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- Cynthia Philisiwe Shange, a South African actress, died on April 20, 2026, in KwaZulu-Natal after an illness.
- She became the first Black woman to represent South Africa at Miss World in 1972, placing fifth.
- Shange starred in Udeliwe, Shaka Zulu, and Muvhango.
- Her family, including daughter Nonhle Thema, expressed sadness.
- She earned lifetime achievement awards from the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) and Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards.
