South Africa is mourning the death of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, who passed away on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
Nyembe was 75.
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie, alongside the Nyembe family, announced the passing in a joint statement, saying: “It is with profound sorrow that the Nyembe Family, together with the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, announce the passing of one of South Africa’s most treasured icons of the arts, Mam’ Nandi Nyembe.”
The Nyembe family added: “Our hearts are broken as we share the loss of our beloved mother and grandmother, Nandi Nyembe. To the world, she was a gifted actress; to us, she was our everything. Her love, laughter, and strength will stay with us always. We are so grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support during this time,” stated Jabulani Nyembe, the grandson.
Nyembe became a household name through unforgettable roles like Sister Lizzie in Soul City, Nandi Sibiya in the soccer drama Zone 14, and most recently, MaGetty in Adulting on Showmax.
