JOHANNESBURG - Legendary actress Nandi Nyembe has died at the age of 75.
Nyembe was best known for her role as Sister Lizzie on the SABC 1 drama series Soul City, as well as Nandi Sibiya on the soccer drama Zone 14.
Throughout her remarkable 53-year career, Nyembe has brought to life some of the most iconic characters on South African television.
The award-winning actress had been wheelchair-bound due to her deteriorating health.
Many say Nyembe was far more than an actress.
She was the soul of storytelling, a great mentor and teacher and mother to the nation.