Nambitha Ben‑Mazwi

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

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

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.

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.

As an actress Ben-Mazwi is related to the late Winston Ntshona, a South African theatre performer, playwright, actor and Tony Award winner 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.

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.

In 2022, she starred in a South African television series Savage Beauty as Linda Bhengu. 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). 2024–2025 Empini Ndoni Themba Television Series Theatre works Source: Cinderella Cabaret The Promise Gilbert & Sullivan Memoirs The King and I The Mikado The Way

Awards and recognition Source: 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) Most Stylish Performing Artist in Film or Television – SA Style Awards (2024) Hot Chick of the Year: Feathers Awards (2024) Actress of the Year: VN Global Awards (won) Best Actress (Savage Beauty and Empini) – National Film and Television Awards (2024)