Keneilwe Matidze, born October 26, 1982, is a South African actress, presenter, MC, voiceover artist, and lawyer. She is best known for portraying a character named Nandipha in the drama series Gold Diggers.
Biography of Keneilwe Matidze
Name: Keneilwe Matidze
Age: 42 years old.
Date of birth: October 26, 1982
Place of birth: Midrand Gauteng
Occupation: actress, presenter, MC, voiceover artist, and lawyer.
Nationality: South African
Known as Nandipha on Gold Diggers.
Early life
According to her Facebook, Keneilwe comes from Midrand in Gauteng. She is currently staying in Johannesburg. The actress is 42 years old as of 2024. She was born on October 26, 1982. Information regarding her family is not available. In 2022, she posted a picture of her mother wishing her a happy a happy birthday. Keneilwe has a grandmother who is very old. Also, she shared her grandmother’s picture on Instagram.
Educational background
According to her Facebook, she went to Tshivhase Secondary School. After she went to study at the University of Johannesburg, It’s unknown what she studied there, but she has a law degree. She is a qualified lawyer in real life.
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Career journey in acting
She began acting in 2002 on Muvhango, which aired on SABC 1. After that, she became a presenter for Little Champs on SABC 2. Also, she presented in SMS2Win on SABC 1.
She appeared on dramas and soapies including Society, Sokhulu & Partners, Scandal!, Jacob’s Cross, Tinsel, and Hartland.
In 2013, she acted in Intersection, Do for Love, and Vuka Mawulele.
Keneilwe starred in a film called Ihawu in 2014. Later, she appeared on the Mzansi Magic sitcom Samsokolo. In 2015, she was cast in a drama series called Gold Diggers as Nandipha. In the year 2024, she is acting as a teacher in a Showmax film called Youngins.
Despite being an actor, she is the casting director of Scandal, Adulting, and Outlaws.
Other works
In 2012 and 2013, Keneilwe participated in the Environ/LLook Good, Feel Better Foundation Inspirational High Tea, which was organized by these two organizations to assist women undergoing active cancer treatment in addressing their appearance, self-confidence, and associated side effects. Keneilwe also attended the Telkom Swimming SA Aquatics Awards.
After being admitted to the bar in 2008, Keneilwe worked as a media lawyer at Webber Wenttzel, the same legal practice where she finished her articles. Keneilwe worked as a senior associate at Webber Wentzel until she departed in September 2010 to pursue a career in film and television.
Keneilwe provides legal consultations and assistance to individuals both inside and outside of the sector on a variety of
topics, including labor law and contracts.
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Personal life
At her age, Keneilwe might be married and have a husband. This is just speculation she might be single or have kids. She doesn’t reveal much about her personal life.
