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Date of Birth
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24-October-1958
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Place of Birth
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Durban
(South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal)
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Nationality
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South Africa
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Also know as
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Geina Mhlope, Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe, Gcina Mhlope
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Profession
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Actor, Writer, Playwright, Poet, Author, Theatre Director
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Gcina Elsie Mhlophe is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in Africa and Mhlophe is one of the few woman storytellers in a country dominated by males. She does her most important work through charismatic performances, working to preserve storytelling as a means of keeping history alive and encouraging South African children to read. She tells her stories in four of South Africa's languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu and Xhosa.
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