Sandra Ndebele lands an acting role

Dancer and theatre actress Sandra Ndebele is set to star in Cont Mhlanga's upcoming drama called The Nyaminyami.

This follows her impressive act during the auditions recently held at Amakhosi Cultural Centre.

Sandy, as she is popularly known in show business, will feature as Siphetho, the wife of a farm manager, played by exciting and experienced actor Thulani Mbambo.

Mhlanga said he was surprised and impressed by the mother of two's performances during the auditions.

"I was impressed by Sandra Ndebele's amazing performance despite knowing her as a musician, she defied all odds.

"Actually, I think she made the wrong decision by going into music because she is a good actor," he said jokingly.

Eyes will be on Sandy who dominated the dance scene in the early 2000s, as a comparison between her musical performance and the acting talent will surely not be ignored.

The late Beater Mangethe proved to be a genius in both areas as she acted in the drama Stitsha in the late 90s and later switched to music where she came up with the hit song I Come from Makokoba.

Sandy has of late been keeping a low profile although here and there she would perform on stage. However, age and motherhood appear to be catching up with her.

Also on the cast for Nyaminyami are Mandla Moyo and two up-and-coming young artistes who are fresh from school, Lindi Nyathi and Fortune Ngwenya.

Nyathi and Ngwenya were part of the youth nurturing programme organised by Nhimbe Trust and established playwright Raisedon Baya.