Actor Nhlanhla Kunene opened up about how the passing of veteran actress, Nandi Nyembe, has left a gaping hole in his life.
Nandi passed away on August 23, 2025 at the age of 75 years after a long illness. Nhlanhla and Nandi played grandmother and grandson on the Tshedza Film series Adulting, forming a strong bond on and off screen.
Taking to his Facebook page, Nhlanhla shared that life has never been the same since Nandi passed away.
“Umagraiza was my comfort, my laughter, my guide, and my safety on and off screen. When everything fell apart, she was still my anchor. Losing her broke something in me that I’m still learning how to live with,” he penned.
Nhlanhla shared how he misses Nandi, and how she made things look and feel easy.
The talented actor won many hearts when he played Mkhuseli/Eric, well-known as Tsiki-Tsiki on Adulting. His mannerism, how he spoke tsotsi taal and his unique walk turned heads, scoring him attention from the ladies.
Acting alongside him, the late Nandi portrayed the character of MaGetty, the grandmother of Eric. Her performance was highly acclaimed, earning her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama at the 18th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) in late 2024.
