Noxolo Maqashalala

Noxolo Maqashalala (1977 – March 2021) was a South African actress often known by the name Noxee.

Noxolo Maqashalala
Born1977
KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape
Died12 March 2021
NationalitySouth African
Other namesNoxee
OccupationOccupation

Career

Maqashalala was born in KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape. Her break-out role was as Viwe in the first three seasons of youth drama series Tsha Tsha from 2003 to 2005. She also appeared in the SABC 1 shows Generations, Binnelanders, Dream World and Intersexions, the SABC 2 show Gauteng Maboneng, and e.tv's Rhythm City, Easy Money, Mzansi Love and The Kingdom - uKhakhayi.[1] She also starred in the SABC 1 legal drama Diamond City in 2018 and was credited as an executive producer on the show.[2] Diamond City later also aired on Netflix.

Death

She was found dead at her Johannesburg home on 12 March 2021, aged 44.[3][4] Eastern Cape arts, culture, sport and recreation MEC Fezeka Nkomonye commended her as being exemplary in the arts and called her death "a blow to the industry".[5] South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture, Nathi Mthethwa, called her "a sterling performer who gave her best at every role that she took on".[1]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Hotel Rwanda Chloe
2009 Bitterness Wendy

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1996 Tarzan: The Epic Adventures Season 1, Episode 10
2003–2005 Tsha Tsha Viwe Three seasons
The Kingdom - uKhakhayi Nopasika Season 1
Rhythm City Zothile Gumpe Season 1
Mzansi Love Busi Season 3
2010 Intersexions Mandisa Season 1
Generations Guest star Season 1
2011 Gauteng Maboneng Pearl Seasons 2 and 3
Easy Money Zee Season 1
Dream World Joyce Season 2
Diamond City Zandile Season 1
Binnelanders Doctor Williams Season 7

References
  1. Ferreira, Thinus (14 March 2021). "Tributes pour in for SA actor Noxolo Maqashalala". Channel24. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  2. Kekana, Chrizelda (15 March 2021). "Fans agree that Noxee Maqashalala's acting in 'Diamond City' was top notch!". TimesLive. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  3. "Double blow for SA after actress Noxolo Maqashalala dies". The Citizen. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  4. Majangaza, Sino (13 March 2021). "BREAKING Eastern Cape actress Noxolo Maqashalala dies". Daily Dispatch. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  5. Nano, Amanda (15 March 2021). "'Noxee' Maqashalala was a role model to young Eastern Cape girls, says arts and culture MEC". DispatchLive. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
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