Actress Nomzamo Mbatha recently spoke about how she was inspired by South African football legend Siyabonga Nomvethe.
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Speaking at a Wisdom and Wellness talk, actress Nomzamo Mbatha highlighted how legendary striker Siyabonga 'Bhele' Nomvethe inspired her growing up in KwaMashu, a township in Durban.
Nomvethe posted a video of the former 'Isibaya' actress highlighting the importance of a visible and tangible inspiration and the retired Bafana striker proved to be that inspiration for her.
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Nomzamo Mbatha inspired by Nomvethe
32-year-old actress Nomzamo Mbatha spoke about how 'visibility and courage' soared her into a global success as one of South Africa's leading actresses.
Following her success on Mzansi Magic soapie 'Isibaya' and etv show 'Umlilo', Mbatha's talents saw her feature on international films such as 'Coming 2 America' and 'Assassin' alongside iconic stars Eddie Murphy and Bruce Willis respectively.
Nomvethe grew up in KwaMashu like Mbatha and the former Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Swallows, Udinese Aalborg striker says he was humbled by Mbatha pointing him out as a tangible and visible inspiration for her.
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Seeing the Bafana legend Siyabonga Nomvethe drive to the area to visit his mother allowed Mbatha to dream beyond her environment.
"It starts with visibility. It's important to be a tangible representation of a dream realized."
"I saw it through Siyabonga Nomvete. He grew up in KwaMashu. That man was one of the people whom I'd see in the township driving to his mom and I knew I could do that for myself and my mother on the day. That's why I continue to be visible in the township," said Mbatha.
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