The family of South African Actress and TV Presenter, Londiwe Faith Nene, has announced her sudden passing. The announcement was made on Monday, 13 October 2025, via her official Instagram page.
Londiwe passed away at the age of 35 on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
She was known for a number of roles across different productions, including her well-known role as Aunt Thuli in Showmax’s Youngins. She also presented the show Uthando Noxolo on Moja Love and appeared in other productions for the same channel, such as Bheka Sik’bambile. Her additional acting credits include appearances in the Showmax drama Adulting, as well as Outlaws and the medical drama Durban General.
Her sister, Lethukuthula Nene, is quoted in media interviews saying the family suspect suicide by poisoning, though they were still waiting for confirmation from professionals.
- First acting role: Nene’s first known acting job was a role on Mandla N’s production Lockdown.
- Small role on The Queen: She later had a smaller role on Mzansi Magic’s telenovela The Queen.
- 2019: Nene landed her first significant role, starring in all three seasons of Moja Love’s reality show Bheka Sik’bambile.
- Early 2020s: At some point, she was a presenter for season three of Moja Love’s Uthando Noxolo.
- Small role on Durban General: She had a role as Sibongile on the medical drama Durban General.
- 2023: Nene appeared in the Showmax drama Outlaws.
- 2023–2025: She was a part of the cast of the Showmax drama Adulting.
- 2024–2025: Her role as Aunt Thuli in the Showmax series Youngins was one of her most well-known.
- 2025: At the time of her passing, Nene had filmed a series called Erased, where she portrayed a sex worker, but it is not clear if this has been released.
A Facebook profile, “Londiwe Faith Nene,” lists her relationship status as “In a relationship”. However, because the profile is unverified, and a separate official statement confirming a partner has not been released, it cannot be confirmed as accurate.
- Orlando Pirates F.C. supporter: She was a vocal supporter of the South African soccer team Orlando Pirates, often posting about them on her social media platforms like Instagram and Threads. In one Instagram post, she wrote, “Orlando Pirates??? Forever wena my dhiye. #football #footballislife #footballover #psl #betway”.
Marketing role for Maboloka United FC: She was listed as working in marketing for Maboloka United FC on her Instagram profile.
Londiwe Nene was a celebrated actress and television presenter, widely recognized for her role as Sbongile in the hit medical drama Durban Gen. She also starred in popular shows such as Aunties, Adulting, Smoke & Mirrors, and Bheka Sikubambile on Moja Love. Beyond acting, she was a fitness enthusiast and hosted the Moja Love show Uthando Noxolo.
Her sudden passing has left fans and the entertainment community in shock, especially as she had been active on social media just days before. Tributes have flooded online platforms, with many sharing condolences and fond memories of her work and vibrant personality.
The family has stated that funeral arrangements will be shared in due course and has asked the public for understanding and compassion during this time of grief.
