South African actress Nambitha Ben-Mazwi has marked an important milestone in her acting career, celebrating 10 years in the entertainment industry with a special screening of her latest international project.
The actress celebrated her decade in the industry in style on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, in Johannesburg. The special occasion included a screening of the English version of Tatort: Könige der Nacht at Artistry, under the theme “A Decade of Excellence”.
Ben-Mazwi shared special moments from the evening on social media, expressing her gratitude and excitement about the celebration. Reflecting on the event, she wrote: “feels like last night was a dream, wow wow wow. Prepare to be sick of #ADecadeOfExcellence content coming your way”.
The screening was particularly meaningful as it gave the actress an opportunity to celebrate her career journey while introducing her international work to audiences back home.
In Tatort: Könige der Nacht, Ben-Mazwi plays Moya Alemu, an undocumented refugee and working-class bicycle courier whose life takes a dangerous turn after she witnesses a brutal murder. Moya also witnesses a beaten man being thrown into the Limmat River. However, speaking out about what she has seen puts her at risk of deportation and makes her a target of the perpetrator.
Her testimony becomes an important part of the investigation, leaving detectives with the difficult task of protecting a witness whose circumstances make her particularly vulnerable.
The Swiss television film was directed by Claudio Fäh and produced by Zurich-based Contrast Film. It is part of the long-running Tatort crime franchise.
Ben-Mazwi secured the role following a casting search that extended from Europe to several African countries. She stars alongside Carol Schuler and Anna Pieri Zuercher. Taking on the role also required her to learn Swiss German within a matter of weeks.
The celebration was attended by fellow South African entertainers, including actress Rosemary Zimu and actor Thapelo Mokoena, who showed their support for Ben-Mazwi as she celebrated the achievement.
According to The Citizen, the actress had always wanted to do something special to mark her 10-year anniversary in the industry.
“I had always wanted to do something special on my 10-year mark, as my journey was fairly different, navigating leaving corporate to pursue my calling,” Ben-Mazwi said in a statement.
She also explained that the milestone was an opportunity to recognise the people who supported her throughout her career.
“I learnt my craft on the job, so my industry colleagues, casting directors, agents – they all held my hand and guided me.”
The actress further shared that after seeing how well Tatort: Könige der Nacht performed in Europe, she wanted to bring the project home and celebrate the achievement with the people who had supported her journey.
She said: “After seeing how well Tatort: Könige der Nacht did in Europe, I wanted to share this milestone and movie with my audience and loved ones at home, as they have been my biggest motivators in being at the forefront of African representation globally. It was a perfect moment to bridge this screening with my 10-year anniversary and take the opportunity to thank my supporters and industry stakeholders who gave me that first nod and believed in me from the start.”
For Ben-Mazwi, the celebration was more than just marking another year in entertainment. It was an opportunity to reflect on how far she has come, honour those who helped shape her career and celebrate her contribution to African representation on the international stage.
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