See, these South African actresses may play sisters on various soaps, but in real life, they’re actually very close.

Known to most as Fikile on the show, Nelisa Mchunu’s real name is Fikile. On the show, Fikile stays with Sbuda Mabucado, who also owns the salon Kwajomane, in Kuvukiland.

Londeka Mchunu, better known by her stage name SneGugu, is a student at the University of Botswana and was formerly in a relationship with the character Tiro in the television show Isitshembiso.

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Londeka’s sister, Nelisa Mchunu, met the Mchunu family, and she strongly urged her to pursue a career in acting. Nelisa is 30, while her younger sister Londeka is only 27.

In this picture, they could as well be twins. If you’re interested, you may view some of their images here.