Actress Zenande Mfenyana feels like she failed Nandi Nyembe
- Former Ashes to Ashes actress Zenande Mfenyana has paid tribute to legendary actress Nandi Nyembe, who died on Saturday, 23 August 2025
- The talented star took to her social media accounts over the weekend to respond to Nyembe's passing and to post about their time together
- South Africans took to social media on Sunday, 24 August 2025, to comfort the former Generations actress
Source: Instagram
Former The Queen actress Zenande Mfenyana is heartbroken over the passing of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, who passed away on Saturday evening, 23 August 202.
The Inimba actress, who previously had social media buzzing when she slammed the entertainment industry, is mourning her former Ashes to Ashes co-star.
According to The South African, The former Generations actress posted in a since-deleted:
“I remember during my pregnancy how she fondly held my hand and told me that I shouldn’t let just anyone stroke my belly. I feel like I personally failed you, Mam’ Nandi, and I’m sorry I didn’t do more 💔 #RIPNandiNyembe.”
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Mfenyana, who grew up watching Nyembe, also shared on her X account on Sunday, 24 August 2025, that she is shattered by the legendary actress's death.
Briefly News will give an update on Nyembe's memorial and funeral services soon.
South Africans pay tribute to Nyembe
@dumisani668 said:
"I'm sending you love, light, and strength to you 🤍."
@amechio wrote:
"Rest in peace, ma. She was literally everyone's Gogo 🥰🥰🥰."
@Gabojust said:
"My heart goes out to you, Zenande, in this time of sorrow. Please accept my condolences on the loss of Mme Nandi, who was more than a colleague but a mother, too. My thoughts are with you in your time of grief🤗."
@DitsebeLebogang reacted:
"I am very sorry, sister. My sincerest condolences 💕🙏."
@Sallystarseed wrote:
"This year has been intense, askies. May you all find comfort."
@pearl_nontokozo said:
"I just finished binge-watching How to Ruin Christmas: The Funeral last night. Now I wake up to this news😶."
@Tumi14300836 reacted:
"💔💔💔💔💔😥 May her soul rest in peace, what a thespian, what a phenomenal actress she will be dearly missed 🕊🕊🕊."
@SihleManq commented:
"She is one of those performers who just look natural in their roles. It doesn’t seem like acting at all. You did your thing, Mam’ Nyembe, phumula ngokuthula!" (Rest in peace).
@Tlakis1 reacted:
"Great actors are leaving us so soon, RIP🌹, and she rises in glory. May the family be comforted in the Lord🙏."
@amechio said:
"Aww man, may her soul rest in peace. She was a phenomenal actress."
@mukelo_ wrote:
"The industry failed you, Mama, and may your soul rest in eternal peace 🙏."
Source: Instagram
Sannah Mchunu and more SA stars react to Nandi Nyembe’s death
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that popular Generations: The Legacy actress Sannah Mchunu is heartbroken by the passing of legendary actress Nandi Nyembe.
In April 2025, Mchunu made headlines for assisting Nyembe with groceries. She has now reacted to Nyembe's passing.
South Africans took to social media on Sunday, 24 August 2025, to pay tribute to the veteran actress, who turned 75 on 19 August 2025.
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