‘Uzalo’ actress Thuthuka Mthembu says being nominated is scary
Uzalo actress Thuthuka Mthembu, who is known for her role as Nonkanyiso is nominated in the Sebenza Women Awards under Woman in Media category, along with Real Housewives of Durban reality TV star Nonku Williams, Durban Gen actresses Zimpi Biyela (Matron Nkabinde) and Nelisiwe Sibiya (Dr Mbali Mthethwa)
The Sebenza Women Award nominee and Uzalo actress Thuthuka Mthembu, who is known for playing Nonkanyiso tell Daily Sun that what scares her is the list of women she is nominated with.
“These are incredible and highly talented women. It’s scary yet exciting to be nominated along them.”
The actress adds that she’s grown as an actress and that what she likes about the industry is that it comes with opportunities.

“One must be smart and make sure that they use these opportunities to their advantage. This nomination is one of the opportunities I believe came with being in the industry. I say the nomination is scary because I’ve grown, I still see myself as a young woman who’s trying to make it compared to the women I’m nominated with. But scary as it is, I’m grateful and encouraged to do more.”
According to the People’s Paper, the Sebenza Women Awards were founded by radio personality Kini Shandu, and aim to recognise the exceptional work by women in sectors including business, media, and community.
The actress’ character Nonkanyiso is dating a drug dealer Kwanda, who’s also her business partner.
Her best friend Hleziphi suspects that Kwanda is using the business to sell drugs and hide drugs in his beauty products.
The TVSA August teasers reveal that Kwanda will abduct both Nonka and Hleziphi when they find out about his crimes.
Nonka went on a shopping spree this week and has also bought a mansion for her family.