult, I understand why she was strict - she was just protecting me. Although she isn’t very strict with my younger brother.

There is an eight-year gap between my brother and I - and that is a lot, so I have always been like a second mother to him.

We have always been at different stages in our lives, so it’s not like other siblings who don’t have a huge age gap. I have always felt the need to protect him and make sure he’s okay, but I also set him straight when he is wrong because my mother often tells me to. Maybe she’s lost her mojo to be strict, or mothers just really do have a soft spot for their sons.

In February 2023, someone on X (Twitter) asked her:

When’s the first time you remember feeling heartbroken as a child?

Linda replied:

My dad not coming or even calling for my birthday. I waited all day for him and ran to the phone inside when it rang. My (mom) family had thrown me a party. Still, all I wanted was for him to come or at least care enough to call. He didn’t. Maybe I was 4.

My mom was only 23, having to deal with such, hectic. My mom was only 23, having to deal with such, hectic. Not only did he break her heart, but he did it to me too. And she was also just a baby nkosi yam.

The actress's stepfather gave her a glimpse of what a good, present father would be like. He adored her mother and loved Linda just as much. She said:

He was always there for me, and we still have a great relationship. We would go jogging together, he would bring me lunch at work, and we would go shopping together. It’s the love and time he had, never about how much money he had.

He always came home carrying something and was very affectionate with my mother. I knew I wanted that kind of relationship.

Linda Mtoba's relationship with her mum

The actress shared on Instagram in 2019 that she and her mum, Celiwe, grew closer than before when she became a mother. Growing up, Linda would get sound advice about life from her mum. She recalled in her interview with Nounouche:

My mother has always told me that because I have never had to work hard for my beauty, there must be something else that characterizes me. I acknowledge and appreciate that I am beautiful but it is not everything nor the only thing that I want attached to me.

I am layered. Looks can only take you so far, there has to be more. It (beauty) is a God-given gift, something I have never had to work for and should never be the only thing I lead with...

My mother did very well in raising me but there are things she could not do or events she could not attend. My mother was young when she had me, a single parent, she had to work and at that time she didn’t even have a car...

My mother was very honest with me about some of the challenges she faced being a single mother and I knew I wanted better for myself. Growing up, I longed for my father and I knew then that I wanted my child to grow up in a two-parent household...

Linda, her mum, and her daughter have graced several magazines, including the covers of Bona magazine in 2020. Additionally, the actress occasionally shares on social media images of the three spending time together.

For instance, she posted on 12 May 2024 a photo of the three of them snuggling close to each other on a bed and captioned:

Happy Mother's Day ❤️

The girl I made a mom and the girl that made me a mom - my world in pictures.

What did Linda Mtoba study?

She attended the University of Nairobi, where she obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology.

Career history

Linda Mtoba transformed from a vibrant local personality into a national icon of aspiration and grace. She was a teacher while studying marketing management part-time before becoming a sultry actress.

After graduating from university, she taught children from grades 1 to 5 IsiZulu for about a year. Linda never saw herself becoming an actress. She told News24 in March 2021:

I was studying marketing management and fell into teaching and decided to test the waters. I was teaching and really enjoying it and it would have been a career path that would have been next for me. I also believe that life sometimes comes at you, and you should follow your passion.

She was leading a normal life as a primary school teacher when a friend encouraged her to audition for a role on Isibaya. Mtoba never imagined she would land her breakout role, Ntombizama Ngwenya. Speaking candidly about her audition, she said:

My friend just sent me information on an open audition. I thought she was crazy because I had no interest in acting. I never saw myself on TV, so I didn’t take her seriously. She forced me to send my information, and the next day, I got a call back to audition in front of the casting directors.

After joining a long queue of other contenders, Linda almost considered ditching the entire thing.

There were professional performers, people who graduated from drama school. I was extremely intimidated and wanted to go, especially after speaking to some of the people and seeing their passion.

However, something in me told me to stay. I mean, I had gotten up very early that morning to be there. I always say that the answer will always be ‘no’ if you don’t ask, so I stayed and auditioned.

A week later, she received a call that changed her life forever. It is fascinating to know that Mtoba became an actress by chance. Being a naturally lively and bubbly character, her friends consider her to be dramatic, thus pushing her to audition for a role in Isibaya.

When did Linda Mtoba start acting?

Mtoba began acting in 2016 when she made her television debut in Mzansi Magic's Isibaya soap opera as Zama Ngwenya. The role enabled her to enter the spotlight in 2017.

The actress would later play in The River telenovela on 1Magic as Nomonde Dikana in 2018 and Lerato in Showmax's movie, One Night KwaMxolosi.

In 2023, Linda played the role of Nokwanda on Isifiso season 2 and joined Gagasi FM, a Durban-based radio station, as a radio presenter. In 2024, the actress played the lead role in the BET Africa telenovela Queendom as Ntandokayise Mthomben.

Mtoba hopes to be a part of more local productions and will undoubtedly play the assigned roles to her ultimate best. While she certainly misses teaching, she does not think of retreating into this as a full-time career. She still visits the school where she was previously employed.

Linda Mtoba's awards and nominations

Her natural talent and magnetic screen presence have garnered critical acclaim, industry accolades, and a devoted following of connoisseurs. Below are Mtoba's awards and nominations:

Who is Linda Mtoba's husband?

The actress is unmarried as of May 2025 but was married to radio personality Steven Meyer, also known as Stevovo, for six years. The couple was engaged when she shot to fame in 2017.

