BREAKING NEWS: South Africa Loses Another Legendary Actor

BREAKING NEWS: South Africa Loses Another Legendary Actor


By Jabulani Chauke
Image credits: via twitter

GAUTENG - South Africa mourns the loss of veteran actor Don Mlangeni Nawa, who has passed away at the age of 65. His family confirmed his death on Wednesday, on 16 April, though the cause has not been disclosed.

Mlangeni was widely known various roles in the world of acting which he began on the theatre stage, where his passion for storytelling first took root. His on-screen career launched in 1993 with a memorable role in the Zulu drama Hlala Kwabafileyo, followed by a performance in the iconic Zulu film Ubambo Lwami, where he played David.

By 1995, he was featured in Cycle Simenon, but it was in 1998 that his stardom truly rose with the beloved role of Zebedee Matabane on the hit soap opera Isidingo. For 16 years, he brought the character to life with depth and charisma, earning him the Golden Horn Award for Best Actor in a TV Soap in 2006, with two further nominations in 2007 and 2010.

Image credits: via twitter

More recently, he starred in prominent productions such as Shaka iLembe and Netflix’s Savage Beauty, continuing to captivate audiences with his powerful performances.

In an emotional family statement, they said:

“He was the heart of our family, a loving father, brother, and friend. To the world, he was a gifted and respected actor whose presence lit up every stage and screen he graced. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the stories he told, and the love he gave so freely. We are deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support.
We kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this immense loss.”

The Nawa family added that memorial and funeral details will be announced in due course.

Image credits: via twitter

Don Mlangeni Nawa’s passing marks the end of a golden chapter in South African television, but his impact will echo for generations to come.

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