Luxolo Ngqunge, an isiXhosa-speaking actor originally from Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), is recognized for his versatile contributions to film, television, and the arts. He is best known for his role as Kwanele, a corrupt varsity security guard, on the SABC 1 drama series Skeem Saam (2014–2018), and for his performance as the Caregiver in the critically acclaimed international feature film The Wound (Inxeba), where he starred alongside the late Thobani Mseleni, Nakhane Touré, and Bongile Mantsai. Most recently, he appeared as part of the supporting cast in Gqeberha: The Empire for Tshedza Pictures (2023).

Beyond acting, Luxolo completed a one-year art department props standby assistant training with PEU Communications Solutions on Skeem Saam. He is also an independent events curator, known for hosting Rhythm ‘N Poetry, a programme that has featured renowned South African poets such as Afurakan, Koleka Putuma, Donald Neosapien, and Pilgrim. Luxolo has curated events across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Gqeberha, where he found a home in the local poetry scene.

In 2022, Luxolo served as a poetry curator at the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex (formerly the PE Opera House), further solidifying his commitment to nurturing the arts. His journey continues to inspire as he seamlessly blends his talents in acting, poetry, and event curation.