David Dukas, a South African actor of great renown, hails from the humble mining town of Virginia, situated at the very heart of the country. Following his graduation from high school in 1988, David embarked upon a higher education journey, ultimately completing the prestigious National Higher Diploma in Acting at the esteemed Tswane University of Technology, formerly known as Pretoria Technikon's school of Performing Arts.
David's professional career began to take shape as an ad-hoc player for the renowned PACT (Performing Arts Council of Transvaal),a prominent institution that laid the foundation for his future success. In 1994, he made his television debut in South Africa's longest-running soap opera, Egoli - Place of Gold, a milestone that marked the beginning of a prolific career in both local and international co-productions.