The public is aware that Ayanda Ncwane was born and nurtured in the rural area of Ndwedwe by her grandmother, despite the fact that her exact age is unclear (she should be about 36 years old given she met Ncwane when she was 18 and they were together for about 15 years).

According to all of her tales, because her mother and father were frequently gone, her grandma took on the role of a mother. She trained in opera singing, did acting in school, farmed, and was a girl scout in addition to other activities. She graduated from Nombika High School in Endwedwe, after which she pursued her goal.

Ayanda made the decision to pursue modeling after graduating. She entered the Miss Teen Durban competition, and as a result, she was named Miss Teen South Africa. Early in 2000, she moved to Johannesburg with the aid of her modeling endeavors. She claimed that when she first visited Johannesburg, it was love at first sight. She realized right away that the metropolis was her ideal setting.

Things were not going as planned after two years in the city. She was compelled to work as a part-time waitress to make ends meet while also attending auditions on the side. Even as an extra, she was able to land roles in Generations and Isidingo. She was cast in the part of a Shangane girl in the television series Mzansi as well.