18/09/2025
Ntsiki Ndzume is a talented South African actress with an impressive portfolio in theater, television, and film. Here are some of her notable works and achievements:
*Theater Credits:*
- *The Unbreakable Thread* (2011) - main character, directed by Don Mlangeni Nawa
- *Paleho Lebo Leisa* (2013) - Ngaka, also wrote and co-directed music for the show, which toured South Africa and countries like Lesotho and Botswana
- *Number 43* (2014) - Mbongeni Ngema's production, staged in Mpumalanga
- *Nothing But the Truth* (2014) - big role, directed by Danny Moleko, staged at Civic Theatre in Bloemfontein
- *Masote's Dream* (2015) - main role as Mrs. Masote, directed by Dagmar Slagmolene
- *The Cracked Vase* (2022) - producer, won Standard Bank Standing Ovation Award
- *Thaba Bosiu* (2023-2024) - leading role, won Standard Bank Standing Ovation Award
*Television Credits:*
- *Lithapo* (2019) - role of Majobo, SABC 2, also did translations from English to Sesotho
- *Leshano (The Lie)* (2021) - role, directed by Mpendulo Myeni, aired on Showmax
- *Molamo* (2021) - supporting lead, aired on Mzansi Magic
- *Soft Life* (2024) - leading role, streaming on Showmax
- *Mpondoland* (2024) - featured, streaming on Showmax
- *Genesis* (2025) - role, upcoming telenovela
- *Inimba* (2025) - supporting role, telenovela on Mzansi Magic
*Film Credits:*
- *Madonnas of Excelsior* (2021) - role, based on Zakes Mda's work
- *Amanzi* (2022) - role of the mother, written and directed by Mpendulo Myeni, yet to be released
- *Depth of the Reaches* (2022) - support lead as Mabotle, directed by Mbuyiselo Nqodi
*Awards and Nominations:*
- *Standard Bank Standing Ovation Award* (2022) - won for producing "The Cracked Vase"
- *Standard Bank Standing Ovation Award* (2023-2024) - won for "Thaba Bosiu"
- *PanSALB Multilingualism Award* - won 3rd position in isiXhosa Music category
- *Dinaledi Awards* (2025) - nominated for Best Ensemble for "Thaba Bosiu"
*Other Ventures:*
- *The African Mamas* - member, performing with the group in shows like "The Big Five" in De Tamboer