Netflix star wins Best Actress Award for Umjolo: The Gone Girl! A rising theatre-trained actress has cemented her place as one of South Africa’s brightest stars after winning the Best Actress in a Film award for her performance as Lethu in Netflix’s Umjolo: The Gone Girl.
She beat renowned talents Baby Cele and Sibusisiwe Jili to clinch the accolade, marking a career-defining moment.
Her role in the steamy, emotionally charged drama showcased her range and depth, drawing acclaim for her portrayal of a woman grappling with love, betrayal, and heartbreak.
Netflix star wins
The film, set during a Valentine’s Day wedding, unpacks the breakdown of a seemingly perfect relationship when infidelity comes to light. She stars opposite Tyson Mathonsi, who plays her on-screen partner.
A Journey of Gratitude and Growth
Taking to Instagram, the actress proudly displayed her Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards, sharing her gratitude and surprise at this milestone. Speaking to The Citizen, she reflected:
“I’m not gonna perform an act of false modesty and say the goal was never to be a lead or acknowledged in this way. However, the timing of it surprises me. A lot has happened, and I’ve been humbled by so much that receiving this now feels overwhelming.”
Answered Prayers
She concluded by describing the achievement as a blessing: “These are answered prayers, but they don’t look the way I anticipated — and they feel even better.”
The win has positioned her as a breakout force in South African cinema, with fans anticipating her next big role.
In other news – Nomcebo Zikode suffers another court defeat in Open Mic legal battle
Grammy-winning singer Nomcebo Zikode has once again faced a setback in her ongoing legal dispute with record label Open Mic Productions. On May 9, 2025, the Pretoria High Court dismissed her application for leave to appeal, stating that her case had “no reasonable prospect of success.”
Judge Graham Moshoana, delivering the judgment, said the court’s inquiry was focused solely on whether an appeal could reasonably succeed. After reviewing the submissions, he concluded there was no basis to challenge the earlier ruling. Read More
