Henry Cele

Cele was born in KwaMashu, Durban, South Africa. Within his family, he was referred to by his clan name Ndosi (Bavela KwaMthetwa), or Magaye. Cele was raised by his grandmother. He left school at the age of 16, due to financial problems, and consequently turned to sports. == Career ==

As an athlete Cele, nicknamed "Black Cat" for his prowess as a goalkeeper, played for Aces United in the old South African Soccer League (SASL) in the 1960s. He also played for Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. soccer team in Lamontville Township and coached a professional soccer club in South Africa until his death. On Saturdays, he played for Durity Football Club in the Commercial Football League in Durban. in the stage production "Shaka" which ran for a year. In 1988, Cele acted in David Winters's Rage to Kill, and Freedom Fighters. In 1990, Cele acted in Curse III: Blood Sacrifice. In 1996, Cele acted in Stephen Hopkins's The Ghost and the Darkness. Cele appeared again in 2001 as Shaka in the 3-hour 2-part miniseries, called Shaka Zulu: The Citadel. Set in winter 1827. It was also released in a 2-hour telemovie version called Shaka Zulu: The Last Great Warrior. == Later years and death ==

In later years, Cele moved from his suburban home in Glenmore, south of Durban, and returned to his hometown in KwaMashu township. Cele died in Durban on 2 November 2007, after two weeks in hospital due to a chest infection. It was reported by News24, that in his final weeks he became aggressive with the other patients and staff of the St Augustine's Hospital. He is buried at the Stellawood Cemetery in Durban eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. == Personal life ==

Cele was married to Jenny Hollander. He had four children from a previous marriage. ==Filmography==

• Bush Shrink (1988), Katimbilo • Blind Justice (1988), Kamisu • Rage to Kill (1988), Wally Arn • Freedom Fighters (1988), Jaunde • The Last Samurai (1988), General Zohani • Shaka Zulu (1986-1989), Shaka - TV mini-series, episodes 1-10 • In the Name of Blood (1989), Pheto • The Tangent Affair (1989), B.J. Rickson • Schweitzer (1990), Oganga • The Rutanga Tapes (1990), Samaani • Killer Instinct (1990), Samaani • Curse III: Blood Sacrifice (1990), Mletch • Point of Impact (1990), Titus • Sweating Bullets (1990), Mosoeu • Deal of a Lifetime (1990), Mosoeu • Ipi Tombi (1990), Duke • The Ghost and the Darkness (1996), Mahina • Shaka Zulu: The Last Great Warrior (2001), Shaka Zulu ==Awards==

• Golden Plumes Award ==References==