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Noxolo Mathula is a versatile South African actress, model, musician, entrepreneur, and beloved star on SABC1’s Uzalo, where she plays the fierce and multifaceted Lillian “Lilly” Dongwe. Born on December 31, 1990, in KwaMashu, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, she is 35 years old in 2026. She attended Parkhill High School before graduating from AFDA Durban in 2015 with a degree in Live Performance, kickstarting her entertainment journey.

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Her breakthrough came in 2019 with the role of Fikephethwe in Mzansi Magic’s eHostela, earning her the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards. She followed with Phikiwe in Ifalakhe (2019) and cameos on Uzalo in 2020 as Lilly Dongwe, quickly becoming a regular. Lilly, a bold, street-smart character with depth and complexity (including challenging bisexual storylines), has made her a household name in the long-running soapie, with recent arcs keeping viewers gripped through 2026.

Noxolo has also appeared in Umjolo: My Beginnings, My End! (2025) and featured in Deal or No Deal Celebrity SA on SABC1 in 2025, winning R54,470 for charity Jumping Kids. As a musician, she represented KwaZulu-Natal in Clash of the Choirs under Busiswa, showcasing her vocal talents.

Entrepreneurially, she launched “Hotdogs by Noxolo” in 2020 during lockdowns, selling gourmet hotdogs at taxi ranks, stadiums, and events—proudly defending her hustle as a smart income stream despite fame. In recent years (2025–2026), she expanded her car collection (including a new addition celebrated online) funded partly by her side business, inspiring fans with her grounded approach.

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On Instagram (@noxolo_mathula, over 285K followers), she shares glamorous looks, business updates, wellness vibes, and motivational posts—prioritizing self-care in 2026 with captions like “2026 Priority: Self .” She keeps her personal life private, focusing on career growth, advocacy, and authenticity. Noxolo’s journey from Durban roots to soapie stardom and entrepreneurship highlights resilience, talent, and hustle, making her a true inspiration in Mzansi entertainment.

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