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South African men’s water polo team sink in Japan

The South African Men’s Water Polo team suffered their third successive loss and crashed out without a win at the World Aquatics Championships in Japan. After losing to Montenegro and Serbia in their opening clashes, South Africa slumped to a third successive loss as Spain claimed a 27-6 win to finish top of the log.

Meanwhile, the result sees the SA Men’s team finish at the bottom of Group D, with a sorry goal difference of minus 71 after managing 21 goals throughout their campaign.

South African Men’s Water Polo team

In the women’s category, the SA ladies managed a strong finish despite missing out on the knockout round. Team SA beat Argentina 12-9 to finish in third place in Group C after losses against Greece and Italy.

Source: eNCA

In other news – Ntando Zondi is grateful to be part of the Shaka iLembe cast

Rising star Ntando Zondi, who portrays the role of the young Shaka, on Mzansi Magic’s series Shaka iLembe is grateful to be part of the cast. Out of hundreds of teens, the 15-year-old Ntando Zondi was chosen to portray the role of the young Prince.

Ntando Zondi

He has no formal training in acting but has always loved and appreciated the craft, dreaming of becoming an actor. He said his mentors are Nomzamo Mbatha, who plays his mother Nandi, who he said was always at his side during filming. He refers to Bongumusa Zungu, the casting director, as his big brother from another mother. Learn more