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- Birth nameDon Mlangeni Eric Nawa
- Don Mlangeni Nawa was born on June 7, 1959 in Boksburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa. He was an actor, known for Isidingo (1998), Legacy (2020) and The Estate (2021). He died on April 16, 2025.
- Nawa's acting career began during the tumultuous 1980s - a time when South African theatre and television were both instruments of cultural resistance and vital platforms for expression.
- In recognition of his contribution to the entertainment industry, Nawa was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Royalty Soapie Awards.
- He started acting career in theatre but then soon moved to Zulu drama Hlala Kwabafileyo in 1993. He also acted in the Zulu film Ubambo Lwami as David.
- Don Mlangeni Nawa was a South African actor. He was best known for his roles in the popular serials 'Sgudi 'Snaysi, Isidingo and The Throne.
- He rose to national fame through his portrayal of Zebedee Matabane on the SABC 3 soapie Isidingo, a role he held for more than a decade. With his deep voice, magnetic screen presence and authentic depiction of a patriarch navigating the complexities of post-apartheid South Africa, Nawa became a fixture in millions of households.
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