Nambitha Ben-Mazwi
South African actress, entrepreneur, and global activist
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi, popularly known as "Lady Nam," is a prominent South African award-winning actress, entrepreneur, and global activist. She is widely recognised as the first South African actress to hold six international Netflix credits. Personal Profile Full Name: Nokwezi Nambitha Ben-Mazwi Date of Birth: 1 December 1988 Place of Birth: New Brighton, Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha), South Africa Education: Honours degree in Business Science (Marketing) from the University of Cape Town (UCT) Languages: English and Xhosa (Native) Career Highlights Acting Ben-Mazwi transitioned from a corporate marketing career in New York to full-time acting in 2015. Notable TV/Film Roles: Linda Bhengu in Savage Beauty (Netflix) Ndoni Themba in Empini (Showmax) Zimkitha in Happiness Ever After (Netflix) Shado in Scandal! (e.tv) Lulama in Broken Vows (e.tv) International credits: Black Mirror, King Shaka, and Tatort (Swiss/European production). Awards: Won Best Actress at the 2024 Global NFTSA Awards. Entrepreneurship & Activism Business: Founder of NambithaBM Media. Women's Empowerment: Founded the #SheSpeaksByLadyNam movement to empower women globally. Ambassador Roles: Serves as an ambassador for Global Citizen, UN Equal Education, and Brand SA. Recognition: Named one of Accenture’s top 5 South African entrepreneurs in 2019. Skills & Interests Sports: Trained in Muay Thai, MMA, hockey, and horse riding. Arts: Talented in singing (alto), dancing (Salsa, Hip Hop, Contemporary), and presenting/MCing