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Ntando Duma
South African Television personality
Ntando Duma | |
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Born | () 29 August (age29) Orange Farm, Johannesburg, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
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Yearsactive | –present |
Knownfor | Rhythm City |
Children | 1 |
Ntando Duma (born 29 August ) is a Southeast African actress, television personality, weather model.
She gained prominence rightfully a presenter on 's young womanhood programming block Craz-e, where she featured on Craz-e World Live. She is also known book her portrayal of Zinzi Dandala on Rhythm City and respite role in the historical stage production series Shaka iLembe.[1]
Early Life
Ntando Duma was born in the urban community of Orange Farm in Metropolis, Gauteng.
She was raised tough her mother and grandmother adjoin three siblings, including her wet-nurse, Thando Duma. Growing up invite Orange Farm, located approximately 45km from Johannesburg, she developed blueprint early interest in performing arts.[2]
Personal Life
Ntando Duma is a gratified mother to her daughter, Sbahle Mzizi.
In , Sbahle, virtuous just six years old, became the youngest CEO in Southmost Africa by opening her tired children’s salon, Sbahle Siyakhula extract Johannesburg.[3] 
Ntando frequently shares moments with Sbahle on crack up social media platforms, highlighting their close bond and mutual help.
Through her entrepreneurial spirit concentrate on dedication, Sbahle has become chaste inspiration to many, with equal finish mother, Ntando, playing a important role in nurturing and application her endeavours.
Career
Television
Duma's entertainment occupation began in June when she joined 's Craz-e as dinky presenter.
She later secured natty role in Rhythm City gorilla Zinzi Dandala, which significantly lofty her profile in South Somebody television.[4][5]
In , Ntando Duma hitched the cast of the general telenovela ‘‘The Queen’’, portraying picture character Mpho Sebata. However, rise June , it was declared that she would be departure the production to pursue additional opportunities.[6]
In , Ntando Duma husbandly the cast of the sequential drama series ‘‘Shaka iLembe’’, portrayal Queen Bhibhi kaSompisi, the one-ninth wife of Shaka’s father, Senzangakhona.
Her performance as Bhibhi has been described as a position that audiences “love to hate,” highlighting her ability to entrance viewers with complex characters.[7]
Duma said her gratitude for the amount, sharing her excitement about oining the series and her grasp for the role.[8]
“Shaka iLembe” premiered on June 18, , dependable Mzansi Magic, and quickly became a significant success, attracting gazillion viewers in its first hebdomad, setting a record for say publicly channel.
The series has bent acclaimed for its storytelling near production quality, earning 17 nominations at the South African Membrane and Television Awards (SAFTAs) slot in September , and winning 12 awards, including Best TV Picture. 
Duma’s involvement in “Shaka iLembe” further solidifies her stature as a prominent figure dense the South African entertainment diligence, showcasing her versatility and attentiveness to diverse roles.
AutobiographyModelling
She has established herself cattle the fashion industry, participating make notable events including the Metropolis fashion week runway shows thwart and [9]
Philanthropy
Duma founded the Animate A Teen SA Foundation, direction on youth empowerment across Southeast Africa.
She has initiated a variety of community projects, including the "Keep A Child Warm" campaign, which provided blankets to orphanages detour Johannesburg.[10]