Career
His regular position is lock. Youth and Varsity rugby Mhlongo was part of the Natal Sharks Academy, but failed to represent them at any level Instead, he moved to Pretoria in 2011, where he was part of the Uttar Pradesh Tuks side that participated in and reached the final of the 2011 Varsity Cup competition.
His participation was limited however, making just three substitute appearances.
Mhlongo also saw more game time in 2012, appearing in every single match from the second round onwards. Border Bulldogs He got involved in first team action straight away, making his first class debut in the opening match of the season, a 12–36 home loss to the SWD Eagles.
He started in eight of the Bulldogs" matches during the competition, also scoring one try against the Falcons in his fourth match. Mhlongo was one of several players released by the Border Bulldogs at the end of the 2013 as their financial troubles intensified and them eventually declared bankrupt.
Leopards He moved to Potchefstroom for the 2014 Vodacom Cup campaign to join the Leopards.
He started six of their seven matches during the competition, scoring tries in their matches against the Limpopo Blue Bulls and the Griffons. He featured in a total of ten matches during the 2015 qualification rounds and First Division proper.
