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Meet the characters: Nandi and Shaka – Shaka iLembe

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10 August

The most important roles of their lives. Nomzamo Mbatha, Lemogang Tsipa, and Ntando Zondi delve into their roles as Nandi and Shaka in Shaka iLembe and what it's like playing these important historical figures.
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