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Mbongeni Ngema

Sarafina's Mbongeni Ngema has died - but despite his flaws, his legacy will live on

South Africa

Sarafina's Mbongeni Ngema has died - but despite his flaws, his legacy will live on

By Ismail Mahomed

Mbongeni Ngema was a legend, but don't sugar-coat his track record

South Africa

Mbongeni Ngema was a legend, but don't sugar-coat his track record

By Yogin Devan

Heart of a Strong Woman: A Memoir

South Africa

Heart of a Strong Woman: A Memoir

By Xoliswa Nduneni-Ngema with Fred Khumalo

Mbongeni Ngema removed from ‘Sarafina’ set after more allegations of sexual harassment

South Africa

Mbongeni Ngema removed from ‘Sarafina’ set after more allegations of sexual harassment

By Marianne Thamm

Harassment, Inc: The day theatre icon Mbongeni Ngema hit on a young reporter and could not understand what he had done wrong

South Africa

Harassment, Inc: The day theatre icon Mbongeni Ngema hit on a young reporter and could not understand what he had done wrong

By Marianne Thamm

Woza Albert! – wrestling with the possibilities of freedom

Maverick Life

Woza Albert! – wrestling with the possibilities of freedom

By Nkateko Mabasa