‘Tsha Tsha’ actress Noxolo Maqashalala dies aged 44
Eastern Cape actress Noxolo Maqashalala – known for her roles on Tsha Tsha, Generations and Rhythm City – passed away earlier this week at the age of 44.
RIP Noxolo Maqashalala
Cause of death unknown
According to a friend of the family – Senyukele Zibobo – Maqashalala’s body was found on Friday, 12 March, at her home in Honeydew, Johannesburg.
The person notified forensic personnel immediately. TimesLive quoted Zibobo as saying, “I received a call from her brother informing me of her death”.
“Someone went to drop off something at her place and realised there was something strange”.
More details to follow
According to Zibobo, “forensic personnel […] suspected she had been dead for almost a week”.
The family will release more details in due course, and arranged for a meeting to place Sunday “to agree on a way forward”.
Maqashalala became a household name in 2003 for her portrayal of Viwe in SABC 1’s youth drama series Tsha Tsha. She also appeared on Generations, Intersexions, Diamond City and Rhythm City.
Noxolo Maqashalala was apparently found in her home after being dead for a week. Such a talented actress who graced our screens for years. May her soul rest in peace.
— MduZero11 (@MduZero11) March 13, 2021#RIPNoxoloMaqashalala pic.twitter.com/ROGNEK6O6g
More heartbreaking news four our nation as we learn that actor Menzi Ngubane is no more and the same about Noxolo Maqashalala. Heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, colleagues and loved ones. #RIPMenziNgubane #RIPNoxoloMaqashalala
— Prof Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) March 13, 2021
Please watch Diamond City on Netflix – She poured her heart out on that story line. A brilliant actor.
— T.H.A.T.O (@T_Moshoeshoe) March 13, 2021#RIPNoxoloMaqashalala pic.twitter.com/eUpW4OkznY
#RIPNoxoloMaqashalala
— Dubciey (@aya_kamana) March 13, 2021It's sad that she's wasn't appreciated and given much credit
while she was alive one of the best actress. pic.twitter.com/djJJ74p2c9
#RIPNoxoloMaqashalala What a lady, what a human being
— Siyabonga Godfrey Dlamini (@Godfrillati) March 13, 2021
I think for me it's the fact that you were found a week later after you have died.. That is just too said maan
— Buhle(@Buhle_Nolls) March 13, 2021
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