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By: Lotshiwe Ntuli Twitter: Lotshiwe Portia Email: plotshiwe@gmail.com         Picture: Monde Zwane Monde Zwane is a man with immense passion and dedication towards his craft. His love for acting and music started at a young age when he immersed himself in movies and imagined himself as part of the stories. His journey took off during his final year of high school when he watched a live stage play and knew without a doubt that acting was his calling.            Picture: Monde Zwane   After graduating, Monde pursued his passion by studying drama at the tertiary level, and in 2015, he landed his first role in the production of Sarafina. His favorite actor is Denzel Washington, and he resonates with his approach to method acting.          Picture: Monde Zwane  Currently, Monde is navigating the challenge of actors needing substantial followings to gain an advantage in ...

By: Lotshiwe Ntuli Twitter: Lotshiwe Portia Email: plotshiwe@gmail.com          picture: Siyanda Sopangisa Siyanda Sopangisa, 38, is a dedicated and humble young tour guide who lives in Khayelitsha, Western Cape. He has always adored nature and embraces the chance to connect with people. In 2016, he decided to combine the two by becoming a tour guide. Siyanda took a Tour Guiding course and received his Western Cape qualifications Tour Guiding Badge, making him a certified tour guide in the region. His tour offering is unique as it includes canoeing and paddling in Khayelitsha - a rare opportunity for tourists. However, working in the township comes with its challenges. Illegal dumping is a significant issue, but Siyanda and his community are slowly starting to unite and take action. On weekends, they do clean-ups together and are making significant strides forward. Siyanda remembers a group from Johannesburg visiting in 2018, and during the tour, one...