'Uzalo': Viewers Rave Over Actress Ntombifuthi Dlamini’s Rags to Riches Story, From Cleaner to Top Celeb

• South Africans gave praise to Uzalo actress Ntombifuthi Dlamini in an appreciation post
• The star has an inspiring rags-to-riches story that left many viewers motivated as she started off as a cleaner
• She has now become a familiar face in South African television with her role as Mrs Madlala on SA's most-watched series

Ntombifuthi Dlamini has one of the most inspiring rags-to-riches stories, and South Africans can't help but feel motivated by it.

Notmbifuthi's humble beginnings working as a hospital janitor

A Facebook page dedicated to South African entertainers, Mzansi Gold Entertainment, shone the light on her humble beginnings.

Ntombifuthi Dlamini apparently started out as a hospital cleaner in Durban before landing her big break on Uzalo in 2014.

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Ntombifuthi lands a role as a widow on SABC 1's Uzalo but was cast as an extra

Although she got a role as an extra on Uzalo, it would open doors for her. Dlamini plays the role of Mrs Madlala, a church-going widow who is an intricate part of Kwa Mashu Kingdom Church.

She later landed a more permanent role, and her TV presence increased.

She gained prominence as a Ben 10 lover as some of her love interests on the show were younger men.

Mzansi wishes Dlamini well in her career going forward

Under the Facebook post, netizens shared a few words of admiration for Dlamini.

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Fikile Mirriam Zwane Mangweni said:

"All the best Shlobo."

Pearl Earl Spearlizer said:

"I love her acting skills."

Doris Ntombikayise said:

"Wooow, well done mam Madlala. Keep up the good work."

Nomvula Theo said:

"SomGlad I love her so much."

Thembi Mia Wamashudu Blessing said:

"Carry on Shlobo life is too short."

Sophie Selowa said:

"Love her character."

Samkeh Mpungose Samkeh Mpungose said:

"You are the best."

Thembie WamaCirha said:

"I love her and her corrector."

Sanele Anam said:

"Nice one shlobo."

Nokuphila Happiness said:

"I am glad you made it. You worked hard to be at this level, congrats my dear, and keep up the good work."

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Source: Briefly News