About Shadrack Ngema
Lived 1950 – 2015 (aged 65). Shadrack Ngema was a South African actor, sports commentator and television actor.
Shadrack Ngema (10 October 1950 – 5 December 2015) was a South African actor and sports commentator. He is best known for playing the character Magubane on Emzini Wezinsizwa. He starred alongside Jerry Phele, Roland Mqwebu, Vusi Thanda and Jabulani Nkosi. The sitcom aired until 2004, on SABC 1.
Ngema was born in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in a traditional Zulu background. He was a sport commentator on Ukhozi FM.
Death He died of a heart condition on 5 December 2015.
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Who was Shadrack Ngema?
South African actor (1950-2015)
When was Shadrack Ngema born?
Shadrack Ngema was born on 10 October 1950 in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Shadrack Ngema died on 5 December 2015 in Durban.
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Shadrack Ngema was an actor, sports commentator and television actor.
What nationality was Shadrack Ngema?
Shadrack Ngema was South African.
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