Nambitha Ben-Mazwi on her new scandalous role on e.TV's 'Scandal!'

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi on her new scandalous role on e.TV's 'Scandal!'

Nambitha, South Africa’s leading lady, has announced her new role as she crosses over from a fearless, bold attorney on Diamond City, to a sultry host of a secret gentlemen’s club on Scandal! in her new role as Shado. 

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi / Supplied
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi / Supplied

Listen as Nambitha Ben-Mazwi talks about her new role on e.TV's 'Scandal!', or read the details under the podcast.


Nambitha Ben-Mazwi will be making her debut on e.TV's 'Scandal!' and will be taking on the role of Shado, who is described as an "epitome of sexy with an aura of elegance and a manipulative quality just to get her way," according to a Press Release. She will star alongside Brighton Ngoma; Kgomotso Christopher and Lusanda Mbane.

Nambitha had this to say about entering the world of soapies: “I’ve always steered away from soapies for so long, I am so excited to be entering the soapie world. I’m also excited to be back with the e.TV family and have loved every minute spent with the warm and welcoming Scandal! team."

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In addition to being an actor, she has also used her influence to stand up for women empowerment by launching the #SheSpeaks by Lady Nam movement which encourages confidence and self-assurance.

Ben-Mazwi took to her Facebook page express her excitement about her new role:

Here's wishing Nambitha all the best on her new role!

eTV’s primetime soapie, Scandal! is largely set within the rebranded Johannesburg media house, NFH (Nyathi Family Holdings), a company that produces the gritty & gloss-glam magazine, Scandal! and the cutting edge newspaper, The New Voice. 

Scandal! airs on weeknights at 19h30 and we get introduced to this vixen on Friday, 8th February. Be there as they uncover disturbing truths, and experience the daily drama on Scandal! 

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