Mzansi was left puzzled after it was confirmed that Scandal actress Nomvelo Makhanya who plays Lindiwe, was kissing her on-screen character goodbye. In the wake of her exit, she has been nailing the on-screen character of Lindiwe Ngema for ten years. 

She has fast become that star actress we all love to hate.

No doubt she has been making all sorts of headlines later after her exit news was revealed. In the mix of things, Mzansi has been wondering about the reasons behind her unexpected exit from the drama series. We can all agree that the bubbly actress has fast become one of Mzansi's finest.

Today, social media was awash with claims that her relationship took a toll on her illustrious career. Rumour mill has it that she called it quits because her boyfriend wasn't comfortable with her new storyline and its intimacy. However, in the mix of things, the actress is yet to confirm if the reports are true or not. However, in the wake of her much-talked-about exit, the rumour mill has managed to connect the dots behind the reason behind her exit.

“It’s all about insecurities, her boyfriend has decided to marry her and he doesn’t really like seeing her kiss other men on screen. She will start taking gigs that are less intimate but that’s close to impossible in this industry,” one source revealed.

Mzansi stunned by the reasons behind Scandal actress Lindiwe Ngema ‘Nomvelo Makhanya’s exit.

However, Mzansi was not convinced about the reasons behind her exit since she hadn’t been intimate of late. We can all agree that her character might have been affected by the change in plot and storyline. Her role as Lindiwe hasn’t had much intimacy and doesn’t have a lot of kissing with her on-screen husband, Nhlamulo. Fans have predicted that she will exit the show through death as their long-sworn enemy Mandala comes out of prison and kills her in a car accident while pregnant.

Her decades-old illustrious career has seen her win big in the entertainment industry. She joined the drama series at the age of 16 and went on to become one of Mzansi’s finest. Her unmatched acting flair has seen her being that actress we all love to hate.

Confirmed sources have since confirmed her exit. Taking it to Twitter, social media blogger Phil Mphela shared a Twitter thread letting the cat out of the bag about her exit. Rumour mill has it that she might have landed another lead role. 

Some are still confused about whether her exit is temporary or if she is kissing her on-screen character for good.

Early Life

Nomvelo Makhanya was born on April 24, 1996, in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She had a great passion for sports and did well. But her mother, after observing her and watching her from birth, advised her to try attending NSA.

The actress listed to her mother’s voice and enrolled in the National School of the Arts in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Many people knew her as a sportsperson and got surprised to see her going to NSA.

Career

Nomvelo is an actress and has appeared in many theatre productions like The Bald Prima Donn, African Reflections, and Maybe This Time.

Many viewers and lovers of the series Scandal! know her for playing Lindiwe. She portrays her role with expertise and experience.

With over nine years of experience in showbiz, she has continued to contribute to its growth. The actress is also a Mental Health Activist and founded Silent Crisis.

Personal Life

Nomvelo Makhanya is reportedly taken and is in love with her boyfriend. She shows off her lover on social media, and they are beautiful together.

The actress often shares pictures of her friends on her social media profiles. But the captions she leaves for her man could give you chills.

At first, she posted a photo of them, refusing to reveal her boyfriend’s face. But the second time, she posted another picture showing his face as they enjoyed the moment.

The actress revealed something like an engagement ring, are they engaged?

The couple, who has been together for a while, is one of the most admired celebrity couples in South Africa.

The actress was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in 2016. Nomvelo attended a series of consultation sessions to be able to come out.

In 2019, an alleged drunk driver hit her car, which she had already parked. Many cyberbullies picked on her because of her head, and she expressed her emotional message in 2019.

Hairstyles

The actress often graces the screen with beautiful hairstyles that viewers can’t stop to admire. The SAFTA Award winner has continued to rock these charming hairstyles as an actress.

Car

Apart from her career, the actress loves to live a life of luxury. The actress drives a dazzling BMW Mini Cooper, which costs around R700,00.

Social Profiles

The actress is on many social media platforms like Instagram, with over 503k followers. She posts pictures of her moments with her followers.

As a prominent influencer, the actress makes money by promoting other brands on her profile.

The actress also advocates for Mental Health and against other things that affect young people and society.

Net Worth

Nomvelo has been active in the media space since 2013, featuring in many stage and television productions. She has also tried out singing. She has a net worth of R3.4 million as of August 2022.