Ndaba Mhlongo
South African actor and choreographer
About Ndaba Mhlongo
Lived 1933 – 1989 (aged 56).
Ndaba Walter Mhlongo (3 July 1933 – 29 October 1989) was a South African actor and choreographer best known for his role of Mshefane in the 1977 production Inyakanyaka. Ndaba is widely regarded as one of South Africa's most prominent comedians. Joe Mafela, himself an established comedian, described Ndaba's comedy as effortless.
Career Mhlongo is well known for the comedy Inyakanyaka (meaning trouble), and the dramatic film uDeliwe in which he acted with his wife and son. His other known works include Isivumelwano, Upondo no Nkinsela, Bad Company, Strike Force and Ngaka
Personal life Mhlongo was married to actress Mary Twala. They had 2 children together; Archie and Somizi.
Awards and nominations Mhlongo received a Tony Award nomination for Best Choreography on Mbongeni Ngema's Sarafina! in 1988.
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Who was Ndaba Mhlongo?
South African actor and choreographer
When was Ndaba Mhlongo born?
Ndaba Mhlongo was born on 3 July 1933 in Inanda.
When did Ndaba Mhlongo die?
Ndaba Mhlongo died on 29 October 1989.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ndaba Mhlongo. https://biography.guide/ndaba-mhlongo/
MLA: "Ndaba Mhlongo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ndaba-mhlongo/.
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