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Title: Rising star Zekhethelo Zondi eyes global screens alongside Zendaya and Thuso Mbedu

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Zekhethelo Zondi, 15, is one of South Africa’s rising young actresses, gaining recognition following her breakout role in Laundry, which screened at international festivals including TIFF, the Johannesburg Film Festival and Marrakech.

With appearances in Scandal!, Isifiso, Shadow, Collision and A Grave Confession, she reflects in an interview with Sowetan about her journey in acting, early lessons on set, and how stars like Thuso Mbedu and Zendaya continue to shape her global ambitions.
24 Apr English South Africa News

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