Veteran actress Frances Ndlazilwana dies on Wednesday at 8 am after battling an illness for a long time.
Zimoja reports that Ndlazilwana died at home surrounded by family.
“At 89 years old, she departed peacefully from this world and we know that she will watch over us now as our guardian angel,’ Frances’ son, Mbulelo Katise reveals.
He also said that the late veteran helped him discover his acting skills.
“She helped me at such a tender age to discover my gift of acting that I now get to share with the world many years later.”
Ndlazilwana who was born and raised in the Eastern Cape is known for her role in After 9 and her role in the popular SABC1 drama series Intersexions, where she played the character of Mama Ephi.