Cebolenkosi Mthembu (April 15, 1970s) is known for playing the role of police officer Nyawo on Uzalo. He was nicknamed Mr. Oxford because of his complicated vocabulary, which confuses the Oxford dictionary itself.
Nyawo revealed that he chose to distinguish himself from other police officers by using deep, complicated, and false English words instead of everyday simple vocabulary.

His character first appeared on Uzalo in December 2016; during the show’s second season, he joined as a support police officer and was promoted to detective role over the seasons.
Detective Nyawo is a true reflection of rogue elements in the modern-day South African police force, from corruption to working with gangs to chasing away victims at the police station.
Being on the payroll of gangs compromised his police force’s oath to protect and serve justice. Nyawo has a weakness for women and is not hesitant to be involved, even with prisoners. Currently, he sees flames in his relationship with Cocoa, the role played by Nomalanga Shabane.
Detective Nyawo, from Uzalo, works for Eskom.
Off-screen, Cebo Mthembu is a man of many talents. I graduated with a diploma in electrical engineering. Detective Nyawo works for South Africa’s power supply giant Eskom as a senior section electrician. He expressed his gratitude for a flexible work schedule that allows him to juggle his Eskom job and shoot at Uzalo.
As if the responsibilities are not enough for one person, Celo Mthembu is also a radio presenter for Imbokodo FM, a community radio station based in Durban.
Dubbed Mr. Oxford onscreen, in real life, Detective Nyawo is a brilliant mathematician; he teaches mathematics online and in local colleges.
Cebolenkosi Mthembu’s girlfriend
The actor is neither married nor dating anyone at the time of writing. However, he was previously in a relationship with actress Nanamhla Dalasile. The relationship did not last; the actor accused Dalasile of threatening his life. Cebo reported the matter to the police. He also filed for a protection order from Nanamhla because he felt his life was in danger. In her defence, however, Dalasile rubbished the claims. She said that the actor accused her of stalking him when she discovered he had a secret kid.