Fans and colleagues are in shock after a beloved TV star was found dead at just 35, with her family sharing heartbreaking details.
Actress Londiwe Faith Nene has passed away, her family confirmed (Image: instagram)
The South African entertainment world is in mourning following the sudden death of actress and television presenter Londiwe Faith Nene, who passed away aged just 35. Her family confirmed the heartbreaking news on Monday, revealing that Faith died on Saturday, October 11, 2025. In a statement shared on Instagram, they said: “As a family, we are deeply heartbroken by this loss and kindly ask for privacy as we navigate through this time of sorrow.”
The statement continued: “Your understanding, compassion and prayers mean a great deal to us as we find strength and comfort in one another.” The cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed, but her family has indicated suspicions of poisoning, with early reports suggesting it may have been self-inflicted. Faith was best known for her vibrant performances and quick wit on Moja Love shows such as Bheka Sik’bambile and uThando noXolo, where she worked as a presenter.
Faith’s sister, Lethukuthula Nene, claims the star :drank poison” (Image: instagram)
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She also starred in the Showmax teen drama Youngins, taking on the role of Auntie Thuli, and had appeared in Adulting and Outlaws.
Her colleagues and fans have remembered her as “a bright, hilarious, and loving soul” who brought life to every project she touched.
Faith’s sister, Lethukuthula Nene, spoke through tears after confirming the family’s fears about the cause of death. She said: “She drank poison. That is what it seems like. But we will get all the details on time from professionals. But it was poison; she drank poison.”
Lethukuthula added that her sister had shown no sign of distress beforehand: “We really don’t know why she did this. Everything was okay – well, we thought.”
The family is now awaiting an official autopsy report to confirm the circumstances surrounding her death.
Born in 1990, Faith Nene was a rising star in South Africa’s entertainment industry. Known for her humour and warmth, she connected deeply with audiences.
On-screen, she mixed compassion with comedy, tackling real-life issues on Moja Love and bringing relatability to her acting roles.
She was also recognised for her charisma as a presenter, with viewers often describing her as a “natural entertainer with a big heart.”
Tributes have flooded social media since news of her death broke, with many fans in disbelief. “I thought kuzothwa it’s a prank,” one heartbroken follower wrote.
Another added: “This is so hard to believe. She will be missed.” Others expressed their sorrow with simple but powerful messages like: “Oh, my God. This is so heartbreaking,” and “Rest easy, Faith, you were one of a kind”.
