Nomvelo Makhanya
Nomvelo Makhanya | |
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.jpg) Makhanya in 2026 | |
| Born | Nomvelo Makhanya 24 April 1996 Nkandla, South Africa |
| Other name | Mvelo Makhanya |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2012 2013–present |
| Known for | Scandal! I Am All Girls |
| Television | Scandal! |
| Children | None |
| Awards | SAFTA |
Nomvelo Makhanya (born 24 April 1996) is a South African Award winning actress and singer.[1] She is best known for her roles in the television serials Isibaya, Soul City and Scandal!. Now recently joined a Netflix film, I Am All Girls.
Personal life
She was born on 24 April 1996 at Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1] After a few years, she moved to Johannesburg with her parents.[2]
In 2016, she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. However, after several consultation sessions, she overcame the depression.[3] In January 2019, an alleged drunk driver crashed into Nomvelo's parked car.[4] In February 2019, she expressed her emotional message through social media, that she has been cyberbullied because of her head.[5]
Career
She joined the National School of Arts (NSA) in Braamfontein, Johannesburg under the guidance of her mother. Then she performed in the musical 'Sarafina' and thought to pursue as a professional artist. Later she joined several theater productions such as The Bald Prima Donn, African Reflections and Maybe This Time.[1] From 2016 - 2022, she played the role of 'Lindiwe Ngema', in the eTV drama series Scandal!.[6]
Activism
Makhanya is self described "mental health activist".[3]
Makhanya is closely affiliated with the Economic Freedom Fighters, a far-left political party in South Africa. She serves as the communications manager for the EFF Youth Command and hosts the party's official podcast.[7] She has also appeared in various promotional events and rallies.[8]
References
- 1 2 3 "Nomvelo Makhanya". briefly. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ "Her Mental Illness Doesn't Stop Her". magzter. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- 1 2 "Scandal! actress Nomvelo Makhanya on being cyberbullied: "I know I'm beautiful"". news24. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ "Driver crashes car into Scandal star Nomvelo Makhanya's wall". news24. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ "Nomvelo Makhanya's emotional plea after being cyberbullied because of her head". news24. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ "Scandal!'s Nunu Khumalo". zalebs. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ Economic Freedom Fighters (6 February 2026). EFF Podcast Ep 103 | In Conversation with Nomvelo Makhanya: Entertainment, & Political Awakening. Retrieved 31 July 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 31 July 2026.