The well-known superstar plays the role of Lilly on Uzalo. Despite being well-known, Noxolo Mathula is not embarrassed to sell hot dogs on the street.
However, the actress said that occasionally, she faces criticism from those who frequently question if she receives enough pay for her acting work.
“I’m frequently questioned about why, as a TV personality, I’m out on the streets selling hot dogs. People don’t get how difficult the times are. Although it’s not my primary source of income, I do sell hot dogs on the street occasionally. Even though I run my business on the street, I still make a good living at my TV job. But I am aware of my target audience, which is the general public. We must stop demeaning one another and start supporting one another. No matter how much money you make, one paycheck will never be enough, remarked Noxolo.
She said that she and her staff even sell hotdogs at taxi ranks.
“In my opinion, it’s preferable to have this kind of a side business while you are still in demand in your field. I’m still being watched on TVs by people. Because some of my customers come and buy hot dogs only to be close to me, this is beneficial to my business. As buying from their celebrity is a big deal for them, the majority of them even request selfies. I’m therefore content with the income I receive from this business. Imagine the reaction I would receive if I was found selling on the streets after I had lost my relevance. Therefore, I’m arguing that since our sector is unpredictable, it’s best to pursue our side businesses while we are still well-known.
She said that she also sells other foods besides hot dogs. She allegedly received a catering tender last year, which she failed to confirm. “We are expanding, and there is a production I supply, she said, declining to say the name of it, “she said.