Nandi Nyembe, was born on August 19, 1950, is a South African actress recognized for her roles in the sports drama Zone 14 and the television series Soul City.
FACTS ABOUT NANDI NYEMBE
- FULL NAME: Nandi Nyembe
- DATE OF BIRTH: August 19, 1950
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Klipton, Johannesburg, South Africa
- NATIONALITY: South African
- OCCUPATION: Actress
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Nandi Nyembe, born on August 19, 1950, is a South African actress recognized for her roles in the sports drama Zone 14 and the television series Soul City.
She was born in Kliptown, Johannesburg, and spent part of her youth in Botswana and East London, South Africa.
Due to the apartheid regime, she often found herself cast as a maid, which led to feelings of frustration and anger that motivated her involvement in protest theatre.
CAREER
Nyembe is famous for portraying Nandi Sibiya in Zone 14 and has also appeared in Yizo Yizo, Izoso Connexion, Reasonable Man, Saturday Night at the Palace, and Yesterday.
Additionally, she has made guest appearances on various TV shows, including Soul Buddyz, Hillside, Erfsondes, 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls, and The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.
Since 2014, she has been featured in productions such as Sticks and Stones, Isithunzi, Isibaya, The Road, Ashes to Ashes, and Isithembiso.
In September 2021, there were rumors circulating online about her death when her character was removed from the TV series House of Zwide.
PERSONAL LIFE
Nyembe, who is a mother and a sangoma, underwent her initiation at the age of 17 after experiencing a significant health issue related to her ability to communicate with spirits.
