Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu (c. 1969 – 24 July 2022)[1] was a South African actor, playwright, and theatre director best known for his role as Khulekani Ngobese in a South African TV musical drama series Rhythm City.
However, like most black families in South Africa in the 70s, he and his family were relocated to KaNyamazane near Mbombela, Mpumalanga (previously known as Nelspruit) at the behest of the South African government under the Group Areas Act.
[6] While growing up in the townships, his passion for acting and interest in stage plays were ignited by the late South African playwright and producer, Gibson Kente.
[6][7] In 1998, he studied theatre-making at the Royal National Theatre Studio in London, England.
[8] Over the years, Shabangu has written and acted in numerous award-winning theatre, film and television performances.