Thembi Nyandeni is one of South Africa’s most celebrated veteran actresses, joining Blood Legacy Season 2 as MaNdlovu. With more than five decades in the industry, she is best known for her iconic role as Mkabayi Zungu in Isibaya, as well as appearances in Uzalo, How to Ruin Christmas and The Republic. Her performance in Isibaya earned her both a Royalty Soapie Award for Outstanding Lead Actress and a SAFTA for Best Actress in a TV Soap.