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Veteran actor Don Mlangeni Nawa has passed away at the age of 65, the family confirmed.
Born on 7 June 1959 in Boksburg, Nawa was married to Regina and had five children.
His first television credit was in the lead role of David in the Zulu television mini series Ubambo Lwami in 1989. In 1992 he had his breakthrough role as Zakhe in the drama serie Hlala Kwabafileyo.
In 1993, he made his first appearance in the popular comedy series ‘Sgudi ‘Snaysi in which he played a loan shark, often playing across co-star Joe Mafela. He starred in the series for five seasons.
Nawa became a household name in what is arguably his best known-role of as Zebedee Matabane in the iconic and long-running soap opera Isidingo: The Need.
In 2006 he received a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) Golden Horn Award for Best Actor in a TV Soap for his role.
In 2018, he took on the lead role of Moseki, a royal family member and younger brother of the queen, in the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela The Throne.
That same year, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Royalty Soapie Awards for his contribution to the television industry.
Nawa’s last appearance was in the Netflix South Africa drama series Soon Comes Night in 2024.
In an official statement issued on Wednesday, the Nawa family described Bra Don as a loving father, brother and a 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.
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“We are deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support. We kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this immense loss,” the statement read.
Details regarding the memorial and funeral arrangements will be shared in due course.
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