Olwethu Thwetsha

Born on June 5, 2001, in Magedla, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, Olwethu Thwetsha is a rising star in South African entertainment. A graduate of the Rainbow Academy (2021), she is an actress, writer, and versatile artist with a passion for storytelling. Olwethu’s production Blood on the Road was a finalist at the Zabalaza Festival and earned a Best Directing nomination at the Fleur du Cap Awards. She has received nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the Zabalaza Festival. Olwethu has taken on leading roles, including in Zixananazile by Bulelani Mabutyana. Committed to embodying dynamic characters, she is driven by the transformative power of storytelling and poised for a lasting impact in the entertainment industry