This morning, 17 October 2022, the internet and social media is awash with the news that Thuthuka Mthembu, who plays Nonka in the soapie Uzalo’s is no more as you can see from the picture that we attached below.
According to reports, the actress, who was 23 years old, passed away as a result of head injuries she sustained in a car accident. These reports send Uzalo fans and fellow cast members into a panic.
News about Uzalo actress’ death shocked the whole nation
The rumors about Nonka’s death began circulating at the same time that her supporters were celebrating a new achievement brought about by the actress’s casting in the upcoming drama Grade 13.
The Xaba family that Nonka comes from is one that is considered to be of low social standing. KwaMashu is home for her and her family, which includes her brother Njeza, cousin sister Lily Dongwe, and aunt MaDongwe.
Over the course of the Uzalo storyline, Nonka demonstrates that perseverance and hard work are the keys to success; she offered a ray of hope to millions of South African young people who were trapped in poverty because of her story. Nonka was always able to prevail over difficult circumstances, regardless of how life treated her.