Nsikelelo Mthiyane leads Amalanga Awafani Season 2

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Nsikelelo Mthiyane returns as Thembi Gumede in the second season of SABC1’s Amalanga Awafani, airing tonight.

The Richards Bay-born sports broadcaster turned actress, known for Sibongile & The Dlaminis, speaks to Sowetan about her TV journey, the highs and lows of fame and stepping into a lead role at a young age.

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