Skhumba Hlophe, a South African comedian, radio presenter, and actor, gained recognition for his role as Bheki Zulu, the domineering mechanic father in the SABC1 sitcom "Thandeka's Diary." He's also notable for portraying Dlamini in the feature film "Taxi Ride" and its spin-off series. Skhumba emerged as a talent in the comedy scene, performing at events like the Soweto Comedy Festival and the Stand Up Zulu festival. He later joined the SABC1 talk show "Mzansi Insider" as a contributor. His career expanded with guest roles in shows like "Ses'Top La" and appearances on "Zaziwa." In 2017, he began hosting the SABC1 comedic talk show "Throwback Thursday," where he humorously revisits social media stories from the past week.