Eastern Cape born actress Noxolo Maqashalala has died at the age of 44. The most shocking news about her death is that her lifeless body lied in her home for a week before being discovered by a messenger.
A shocked family friend who spoke to the media confirmed that the actress’s body was found at her Honeydew home in Johannesburg on Friday. “I received a call from her brother informing me of her death. Someone went to drop off something at her place and realised there was something strange,” said Zibobo, adding that the person found her body inside the house.<
Forensic personnel were then called immediately. “The forensic personnel told them that they suspected she had been dead for almost a week,” he said.
The family is still shocked and has said that a family meeting would seat on Sunday for a way forward. Many will remember Noxolo for her lead role as Viwe in the 2003 SABC1 youth drama series Tsha Tsha. She also appeared on Generations, Rhythm City and Intersexions. And she had recently scored a role on Diamond City.
