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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | Born | + | Born in 1971 in Umlazi in Natal (precise dates vary according to the sources, e.g. some give 29 April others 14 September). |
| − | 1994 joined [[Sikulu]] led by [[Sam Mahangwane]]/[[Euro Stage]] directed by [[Peter Ultee]] as the lead actor. | + | He studied in Durban and matriculated in 1987. With his skills in music he joined [[Mbongeni Ngema]]'s School of Art ([[Committed Artists]]) and was chosen to join the second company of ''[[Sarafina!]]'' in 1989, touring Europe. From there he went on to carve out an admirable career on stage, film and TV. |
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| + | Sadly, he passed away from diabetes on Wednesday, 7 October, 2026. | ||
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| + | In 1994 he joined [[Sikulu]], led by [[Sam Mahangwane]]/[[Euro Stage]] directed by [[Peter Ultee]] as the lead actor. | ||
1995 joined [[African Research & Educational Puppetry Programme]] ([[AREPP]]). | 1995 joined [[African Research & Educational Puppetry Programme]] ([[AREPP]]). | ||
1996 joined [[Ipi-Ntombi]] as the lead actor till 1998 directed by [[Bertha Egnos]]. | 1996 joined [[Ipi-Ntombi]] as the lead actor till 1998 directed by [[Bertha Egnos]]. | ||
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Besides the work mention above, there have been numerous roles in a range of stage, film and TV performances, including: | Besides the work mention above, there have been numerous roles in a range of stage, film and TV performances, including: | ||
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Review by [[Garalt MacLiam]] of ''[[Township Fever]]'', ''[[The Star]]'', 29 March 1990. | Review by [[Garalt MacLiam]] of ''[[Township Fever]]'', ''[[The Star]]'', 29 March 1990. | ||
Review by [[Mary Jordan]] of ''[[Woza Albert!]]'', ''[[Business Day]]'', 28 November 2001. | Review by [[Mary Jordan]] of ''[[Woza Albert!]]'', ''[[Business Day]]'', 28 November 2001. | ||
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| + | https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=11149 | ||
[[Jabulani Langa]]. 2026. "Legendary actor passes away!", ''[[Daily Sun]]'', 9 October. | [[Jabulani Langa]]. 2026. "Legendary actor passes away!", ''[[Daily Sun]]'', 9 October. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:21, 10 October 2026
Mfana Jones Hlope (1971-2026) was a South African actor, singer and dancer.
("Hlope" sometimes written "Hlophe", and the full names also variously given as Mfana-Jones Hlope, Jones Mfana Hlope or Jones Mfana Hlope on occasion.)
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Biography
Born in 1971 in Umlazi in Natal (precise dates vary according to the sources, e.g. some give 29 April others 14 September).
He studied in Durban and matriculated in 1987. With his skills in music he joined Mbongeni Ngema's School of Art (Committed Artists) and was chosen to join the second company of Sarafina! in 1989, touring Europe. From there he went on to carve out an admirable career on stage, film and TV.
Sadly, he passed away from diabetes on Wednesday, 7 October, 2026.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
In 1994 he joined Sikulu, led by Sam Mahangwane/Euro Stage directed by Peter Ultee as the lead actor.
1995 joined African Research & Educational Puppetry Programme (AREPP).
1996 joined Ipi-Ntombi as the lead actor till 1998 directed by Bertha Egnos.
Besides the work mention above, there have been numerous roles in a range of stage, film and TV performances, including:
Stage roles
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (1999), Five Guys Named Moe (1999), Milestones (1999), 2000 played lead in Gumboots at The Market Theatre directed by Wayne Harrison & Zenzi Mbuli, Woza Albert! (Market Theatre and British tour, 2001 and 2002, directed by Sello Maake-ka Ncube), The Necklace (Directed by Fiona Ramsay, 2004).
Student Film projects:
2009 played a lead in “Secret Lovers” (directed by Vusi Twala) 2010 played Mfundisi in Skyf the Film (directed by Thapelo Mokoena) 2011 playing Katlego Gumede (call actor) Zone14
Television roles
1995 Supporting role in Khululeka (directed by Vusi Dibakwane) 1996 The lead in Mama's Love (Directed by Gibson Kente) 1997 The lead in Teens on a Tight Rope (Directed by Vusi Dibakwane) 2006-2008 played "Jabu" in Soul City.
Sources
Review by Garalt MacLiam of Township Fever, The Star, 29 March 1990.
Review by Mary Jordan of Woza Albert!, Business Day, 28 November 2001.
https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=11149
Jabulani Langa. 2026. "Legendary actor passes away!", Daily Sun, 9 October.
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