Fana Mokoena | |
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Born |
Fana Mokoena 13 May 1971 Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1997–present |
Fana Mokoena (born 13 May 1971) is a South African actor and politician. He is best known for his portrayal of Rwandan general Augustin Bizimungu in the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda. He has also played in a number of theatre pieces, his most recent being Nongogo directed by James Ngcobo. In 2013, Mokoena portrayed United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Thierry Umutoni in World War Z and Govan Mbeki in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. He is an executive member of the 3rd largest political party in South Africa, the EFF, and a member of Parliament in the National Assembly.