[1][2] He was promoted to the first team of Cape Town City in August 2020, during the postponed 2019-20 South African Premier Division campaign.
He then joined Chippa United and made his first-tier debut in the 2021-22 South African Premier Division.
[4] Mdunyelwa was called up for South Africa for the 2022 COSAFA Cup, where he made his international debut against Mozambique.
[6] During the consolation tournament, in the "plate semi final" against Madagascar, Mdunyelwa recorded an assist.
Rhulani Mokwena explained the need to have another right back in the squad alongside Khuliso Mudau, with a desire to play Thapelo Morena in another position.