N.N.T. Ndebele

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Nimrod Njabulo T. Ndebele (1913-2000). Playwright, writer and teacher.

Biography

Best known for his pioneering work in Zulu drama and his close friendship with artists Gerard Sekoto and Ernest Mancoba. He later earned a BA in Zulu language and political science from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Father of Njabulo Simakahle Ndebele.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Author of the first published Zulu play Ugubudele namazimuzimu (1941).

Sources

SACat: A union catalogue of items held by Southern African libraries.

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