Don Mlangeni Nawa
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Don Mlangeni Eric Nawa (7 June 1959 – 16 April 2025) was a South African actor. He was best known for his roles in the popular serials 'Sgudi 'Snaysi, Isidingo and The Throne.
Infobox
Born
Don Mlangeni Eric Nawa(1959-06-07)7 June 1959Boksburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa
Died
16 April 2025(2025-04-16) (aged 65)South Africa
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1989–2025
Notable work
Isidingo
Children
5
Tables
· Filmography
1989
Ubambo Lwami
Role(s)
David
Notes
TV miniseries
1992
Hlala Kwabafileyo
Role(s)
Zakhe
Notes
TV series
1995
Cycle Simenon
Role(s)
Barman Hôtel
Notes
TV series
1998–2014
Role(s)
Isidingo
Notes
Zebedee Matabane
2005–2006
Role(s)
Stokvel
Notes
Laquashe
2013–2014
Role(s)
Zaziwa
Notes
Himself
2015
2015–2017
Role(s)
Uzalo
Notes
Dhlomo
2018, 2023
Role(s)
The River
Notes
Thato Mokoena
2018–2021
Role(s)
Abomama
Notes
Mfundisi
2018–2019
Role(s)
The Throne
Notes
Prince Moseki Kwena
2019
The Republic
Role(s)
Bhambatha
Notes
TV series
2020–2021
Role(s)
Legacy
Notes
John
2021–2023
Role(s)
The Estate
Notes
Shadrack Mokobane
2022
Good Men
Role(s)
Judge Ngubane
Notes
TV series
Makoti
Role(s)
Zandisile
Notes
TV series
uMbali
Role(s)
Cyril Qongqo
Notes
TV series
2024
Soon Comes Night
Role(s)
Mandla Shabane
Notes
Netflix Series
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
| 1986–1992 | 'Sgudi 'Snaysi | Laqhasha | TV series | |
| 1989 | Ubambo Lwami | David | TV miniseries | |
| 1992 | Hlala Kwabafileyo | Zakhe | TV series | |
| 1995 | Cycle Simenon | Barman Hôtel | TV series | |
| 1998–2014 | Isidingo | Zebedee Matabane | TV series | |
| 2005–2006 | Stokvel | Laquashe | TV series | |
| 2013–2014 | Zaziwa | Himself | Talk show | |
| 2015 | Rockville | Diliza | TV series | |
| 2015–2017 | Uzalo | Dhlomo | TV series | |
| 2018, 2023 | The River | Thato Mokoena | TV series | |
| 2018–2021 | Abomama | Mfundisi | TV series | |
| 2018–2019 | The Throne | Prince Moseki Kwena | TV series | |
| 2019 | The Republic | Bhambatha | TV series | |
| Losing Lerato | SWAT Commander | Film | ||
| 2020–2021 | Legacy | John | TV series | |
| 2021–2023 | The Estate | Shadrack Mokobane | TV series | |
| 2022 | Good Men | Judge Ngubane | TV series | |
| Makoti | Zandisile | TV series | ||
| uMbali | Cyril Qongqo | TV series | ||
| 2023 | Shaka iLembe | King Langa | TV series | |
| 2024 | Soon Comes Night | Mandla Shabane | Netflix Series |
References
- tvsahttps://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=3101
- "Remembering Don Mlangeni: A Legend of South African Television Passes Away - Latest News"https://southafrican-news.com/remembering-don-mlangeni-a-legend-of-south-african-television-passes-away/
- TDR/The Drama Reviewhttps://doi.org/10.1162/105420499760265226
- The Citizenhttps://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/tv/he-always-created-magic-out-of-the-script-a-look-at-don-mlangeni-nawas-memorable-tv-roles/
- Independent Newshttps://independentnews.co.sz/12487/culture/entertainment/veteran-actor-don-mlangeni-nawa-dies-at-65/
- Kinoriumhttps://en.kinorium.com/2610212/
- allAfrica.comhttps://allafrica.com/stories/202504160229.html
- Lifehttps://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/tv/5-times-isidingo-paved-the-way-for-sa-tv-20200310
- bonahttps://www.bona.co.za/don-mlangeni-nawa-to-receive-a-lifetime-achievement-award/
- TimesLIVEhttps://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-02-12-don-mlangeni-chats-about-the-estate--the-righteous-chaos-he-will-bring/