Nomvelo Makhanya, the 28-year-old actor best known for her role as Lindiwe Ngema on etv’s Scandal, recently opened up about her journey to healing after leaving the popular soap opera. In an interview on the “Access Genie Podcast with Ancillar Nombewu,” Makhanya shared her experiences and insights since departing from the show where she spent nine years of her career.
Makhanya joined the entertainment industry at the tender age of 16 and quickly became a beloved figure on Scandal. However, in 2022, she made headlines when she revealed that her former workplace had become toxic, to the point where staying could have driven her to suicide. The unexpected decision to write her character out of the show left her in shock and pain, but she has since found a path to healingIn the podcast, Makhanya described the process of moving on from the show and dealing with the aftermath of her departure.
