'Skeem Saam' actresses Amanda du Pont and Nokuzoa Mlengana

‘Skeem Saam’ actresses (left) Amanda du Pont as Lelo Mthiyane and (right) Nokuzola Mlengana as Sis Ouma. Image via Facebook @SkeemSaamOfficial

‘Skeem Saam’: Sis Ouma’s memorable scenes, cause of death revealed

The late Nokuzola Mlengana’s family has revealed her cause of death. We also remember some of her most memorable scenes

'Skeem Saam' actresses Amanda du Pont and Nokuzoa Mlengana

‘Skeem Saam’ actresses (left) Amanda du Pont as Lelo Mthiyane and (right) Nokuzola Mlengana as Sis Ouma. Image via Facebook @SkeemSaamOfficial

The family of the late Nokuzola Mlengana who played the role of Sis Ouma on Skeem Saam has revealed the actress died from pneumonia.

The actress’s death sent shockwaves to Mzansi when she passed away on Monday, 12 July.

Mlengana’s oldest daughter Nonzaliseko Toni told Daily Sun that the family is still in disbelief because she was a fighter.

HER DAUGHTER REMEMBERS HER

Her daughter also said her mother was a strong and courageous woman.

She was bold and had a heart of gold.

She loved her family dearly and would do anything for those she loved.

She hated seeing others in distress and always wanted to help.

She was a hard worker.

 The late actress has now joined her first on-screen partner Isaac Thema Mokoena who played the first Ramolao.

Thema passed in 2019 after a long battle with a heart condition.

(left) The late Isaac Thema Mokoena as Ramolao in a scene with the late Nokuzola Mlengana as Sis Ouma

WHY FANS LOVED HER

We met Sis Ouma through Lelo Mthiyane played by Amanda du Pont at the University of Johannesburg.

  • Sis Ouma was a no-nonsense security officer at University of Johannesburg who was stubborn, hilarious, and just as strong as the actress in real life.
  • The duo were roommates who shared an apartment in Johannesburg.
  • She later moved to Turfloop after she received a job offer at Turfloop University.

MEMORABLE MOMENTS WITH SIS OUMA

Sis Ouma and Koloi

  • She and Koloi (Tshepo Senatle) had a rocky stepmother and step-son relationship.
  • Fans were particularly outraged when she wanted to chase Koloi out of his home when he was doing matric.
  • She wasn’t supportive of his career choices when he wanted to be a jewellery designer and even suggested he becomes a security guard like her.
  • The two eventually got along when Koloi graduated from high school.
(left) Tshepo Senatle as Koloi and (rght) Nokuzola Mlengana as Sis Ouma

She was Mantuli’s ride or die

  • Sis Ouma and Mantuli’s (Dieketseng Mnisi) friendship was so tight that at one point Meikie Maputla (Harriet Manamela) was jealous of their closeness.
  • She was heartbroken when she heard that Meikie shot Mantuli because she loved Mantuli like a sister.

Her presence at Turfloop University

  • Sis Ouma was the first point of contact at the university.
  • She wouldn’t allow anyone in unless she deemed them worthy of entering the premises at the university.
  • Fans loved it when she often meddled in student’s affairs and put them in their place.
Nokuzola Mlengana as Sis Ouma

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