Nefisa Mkhabela

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Nefisa Mkhabela
Born
Nefisa Tarisca Mkhabela

(2001-04-05) 5 April 2001 (age 24)
Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality South African
Education University of Johannesburg
Occupations
  • Actress
  • influencer
Years active2018–present
Notable work House of Zwide

Nefisa Tarisca Mkhabela (born April 5, 2001) is a South African actress and influencer. [1] She is best known for her starring role as Ona Molapo in e.tv telenovela House of Zwide and Losing Lerato 2 as Lerato. [2] [3] [4]

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Early life

Mkhabela was born on 5 April 2001, in Soweto, Johannesburg. She attended the University of Johannesburg where she studied Bachelor's of Law after finishing her matric at Greenside High School. [5]

Career

Mkhabela made her television acting debut in the recurring role of Mbali on the 1Magic drama series Unmarried Wives, first appearing in the series premiere in 2018. [6] In 2020, she reprised her role, showing off her skills as an actress. [7]

In 2021, she landed a leading role in the Mzansi Original Movie called Ispaza Sasekhaya. Later that year Nefisa landed her first starring role in television when she was cast as Ona Molapo, [8] a young fashion designer who navigates the world of fashion with her BFF played by Shalate Sekhabi, in the e.tv soapie House of Zwide . [9] [10] In 2024, she played a lead role as Lerato, in a film Losing Lerato 2 [11] and also appeared on a soapie Kleva-ish as Mandy. [12]

Filmography

YearFilmRole
2018 Unmarried Mbali
2021–present House of Zwide Onalerena Molapo
2023Kleva-ishMandy
2024 Losing Lerato 2 Lerato
2024How to ruin loveOmphile

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominated worksResultRef.
2024Royalty Soapie AwardsOutstanding Newcomer House of Zwide Won [13]
National Film and TV AwardsBest New ComerNominated [14]

References

  1. ↑ Naidoo, Alicia (2021-07-31). "Five things to know about 'House Of Zwide' star Nefisa Mkhabela". The South African. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  2. ↑ Katlego (2023-07-04). "Actress Nefisa Mkhabela on buying her mom a house at 21". KAYA 959. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  3. ↑ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo. "House of Zwide actress reveals biggest insecurity!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  4. ↑ Mzandisi, Keitumetse Maako and Iviwe. "Emotional rollercoaster: Nefisa Mkhabela and Kagiso Modupe's journey in 'Losing Lerato 2'". Life. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  5. ↑ admin (2022-02-25). "Nefisa Mkhabela biography known as Ona on House of Zwide". Soapie Celebs. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  6. ↑ "Nefisa Mkhabela | TVSA Unmarried"". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  7. ↑ "Unmarried | Full Cast | Season 1 | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  8. ↑ Birjalal, Alyssia (2021-07-18). "A-list actors join new e. tv soap 'House of Zwide'". IOL. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  9. ↑ Ngcobo, Mavi. "House of Zwide actress lands big role". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  10. ↑ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo. "House of Zwide actress reveals biggest insecurity!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  11. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2024-07-08). "Nefisa Mkhabela joins Losing Lerato 2". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  12. ↑ Seleme, Rae (2023-07-26). "'Kleva-ish' cast". The South African. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
  13. ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2024-08-26). "Moments of doubt led me to this award – Skeem Saam's Lethabo". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
  14. ↑ "Celebrating Excellence: National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2024 Nominees Announced". Underground Press. September 23, 2024.
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