Isibaya actress Amina Jack earns second UKZN degree in psychology
Amina Jack, who played Thokozani Zungu on Isibaya for eight seasons, completed her second University of KwaZulu-Natal degree in May 2026, according to Briefly News.
Actress Amina Jack, best known as Thokozani Zungu on Mzansi Magic’s Isibaya, added a second qualification to her name in May 2026, according to a profile published by Briefly News. She completed a BSocSci Honours in Psychology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
From child actress to graduate
Jack’s birth date is 2 December 2000, and she comes from Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. That makes her 25 years old at the moment. Briefly News reports that her family moved to Johannesburg in 2009.
Her first professional screen role came in 2010 in the SABC1 drama Zone 14. In 2013 she joined Isibaya as Thokozani Zungu and stayed with the telenovela until it ended in April 2021, after eight seasons. Briefly News notes that she told Drum Magazine in 2021 that she regarded the role as a blessing.
Her later credits include:
- Pearls of Wisdom, a Showmax drama (2021)
- Ma (2022)
- The Winning Ticket (2024)
Studying while filming
Alongside her acting, Jack enrolled at UKZN to study psychology. During Isibaya’s last season she made overnight trips from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg so she could be in class. She first graduated from UKZN in 2024 and is the first person in her family to earn a degree.
Her Honours degree in May 2026 is the second qualification she has earned there. Briefly News says she is now pausing her studies to build practical experience before she registers for a Master’s degree.
What we do not know
Jack has not announced what she will do next in her acting career since Isibaya ended. Briefly News also says her salary and net worth have never been confirmed by an official source, so figures that circulate online should be treated with caution. She is active on Instagram, where she had more than 200,000 followers as of November 2026.
What this means for readers
Jack’s path is a reminder that studying and working at the same time is possible, even with a demanding schedule. Many South Africans do the same through distance or part-time study. Anyone considering it can ask their institution about the options available.
This story is based on reporting by Briefly News.
