Nomsa Buthelezi-Shezi is a renowned South African actress and television presenter, best known for her memorable roles in popular shows such as “Abo Mzala,” “Isibaya,” “Lockdown,” and “The Queen.”
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Nomsa Buthelezi-Shezi |
| Date of Birth | 7 April 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| State of Origin | Gauteng |
| Partner | Zandile Shezi (married 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupations | Actress, Television Presenter |
| Net Worth | $75,000 |
Early Life and Education
Born on April 7, 1982, in Alexandra, Gauteng, Nomsa grew up in a family with two brothers. She completed her primary education locally and finished high school at the age of 16. Unable to attend university due to financial constraints, she enrolled at COSAC Drama Academy, where she studied for two years to prepare for her acting career.
Career
Nomsa has a rich background in theatre spanning over 17 years before transitioning to television. Her early TV appearances include a 2008 commercial and the role of “Thandi” in the comedy series “Abo Mzala,” for which she won a SAFTA award for Best Supporting Actress.
She portrayed a variety of characters in shows such as “Samsokolo,” “Check Coast,” “Isibaya” (as Ma Mnisi for seven years), “Lockdown,” and “Generations: The Legacy.” Additionally, she has presented shows like “Our Perfect Wedding” and co-hosted “Fragrance Your Life.”
Personal Life
Nomsa is married to Zandile Shezi since 2019, and together they have two children. Openly lesbian, Nomsa advocates for authenticity and mentions the challenges and joys of living true to herself. She faced personal loss with the passing of one of her brothers in 2021.
Net Worth
Nomsa Buthelezi’s net worth is estimated to be around $750,000. This valuation reflects her successful career in acting and television presenting, which spans more than twenty years.
Filmography
Noteworthy projects in her career include:
- “Abo Mzala” (2011) as Thandi
- “The Mating Game” (2011)
- “Jacob’s Cross” (2012)
- “Isibaya” (2013-2020) as Ma Mnisi
- “Samsokolo” (2013) as Duduzile “Dudu” Radebe
- “Check Coast” (2014)
- “Gauteng Maboneng” (2015)
- “Thandeka’s Diary” (2015)
- “For Love and Broken Bones” (2016)
- “Lockdown” (2017-2019) as Slender
- “Muvhango”
- “The River” (2018)
- “Generations” (2019) as Boipelo
- “The Queen” (2022) as MaJali Khoza
Awards and Nominations
- Winner of Best Supporting Actress in TV Comedy at SAFTA for “Abo Mzala”
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actress in TV Comedy at SAFTA for “Check Coast”
