Pictures, Durban Gen actress Zimiphi Biyela ‘Matron Nkabinde’s business empire impresses Mzansi
Many know her as Matron Nkabinde on the eTV drama series Durban Gen, but in real-life, her business empire is impressive as she is a hard worker. Recently Nkabinde has been fighting for her position as Matron with Madondo, but she was demoted to being a regular nurse. The demotion found her having to eat humble pie with people who used to be her subordinates.
Although Zimiphi Biyela is famous for her role as the Matron on Durban Gen, currently, that is not the first role she got on Television. Her debut on the silver screen happened in 2014 when she landed the role of Samukelisizwe on Uzalo. The role was so popular that she got nominated for the Sabela Mabhunu Best Actress Award. Her role as Nkabinde on Durban Gen is her dual role as an actress.
Besides being an actress, Zimiphi is also a singer who has had a successful career. She specialised in Afro-pop music and released her first album in 2009, entitled Kwaze Kwamnandi. The following year doors opened for her to start her career as an entertainer with a job reading news at Icora FM. Soon after, she got a job as a host on Ukhozi FM, where she has been working since 2011.
Durban Gen actress Zimiphi Biyela’s business empire
However, as a young lady, Zimiphi had a passion for teaching, and she pursued it in school. She went on to teach at Ohlelo Combined School for some time. Before that, she worked for three years as a dancer and lead vocalist at Mbongeni Ngema Committed Artists. She has also started a side hustle away from the entertainment industry as a Taxi boss. He has taxis operating in KwaZulu Natal, and she has said that they are six.
The character she portrays in Durban Gen has a lot in common with her real-life personality. As a businesswoman, she is used to having several subordinates and has to run a tight ship, given the nature of her business.