Actress Zenande Mfenyana is going head-to-head with seven talented women for the coveted Best Actress in a TV Series award at the National Film and TV Awards 2025.

Zenande’s captivating performance as Thumeka in the popular Mzansi Magic isiXhosa telenovela ‘Inimba’ has earned her a nomination.

The talented actress expressed her gratitude, saying, “To God, be all the glory.” Zenande’s nomination is a testament to her incredible acting skills, which have kept viewers hooked on the show week in and week out.

Zenande is competing against other talented actresses, including Anele Mdoda, Nelisiwe Faith Sibiya, Kgomotso Christopher, Samkelo Ndlovu, Gail Mabalane, Lerato Mvelase, Connie Ferguson, and Amalia Uys.

Public voting is now open and will close on November 20, 2025, at 12:00. Fans can vote for their favorite actresses on the National Film Academy’s official website. The winners will be announced live during the ceremony.

To be God be all the glory 🙏🏽🤍 https://t.co/0xuKg8864q

— Zenande Mfenyana (@Zenande_Mcfen) October 16, 2025

Social media users congratulated her:

One said: “Ohhhhh, the role of kaThumeka (Limise) was made for you. Congratulations, my dear.”

Another one said: “You deserve it. #Tumz still makes me mad though.”

One wrote: “You are taking this one. You deserve it. Great work, you are doing.”