Lindiwe Dikana

Lindiwe Dikana
The River character
Portrayed bySindi Dlathu
Duration6 years
First appearance2018 (as of season 1)
Last appearance2024(as of Season 6 finale)
Appears on
  • Season 4 & season 6 of The Queen
  • Season 2 of The Republic
Created by
  • Phuthi Makwera
  • Gedion Beyon
Spin-off
appearances
Wura(Nigerian Showmax Series)
Crossover
appearances
In-universe information
Occupation
Owner(s)Khanyisa Diamonds
FamilyDikana Family
MotherThandeka Dlamini played by Thembi Jones
SiblingsNolwazi Dlamini played by Slindile Nodangala
SistersVeronica Dlamini played by Ferry Jele
SpouseZweli Dikana played by Hlomla Dandala (Divorced as of season 5 finale)
HusbandBangizwe Zwane played by Siyabonga Thwala (married as of season 6)
Children6(including Zolani Dlamini played by Lawrence Maleka)
SonsAndile Dikana-Sibiya played by Lunga Mofokeng
Daughters
  • Itumeleng "Tumi"Dlomo played by Larona Moagi (died as of season 3 finale)
  • Mbalenhle"Mbali"Dikana played by Zenokuhle Maseko (died as of season 2 finale)
Stepchildren2
Stepsons
  • Ndumiso Zwane played by Lucky Kunene
Stepdaughters
Grandchildren2
GrandsonsEnzo Dikana (Andile Dikana-Sibiya'son)
GranddaughtersZanothando Dlamini (Zolani Dlamini and Khwezi Hlophe's daughter) Mbalenhle Dlamini (Zolani & Emma Dlamini's daughter)[died as of season 4)
NiecesZolani Dlamini played by Lawrence Maleka
Other relativesHarriet Khoza played by Connie Ferguson( Cousin Twice Removed)

Lindiwe Dlamini formerly Zwane also known as Lindiwe Dikana is a fictional TV Character portrayed by Sindi Dlathu on 1Magic telenovela The River. The character has received widespread acclaim and Dlathu has been praised for her portrayal of the character and has received a SAFTA Award for Best Actress in a telenovela in 2020 and 2021.