Nandi Nyembe


Nandi Nyembe is a South African actress known for her roles in the sports drama Zone 14, and Soul City.

Early Life

Nyembe was born in Kliptown, Johannesburg, in 1950, also stayed in various places, like Botswana and East London, South Africa when she was young. Nyembe has shared how she used to always be cast as a maid in auditions, because of the apartheid regime. In an interview with Bona Magazine she said:

Career

Nyembe is known for playing Nandi Sibiya from 1 until 2012 on Zone 14.She also portrayed the character of Lily on SABC 1 hit teen-drama Yizo Yizo, and the leading character in the SABC 1 sitcom Izoso Connexion, from.She acted in feature films, including Reasonable Man, Saturday Night at the Palace and supporting actress in Yesterday, in 2004.
In 2007 she appeared in the drama series Jacob's Cross, playing the role of Thembe Makhubu. In addition, Nyembe has appeared as a guest in episodes of dozens primetime series including Soul Buddyz,Hillside, Erfsondes, 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls and a guest starring role in The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

2014-present

In 2006. She also starred in an episode of SABC1 drama series Sticks and Stones, Nyembe has also been a cast member on several television shows, including Mzansi Magic's Isithunzi, Isibaya and The Road for two seasons. In 2016, she was cast in the e.tv drama series Ashes to Ashes. In 2017,Nyembe joined the cast of Mzansi Magic Isithembiso Dolly.

Personal life

Nyembe has an one daughter Nyembe practiced sangoma, she had her sangoma initiation when she was only 17, Before knowing she was a sangoma she suffered a serious illness, as a result of being able to connect with the spirits of people who died on the road.In addition she told Time Lives Magazine about the illness.
Nyembe daughter also practices sangoma, though she has stopped.

Filmography

Television

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2001South African Film and Television AwardsBest Supporting Actress – TV Soap/TelenovelaAshes to Ashes