Vatiswa Ndara (born 28 September 1970) is a South African actress and media personality.

Early years and education

She was born in Middelberg which is located in the

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province.

Career

In 1994, she began her career as a news reader and compiler at Radio Transkei. She has also worked as a presenter at other radio stations including Radio Bob, Kaya FM, Metro FM, 5FM and Highveld Stereo. Her acting career began when she was offered the role of Ma'mfundisi in ''

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.'' She has since starred in the television series ''Gaz'lam'', ''Nomzamo'', ''

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'', ''Tsha Tsha,'' and ''Society''. She appeared in the 2019 film ''Salvation''.

Filmography

* ''

'' * ''Gaz'lam'' * ''Nomzamo'' * ''

'' * ''Society'' * ''Shooting Stars'' * ''90 Plein Street'' * ''Ihawu le Sizwe'' * ''

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'' * ''Igazi'' * ''Ithemba'' * ''Tsha Tsha'' * ''Society'' * ''Salvation'' (2019 film)

Open letter

On 8 October 2019, Ndara wrote a 6-page letter to

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, the arts and culture minister, which was posted on

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. In the letter, she alleged that

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and

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’s company,

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, mistreated actors in the entertainment industry. The letter went viral and sparked debates on the internet.

Awards and recognition

* 2006: She won the inaugural SAFTA award for Best Supporting Actress * 2008–2009: She was selected as a juror of the 2008 and 2009

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. She judged in the category Best Performance by an Actress. * 2016: She was nominated the Best Actress in a TV Comedy category for 2016 SAFTA. * 2017: She received DStv's inaugural Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Award for Favourite Actress.

References

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