Linda and Steven used to live in Durban even while she worked in Johannesburg. He was very supportive of her career and would let her fly to Joburg to shoot her shows. At the beginning of her acting career, Steven would pay for her flights between Joburg and Durban.

In an interview with Nounouche, Linda revealed that she and her hubby first met at a nightclub. They later connected on Facebook and the rest became history.

The two dated for around six years before tying the knot. Mtoba shared how Meyer proposed to her, saying:

It was a random Sunday and it was very cloudy, it was just the two of us in our home in the most natural state. We were just canoodling in the bedroom and I just saw him taking out a ring, he took my hand and put a ring on it.

I had told him before that the day he decided to propose to me, it has to be natural and simple because we've done many romantic things before.

According to a publication by the Youthvillage, Linda and Steve had been together for 10 years when they celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary.

Who is Linda Mtoba's baby's father?

The actress and her ex-husband, Steven Meyer, have a daughter who they call 'Bean.' The girl was born in 2019. Images from Linda Mtoba's pregnancy photoshoots and an all-white-themed baby shower graced the Internet that year.

Linda Mtoba's wedding

Linda and Steven Meyer had a church wedding on 12 May 2017. Their white wedding was preceded by a traditional wedding. Black and white were the color themes for both ceremonies.

What happened to Linda Mtoba and her husband?

Linda Mtoba and Steven Meyer divorced in 2024 after allegations of Meyer's infidelity surfaced. Internet users alleged that Linda Mtoba's husband was having relations with University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) students.

After the couple had not been spotted in public together for a while, reports of their separation began in late 2023 with claims stating she had moved on with a wealthy businessman amid a pending divorce.

It was also reported that the businessman was spoiling Steven Meyer's wife with overseas trips, expensive handbags, and jewelry. Zimoja reached out to Linda in October 2023 to confirm the rumors, she referred them to her manager, Ntando Zikalala, who refused to comment on the allegations.

Months later, the actress took to X (Twitter), where she was candid about her struggles with healing after experiencing a heartbreak. She posted on 27 February 2024:

Dealing with heartbreak and loss all at once is a battle of healing and feeling.

Some days you wake up, the sun is shining, and the birds are chirping.

And then some days, most days, you battle to see the sun.

Having to beg your heart to hold on. Yazi uyincenge inhliziyo uzwe kahle that izonibulala nobabili.

Many X users took to the comment section to encourage her, as some assumed she was talking about her recent divorce from her husband.

Linda was one known to be happily married, according to her interview with TshisaLIVE in August 2017, where she said:

Being married has taught me so much about myself‚ just like my acting has. Every day, it feels like I am part of a brilliant love story. My marriage and my career are my core focus, and in both, I aim to grow more‚ learn more, and love more.

The actress also once credited Steven Meyer with helping heal her broken heart from an absentee father, saying watching him being a father to their daughter filled her heart with so much joy. She tweeted on 26 February 2023:

My husband, by virtue of being an amazing partner and an even better father, not knowingly has healed so much of my hurt. I often look at him, especially now with our daughter and I want to cry at just how perfect those moments are," she tweeted.

What is Linda Mtoba's net worth?

According to The City Celeb, Linda has accumulated an estimated net worth of $450,000 - $700,000 through her acting career, brand endorsements, and other ventures.

For instance, Linda was featured on the Glamour SA magazine cover and was also the brand ambassador of Huggies, Kelso, Edgars Beauty, Samsung, Vaseline, and Bernini.

In July 2021, she launched a kids' clothing line called Bean Wear. It features items such as ribbed cotton sets, fluffy jackets, joggers, and beanies for babies who are 6-24 months old.

What languages does Linda Mtoba speak?

Linda and her daughter speak English, isiZulu, and isiXhosa. The actress slammed people who insist on their children only learning English while they are not as eloquent in their native languages. She tweeted:

People often refer to me speaking to my child in isiZulu or isiXhosa (my language/home language) as 'teaching her', as if it’s not who she is too.

Linda Mtoba's social media

Linda considers herself a transparent person on social media. The actress is active on multiple platforms, where she shares snippets of her thoughts and daily life.

As of May 2025, her official Instagram page has 2 million followers, while her verified Facebook has over 711k followers. Linda Mtoba's X (Twitter) account has over 375k followers, while her TikTok has over 154k followers.

Fun facts about Linda Mtoba

• A man once offered Mtoba R100,000 to have a date with her.
• The actress enjoys shopping for exquisite clothing. Linda Mtoba's dresses are always elegant and thoughtfully matched to create an alluring ensemble.
• She enjoys traveling, and France is her favorite destination.
• She often walks her dogs and spends quality time with them.
• A daily slather of sunscreen keeps her skin lush and flawless.
• She describes herself as an outgoing and talkative person who loves human interactions.
• The teacher inside often comes out during her leisure time. You will find her talking and listening to people because she believes that sharing is cathartic.
• She also spends time interacting with children because they give her peace and joy.
• If Mtoba were not acting, she would choose to be a full-time mother.
• Mtoba stays true to her roots and currently resides in Durban North.

Linda Mtoba's biography reveals her authentic yet opulent nature, which continues to captivate hearts, enabling the actress to set the gold standard for elegance across South Africa and beyond. Linda still visits the school where she was previously employed. While she certainly misses teaching, she does not think of retreating into this as a full-time career.

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Source: Briefly News