Who Is Simlindile from Isithembiso?

Johannesburg - In her first TV role Nandi Mbatha (21) plays naïve Simlindile “Simi” Ngema on Mzansi Magic's Isithembiso. Simi moves to Joburg to study but things become complicated when she meets property-owning thug Banzi “The Wolf of Braamfontein” Kunene.

Is Zamani and Nandi Mbatha related?

It appears “Mbatha” is the black version surname of “Smith”, no pun intended. It is so common in the South African entertainment industry that Nandi's fans have speculated that Zamani and Nomzamo Mbatha are her siblings. Unfortunately they are not related.

Is Wendy Mbatha related to Nomzamo Mbatha?

Nomzamo Mbatha had a younger sister known as Carla, but she committed suicide in December 2014. Wendy, who is known for District 9, is the only living sister she has. She has a brother known as Zamani Mbatha. Nomzamo Mbatha brother is an excellent actor on Mzansi's popular soap opera, Isithembiso.