Nambitha Ben-Mazwi

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi (born 1 December 1988)[1] is a South African actress, television presenter, radio host and entrepreneur.[2][3] She is known for her roles in the international drama series King Shaka,[4] Netflix film Happiness Ever After, alongside Renate Stuurman, Xolile Tshabalala, Khanyi Mbau and Rami Chuene[5] and South African television series such as The Queen and Scandal![6]

Personal life

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi was born on 1 December 1988 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.[7] She attended Collegiate Girls' High School beofore earning an Honours degree in Business Science from the University of Cape Town (UCT).[7]

Career

As a businesswoman

Ben-Mazwi founded the media company NambithaBM Media.[8]

As a brand ambassador

She has served as a Global Citizen Ambassador,a United Nations Equal Education Ambassador and a Brand South Africa Ambassador. In 2020, she appeared in Beyonce 's visual album Black is King.[8][9]

As a TV host

Ben-Mazwi served as an MC during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and co-hosted the BrightRock Players Choice Awards in 2021 on SuperSport Channels 201 and 211.[10]

As an actress

Ben-Mazwi is related to the late Winston Ntshona, a South African theatre performer, playwright, actor and Tony Award winner[11] whom she has cited as an early influence on her interest in the arts. She joined the Eastern Cape Children's Choir at age 12 and performed in several musical and theatrical productions.[3]

Her television debut role was while she was a student at the University of Cape Town, in the television series Doubt, where she played the role of Unathi Mweli. She later appeared in Diamond City, Scandal!, Broken Vows and the Netflix anthology series Black Mirror.[3]

In 2022, she starred in a South African television series Savage Beauty as Linda Bhengu.[6] Her performance earned her recognition, including the Global NFTSA Award for Best Actress for her roles in Savage Beauty and Empini.[12] Prior to this she appeared in Madiba (2017), Scandal! (2017), Diamond City (2018–2019), How to Ruin Christmas (2020), Dead Places (2021), Happiness Ever After (2021) and The Estate (2021).[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Type Ref
2016 Black Mirror Nambitha Ben-Wazi Television Series [6]
2017 Madiba Nambitha Ben-Wazi MiniSeries
2017 Scandal! Shado Television Series
2018–2019 Diamond City Benathi Television Series
2020 How To Ruin Christmas Refiloe Television Series
2020 The Queen Shaueesha Television Series
2021 Dead Places Angela Television Series
2021 Happiness Ever After Zimkitha Film
2021 The Estate Gigi Thethani Television Series
2022–2024 Savage Beauty Linda Bhengu Television Series [13]
2024–2025 Empini Ndoni Themba Television Series [14]

Theatre works

Source:[15]

  • Cinderella
  • Cabaret
  • The Promise
  • Gilbert & Sullivan Memoirs
  • The King and I
  • The Mikado
  • The Way

Awards and recognition

Source:[16]

  • Glamour Woman of the Year (2016)
  • Woman of Wonder (2020)
  • Global Visionary Award – Woman of Wonder (2023)
  • Received the Industry ICON recognition – Academy Oscars (2024) [17]
  • Most Stylish Performing Artist in Film or Television – SA Style Awards (2024) [18]
  • Hot Chick of the Year: Feathers Awards (2024)[19]
  • Actress of the Year: VN Global Awards (won)[16]
  • Best Actress (Savage Beauty and Empini) – National Film and Television Awards (2024)[14]

References

  1. ^ "Nambitha Ben-Mazwi – Filmmakers". www.filmmakers.eu. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  2. ^ "Nambitha Ben-Mazwi shining bright on and off screen". www.glamour.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  3. ^ a b c Tshegofatso, Princess (2021-03-14). "Nambitha Ben-Mazwi Biography: Husband, Xhosa, Movies, Parents, Net Worth, Age, Netflix, Instagram". TheCityCeleb. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  4. ^ "Nambitha Ben-Mazwi continues to grow international résumé with King Shaka". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  5. ^ Happiness Ever After, AAA Entertainment, Blingola Media, Netflix, 2021-11-10, retrieved 2025-10-15
  6. ^ a b c d "Nambitha Ben-Mazwi | Actress". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  7. ^ a b SR (2020-07-11). "Nambitha Ben-Mazwi – 2025–2026 Wiki". Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  8. ^ a b "Nambitha Ben-Mazwi". Owen S Management. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  9. ^ "Nambitha Ben-Mazwi features in Beyonce's Black Is King, Musical Film and Visual Album!". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  10. ^ Mahlangu, By Quincy. "Nambitha's dream comes true!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  11. ^ "Top Billing chats to star Nambitha Ben-Mazwi". www.topbilling.com. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  12. ^ Keteyi, Oluthando (2012-02-14). "Nambitha Ben-Mazwi, Deli Malinga and Vuyo Dabula among winners at National Film & TV Awards South Africa". IOL. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  13. ^ "A look into Savage Beauty's Nambitha Ben-Mazwi and Rosemary Zimu's rise to stardom". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  14. ^ a b Dladla, Zibuyile. "From action to emotion: Nambitha Ben-Mazwi's Empini journey". stories.showmax.com. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  15. ^ "APM". Artistes Personal Management. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  16. ^ a b Tsewu, Siya. "Nambitha Ben Mazwi on her latest award nomination and her #SheSpeaks Movement". News24. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  17. ^ "An evening to honour legends with Don Julio". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  18. ^ Whatsapp; Print; Pdf; X; Linked-in; Facebook; options, More sharing. "SA Style Awards winners announced!". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2025-10-16. {{cite web}}: |last6= has generic name (help)
  19. ^ McKay, Bronwyn. "GALLERY | Feather Award winners announced". News24. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
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