Vatiswa Ndara | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Broadcaster, Voice Artist, Host, Social Media Personality |
Years active | 1994 - present |
Notable work | Home Affairs, iGazi, Mfolozi Street & Muvhango |
Awards | Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama Series |
Vatiswa Ndara (born 28 September 1970) is a South African actress and media personality.[1][2]
She was born in Middelberg which is located in the Eastern Cape province.[citation needed]
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 Generations. She has since starred in the television series Gaz'lam, Nomzamo, Home Affairs, Tsha Tsha, and Society.[1] She appeared in the 2019 film Salvation.[3]
On 8 October 2019, Ndara wrote a 6-page letter to Nathi Mthethwa, the arts and culture minister, which was posted on Twitter. In the letter, she alleged that Connie Ferguson and Shona Ferguson’s company, Ferguson Films, mistreated actors in the entertainment industry. The letter went viral and sparked debates on the internet.[2][4][5][6]