History: The surname Makhanya is common among the Nguni-speaking peoples of Southern Africa, particularly the Zulu and Swazi communities. It signifies a connection to the Makhanya lineage. Notable individuals with this surname include:

  • Thulani Makhanya: A South African footballer born in 1990, known for his skills as a midfielder.

Popular people from Makhanya last name

Nokuthula Makhanya (Legal/Finance)
Junior Analyst at Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Holds Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from University of South Africa and Bachelor of Commerce from University of the Witwatersrand. Experience as Liability Claims Technician at Guardrisk and specialist in third party liability claims, data analysis, and financial consolidation. Holds Regulatory Exam qualification in Insurance from Moonstone Business School of Excellence.