Nokuzola Elizabeth Mlengana (28 September 1962 – 12 July 2021), popularly known as Sis Ouma, was a South African actress.[1] She is best known for the role in the soap opera Skeem Saam.[2][3]
Nokuzola Mlengana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nokuzola Elizabeth Mlengana 28 September 1962 Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Died | 12 July 2021 (aged 58) Lyndhurst, South Africa |
| Other names | Sis Ouma |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–2021 |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life
editMlengana was born on 28 September 1962 in Port St. John's, Eastern Cape, South Africa.[4] She dropped out of school in grade 11 because of teenage pregnancy. Then she started to sell clothes and groceries for living. In 1994, she relocated to Johannesburg with family.[5]
Later she got married in 1997 but divorced in 2005. She was a mother of three children: Siyosindiswa, Nonzaliseko Toni, and Patience. After the divorce, she had depression, but was not treated.[5]
She died from pneumonia on 12 July 2021 in Lyndhurst, Johannesburg at the age of 58.[5][6] Her funeral service was held on 16 July 2021 in Makhanda, Eastern Cape.[7]
Career
editHer acting career started when she was 45 years old. In 2014, she had auditions for a new role in the third season of popular SABC1 soap opera Skeem Saam.[8] After that, she got the opportunity to play the role of "Sis Ouma" in the soapie.[9] She continued to play the role for seven consecutive years with the peak of her popularity until her death.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "'Skeem Saam' actress Nokuzola 'Sis Ouma' Mlengana has died". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Morkel, Graye. "Tributes pour in for Skeem Saam actor Nokuzola Mlengana". Channel. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Tributes pour in for 'Skeem Saam' actress Nokuzola 'Sis Ouma' Mlengana". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "RIP Sis Ouma - Skeem Saam's Nokuzola Mlengana passes away". The Citizen. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Ceves, James (14 July 2021). "Nokuzola Mlengana, 'Sis Ouma' bio". Briefly. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Nokuzola Mlengana's cause of death revealed". KAYA 959. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Emotions run high at actress Nokuzola 'Sis Ouma' Mlengana's funeral". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Matangira, Lungelo. "'Skeem Saam' soapie's 'Sis Ouma' passes away". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Skeem Saam Season 3: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Skeem Saam actress Nokuzola 'Sis Ouma' Mlengana has passed away". Truelove. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Nokuzola 'Sis Ouma' Mlengana's death leaves 'Skeem Saam' fans heartbroken". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 9 November 2021.