- Cont Mhlanga was an actor and writer, known for Amakorokoza, A World Apart (1988) and The Members (2007). He died on August 1, 2022 in Zimbabwe.
- Respected Zimbabwean playwright who inspired a generation of performing artists.
- In 2015, Mhlanga and Amakhosi Cultural Centre were awarded the Prince Claus Award, which is named after Prince Claus of the Netherlands. The accolade was for outstanding achievements in the field of culture and development.
- Founded Amakhosi Cultural Centre in 1982 as a youth karate club in the Zimbabwean suburb Makokoba. In 1988 he changed Amakhosi's thrust to performing arts with courses in dance, music, film and theatre.
- The Good President won Mhlanga an Art Venture Freedom to Create award.
- Retired from the arts to focus on farming at his rural home in Lupane, Zimbabwe.
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