Nomvelo gained prominence after landing the role of Lindiwe Ngema on the show and she has never looked back. From being a high school student to owning a club and marrying Nhlamulo, her career has literally evolved over the years.
There is no doubt that Nomvelo has a bright future in the industry ahead of her. She has become one of Mzansi's most sought after young actresses over the years.
According to The Citizen, Scandal released a statement about Nomvelo Makhanya's role. The statement stated that her condition would deteriorate and she would take her last breath during the Thursday evening episode.
“As her condition worsened, she was forced into a choice between the survival of her baby or having an abortion to ensure her own survival. Lindiwe decided that after all she had gone through in life, she would take the risk of keeping her baby, and fight to the bitter end.”
Initially rumours circulated that the reason why Nomvelo left the show was because she wanted to prioritize her relationship. There are rumors that the actress is in a very serious, committed relationship that may lead to marriage.
According to reports, her husband does not object to seeing her kissing and having sex with other men on television in compromising scenes.
"A source close to the actress revealed to IndAfrica that although it was a tough decision to make she had to do it to secure her relationship as she’s in a serious relationship that is about to turn into a marriage and her husband to be isn’t comfortable seeing her kissing other men on screen" wrote Tinashe Eugene Mashunguri
But in an Instagram live, Makhanya said she was leaving the show for greener pastures.
She said her fans should brace themselves for her exit because it is going to be emotional. "I was weeping reading my script yesterday. y'all are not ready and I have been telling you this for the past two months that what is about to happen on Scandal is crazy."
